r/cars

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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. It is the 1st largest community in the Cars topic page.

Roughly 53K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Looking, and Car. Common discussion themes are News and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention car, car phone mount, and amplifier.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +53K members
Growth: +0.7% / 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: 50K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 6K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 3K members

Themes

  • News
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Potential Ban of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Vehicles in the U.S.
    2. Ford Shows Dealers A Real Four-Door Mustang Mach 4 For Less Than $40,000, with a 0-60 under 4 seconds.
    3. Death of the manual gearbox as 92% of new cars ordered in Britain this year are automatic
    #1
    News
    Potential Ban of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Vehicles in the U.S. · Ford Shows Dealers A Real Four-Door Mustang Mach 4 For Less Than $40,000, with a 0-60 under 4 seconds. · Death of the manual gearbox as 92% of new cars ordered in Britain this year are automatic
    20
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What are some unique “hidden talents” you’ve noticed with certain modes or brands?
    2. Does anyone have an infographic showing the size increase of the average car over the last 40 to 50 years?
    3. 2027 Dodge Charger super bee. Love it? Or hate it?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    What are some unique “hidden talents” you’ve noticed with certain modes or brands? · Does anyone have an infographic showing the size increase of the average car over the last 40 to 50 years? · 2027 Dodge Charger super bee. Love it? Or hate it?
    3
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Is there an app that tracks every road and street i have driven on?
    2. What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Is there an app that tracks every road and street i have driven on? · What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Two Drivers File Lawsuit Claiming AMG's Metal Logo in Driver Seat Heated Up and Branded Them
    2. Dodge Is Doing Everything It Can to Make People Like the New Charger...Except Give It a V8
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Two Drivers File Lawsuit Claiming AMG's Metal Logo in Driver Seat Heated Up and Branded Them · Dodge Is Doing Everything It Can to Make People Like the New Charger...Except Give It a V8
    2
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Can we talk about how expensive modern headlights have become?
    #5
    Money Talk
    Can we talk about how expensive modern headlights have become?
    1

Topics

  • Looking For
    64 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    64
  • Looking
    63 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    63
  • Car
    58 posts in the past month
    #3
    Car
    58
  • New
    20 posts in the past month
    #4
    New
    20
  • Part
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Part
    7

Flair

  • video
    4 posts in the past month
    1. BMW is now showing advertisements for the new Spiderman film on the infotainment system of their new cars
    2. Zygrene: Porsche Carrera GT vs the Best Cars I've Ever Driven
    3. Honest Car Talk, Disposable Luxury? | Featuring Genesis G90 [Savagegeese]
    #1
    video
    BMW is now showing advertisements for the new Spiderman film on the infotainment system of their new cars · Zygrene: Porsche Carrera GT vs the Best Cars I've Ever Driven · Honest Car Talk, Disposable Luxury? | Featuring Genesis G90 [Savagegeese]
    4
  • Potentially Misleading
    1 post in the past month
    1. Honda’s Next Platform Is Being Engineered By An Indian Firm To Slash Costs
    #2
    Potentially Misleading
    Honda’s Next Platform Is Being Engineered By An Indian Firm To Slash Costs
    1
  • Spoiler
    1 post in the past month
    1. China is set to tighten quality oversight for the new energy vehicle sector, raising the mandatory durability road-test mileage to 30,000 kilometers .In the first five months of 2026, 542 models were launched — an average of 3.6 per day — even as overall domestic sales shrank 20 percent
    #3
    Spoiler
    China is set to tighten quality oversight for the new energy vehicle sector, raising the mandatory durability road-test mileage to 30,000 kilometers .In the first five months of 2026, 542 models were launched — an average of 3.6 per day — even as overall domestic sales shrank 20 percent
    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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