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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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2026 Toyota RAV4

Big News as Toyota & Lexus Models Make Their Debuts

There were several debuts of Toyota and Lexus vehicles coming out in 2025 and 2026 and a chance to experience a track-worthy Corolla going through its paces.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

Flash Drive: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV

If you are in the market for a large, premium SUV that seats up to seven in true comfort and style, and are ready to make the move to electrification, then the all-electric 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 should be high on your shopping list.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Flash Drive: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

The all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan gets a more powerful engine, a new platform underneath it all, a new body design, a new interior with more premium materials and an available 15-inch infotainment touch screen.

Mack Trucks Pioneer

Event: 2025 ACT Expo

The 2025 ACT Expo had several announcements on battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles.