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About r/cars

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.

The community at a glance

r/cars is a Subreddit for Car Enthusiasts with roughly 7.4M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Cars communities list.

Roughly 32K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Car, Looking For, and Looking. Common discussion themes are News and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention car, car phone mount, and amplifier.

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7.4M Members

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Yearly: +32K members
Growth: +0.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 40K members
  • 2014: 40K members
  • 2015: 36K members
  • 2016: 56K members
  • 2017: 232K members
  • 2018: 508K members
  • 2019: 691K members
  • 2020: 506K members
  • 2021: 564K members
  • 2023: 2.9M members
  • 2024: 1.5M members
  • 2025: 240K members
  • 2026: 39K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 0 members
  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 7K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 7K members
  • Jun: 4K members

Themes

  • News
    33 posts in the past month
    1. After Ferrari Luce backlash, Lamborghini CEO says canceling its own EV was the right choice
    2. ‘The market has spoken’: Ferrari shares fall after carmaker unveils first fully electric vehicle.
    3. This Is Ferrari's First EV: The Luce
    #1
    News
    After Ferrari Luce backlash, Lamborghini CEO says canceling its own EV was the right choice · ‘The market has spoken’: Ferrari shares fall after carmaker unveils first fully electric vehicle. · This Is Ferrari's First EV: The Luce
    33
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Former Ferrari President, and assistant to Enzo Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo: "If I said what I really think, I'd harm Ferrari. We're risking the destruction of a myth, I'm very sorry about that. I hope they at least remove the Prancing Horse from that car"
    2. Lucid Motors tells customer the cars are 'not designed to be parked outside in the winter', need alignments several times per year, and thier ADAS sending you into oncoming traffic is your fault.
    3. What is a neutral or generally positively viewed car that when you see on the road, you negatively judge the driver for owning? Why?
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Former Ferrari President, and assistant to Enzo Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo: "If I said what I really think, I'd harm Ferrari. We're risking the destruction of a myth, I'm very sorry about that. I hope they at least remove the Prancing Horse from that car" · Lucid Motors tells customer the cars are 'not designed to be parked outside in the winter', need alignments several times per year, and thier ADAS sending you into oncoming traffic is your fault. · What is a neutral or generally positively viewed car that when you see on the road, you negatively judge the driver for owning? Why?
    4
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best 'news about cars and motoring' site?
    2. For those of you with a forever car, how do you prepare for it? What gave you the faith that you'd get the support you need from the automaker/aftermarket, etc.?
    #3
    Advice Requests
    What's the best 'news about cars and motoring' site? · For those of you with a forever car, how do you prepare for it? What gave you the faith that you'd get the support you need from the automaker/aftermarket, etc.?
    2

Topics

  • Car
    75 posts in the past month
    1. China’s BYD aims to be world’s biggest car firm within five years
    #1
    Car
    China’s BYD aims to be world’s biggest car firm within five years
    75
  • Looking For
    66 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    66
  • Looking
    64 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking
    64
  • Ev
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Mexico Unveils Olinia Uno: Affordable Homegrown EV Starting at $8,600
    2. Pininfarina released what *should* have been the Ferrari EV four years ago
    3. Ford's Next EV Truck Will Cost $30,000, Be More Spacious Than Ranger and Maverick
    #4
    Ev
    Mexico Unveils Olinia Uno: Affordable Homegrown EV Starting at $8,600 · Pininfarina released what *should* have been the Ferrari EV four years ago · Ford's Next EV Truck Will Cost $30,000, Be More Spacious Than Ranger and Maverick
    31
  • New
    20 posts in the past month
    #5
    New
    20

