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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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May Mobility Toyota Tech

Tech: 2022 Toyota Connected: Autono-MaaS and Cabin Awareness Concept

Toyota demonstrated two key technologies—mobility services and passenger safety—to the media the first week of June at its U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas.

2023 Kia Sportage

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

If you are looking primarily for an on-road compact crossover that gets stellar fuel economy, the 2023 Sportage Hybrid is for you. If frequent medium-style off-road excursions are your thing, the Sportage X-Pro should be on your shopping list.

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is pleasant to drive, much like its Hyundai Tucson sibling. The styling is unique and a class-up interior offers comfortable seating and storage flexibility. The features list is long and deep with a full safety suite, choices of front-wheel and all-wheel drive and two engine options.