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John Faulkner is Road Test Editor at Clean Fleet Report. He has more than 30 years’ experience branding, launching and marketing automobiles. He has worked with General Motors (all Divisions), Chrysler (Dodge, Jeep, Eagle), Ford and Lincoln-Mercury, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota on consumer events and sales training programs. His interest in automobiles is broad and deep, beginning as a child riding in the back seat of his parent’s 1950 Studebaker. He is a journalist member of the Motor Press Guild and Western Automotive Journalists.

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

With ample passenger and cargo space, interior comfort features, and a smooth and quiet ride, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is sure to replace many a gasoline-powered crossover SUV in garages everywhere.

2021 Kia Stinger G-Line RWD

Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

The 2021 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD doesn’t disappoint. The performance, comfort, drivability and great design all make it a worthy contender among sport sedans such as the Audi A7, BMW 330i, and the Genesis G70. But when considering the value-for-price and the outstanding warranty, it becomes hard to resist, especially when comparing the horsepower and useable interior space.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Ford’s all-in on electrification and Clean Fleet Report had a chance this past week to experience the company’s commitment first hand—from the passenger seat. Ford wouldn’t let us get behind the wheel of the early production F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, but from the right-hand seat (and a chance to closely examine the interiors and, via a cutaway. the underpinnings) it’s clear the company’s $22 billion investment (through 2025) in electrification is going to pay dividends.