Flair

  • video
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Pininfarina released what *should* have been the Ferrari EV four years ago
    2. KOENIGSEGG Jesko Absolut Sets New Production Car Standards for 1/4-Mile and 1/2-Mile
    3. SavageGeese - 2026 Rivian R2 | Easier to Pitch a Tent
    #1
    video
    Pininfarina released what *should* have been the Ferrari EV four years ago · KOENIGSEGG Jesko Absolut Sets New Production Car Standards for 1/4-Mile and 1/2-Mile · SavageGeese - 2026 Rivian R2 | Easier to Pitch a Tent
    7
  • Potentially Misleading
    3 posts in the past month
    1. 2 arrested in modified vehicle commonly found in illegal ‘cannonball runs’
    2. Chinese hypercar Star Razer aims to have 3000 hp, 342 mph top speed, 0-60 mph time of 0.9 seconds
    3. We Drive (What Could Be) the Reborn Toyota MR2.
    #2
    Potentially Misleading
    2 arrested in modified vehicle commonly found in illegal ‘cannonball runs’ · Chinese hypercar Star Razer aims to have 3000 hp, 342 mph top speed, 0-60 mph time of 0.9 seconds · We Drive (What Could Be) the Reborn Toyota MR2.
    3
  • Satire
    1 post in the past month
    1. Why did they choose flying saucer noise as the go to for electric/hybrid cars.
    #3
    Satire
    Why did they choose flying saucer noise as the go to for electric/hybrid cars.
    1

Product recommendations

  • car
    93 posts in the past month
    1. What do you believe is the best electric car available at the moment?
    2. Best phone mount option for my 2005 Kia Spectra 5?
    3. Out of these 4 SUVs which is ACTUALLY the best?
    #1
    car
    What do you believe is the best electric car available at the moment? · Best phone mount option for my 2005 Kia Spectra 5? · Out of these 4 SUVs which is ACTUALLY the best?
    93
  • car phone mount
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best phone mount option for my 2005 Kia Spectra 5?
    2. Best non adhesive based car phone holder?
    3. What car phone mount would you recommend?
    #2
    car phone mount
    Best phone mount option for my 2005 Kia Spectra 5? · Best non adhesive based car phone holder? · What car phone mount would you recommend?
    5
  • amplifier
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Hey, car enthusiasts! I have a question for you! I just bought 2 10" kicker CompVR Subwoofers, what Amplifier would you recommend me use?
    2. Hey, car enthusiasts! I have a question for you! I just bought 2 10" kicker CompVR Subwoofers, what Amplifier would you recommend me use?
    3. I have a 650rms subwoofer is this amplifier good or, what do you recommend ?
    #3
    amplifier
    Hey, car enthusiasts! I have a question for you! I just bought 2 10" kicker CompVR Subwoofers, what Amplifier would you recommend me use? · Hey, car enthusiasts! I have a question for you! I just bought 2 10" kicker CompVR Subwoofers, what Amplifier would you recommend me use? · I have a 650rms subwoofer is this amplifier good or, what do you recommend ?
    3
  • car phone holder
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best phone mount option for my 2005 Kia Spectra 5?
    2. Best non adhesive based car phone holder?
    3. 2007 toyota avalon car phone holder RECS
    #4
    car phone holder
    Best phone mount option for my 2005 Kia Spectra 5? · Best non adhesive based car phone holder? · 2007 toyota avalon car phone holder RECS
    3
  • coilover suspension kit
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best coilover suspension kit for my 1970 cutlass supreme restomod ?
    2. Best coilover suspension kit for my 1970 cutlass supreme restomod ?
    #5
    coilover suspension kit
    Best coilover suspension kit for my 1970 cutlass supreme restomod ? · Best coilover suspension kit for my 1970 cutlass supreme restomod ?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/cars for?
Best for Car Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/cars free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/cars have?
Roughly 7.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/cars on?
r/cars runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/cars cover?
On the Hive Index, r/cars is organized under Car Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/cars?
You can join r/cars by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Cars communities like?
Communities for car enthusiasts covering everything from JDM imports to sim racing and electric vehicles. Discord hosts large servers for general car culture and model-specific groups, while Facebook and Reddit round out the mix with general car talk, brand-specific communities, and buying advice.
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