r/cars is a subreddit with 7.4M members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and news, and the community frequently discusses looking for, looking, car, new, and part, and they frequently recommend/review minimalist shoes, radar detectors, and tool brand.
r/Cars is the largest automotive enthusiast community on the Internet. We're Reddit's central hub for vehicle-related discussion, industry news, reviews, projects, DIY guides, advice, stories, and more.
Popular Themes in r/cars
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Luxury Car Sales Are Cratering. Some Porsche Dealers Are Making It Worse"
2 posts
#2
News
: "Trump says he would be OK with China building cars in the U.S."
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Japan's Floating Parking Spot Keeps Cars Safe from Floodwaters"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "2026 Toyota RAV4 GR | Lost Opportunity"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cars
#1
Looking For
64 posts
#2
Looking
63 posts
#3
Car
58 posts
#4
New
20 posts
#5
Part
7 posts
#6
Ev
5 posts
#7
Mount
4 posts
#8
Engine
4 posts
#9
Annoying
4 posts
#10
Struggling
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/cars
Minimalist Shoes
73 reviews
#1
Puma
4.0★ from 11 reviews
#2
Xero
4.4★ from 11 reviews
#3
Vans
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Radar Detectors
53 reviews
#1
Escort
4.4★ from 28 reviews
#2
Valentine
4.6★ from 12 reviews
#3
Uniden
4.7★ from 9 reviews
Tool Brand
29 reviews
#1
Snap-on
4.9★ from 8 reviews
#2
Kobalt
4.2★ from 5 reviews
#3
Harbor Freight
4.3★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/cars
#1
video
: "BMW E36 M3 | Makes New BMWs Look Bad - Savagegeese"
6 posts
#2
Potentially Misleading
: "Volvo Cancels EX40 Electric SUV Amid Falling Sales"
1 post
Member Growth in r/cars
Yearly
+63k members(0.9%)
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Last updated: September 13, 2026