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. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Cars communities list.

Roughly 46K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Car, Looking For, and Looking. Common discussion themes are News and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention car, car phone mount, and amplifier.

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Yearly: +46K members
Growth: +0.6% / 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: 46K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 6K members
  • Jul: 5K members

Themes

  • News
    35 posts in the past month
    1. The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Can Officially Hit 200 MPH. $73,495 to reach 200 MPH with a factory warranty.
    2. The Grand Tour, hosted by Thomas Holland, James Engelsman and Francis Bourgeois to start airing on Prime Video on September 4th. "Same Show. New Knobs".
    3. Ferrari Luce sales pitch to an avid car collector goes wrong; emails uploaded
    #1
    News
    The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Can Officially Hit 200 MPH. $73,495 to reach 200 MPH with a factory warranty. · The Grand Tour, hosted by Thomas Holland, James Engelsman and Francis Bourgeois to start airing on Prime Video on September 4th. "Same Show. New Knobs". · Ferrari Luce sales pitch to an avid car collector goes wrong; emails uploaded
    35
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What’s up with car suspensions nowadays??
    2. What's a car that looked unintentionally old/outdated when it debuted?
    3. Are there any cars you used to own that you miss? That you would go back to?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    What’s up with car suspensions nowadays?? · What's a car that looked unintentionally old/outdated when it debuted? · Are there any cars you used to own that you miss? That you would go back to?
    4
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Get $25,000 Off A New Polestar 4 If You Don't Mind The Whole 'Banned In The U.S.' Thing - Jalopnik
    2. Why Does Our $25,000 Kia K4 LXS Need a $275 Oil Change?
    #3
    Money Talk
    Get $25,000 Off A New Polestar 4 If You Don't Mind The Whole 'Banned In The U.S.' Thing - Jalopnik · Why Does Our $25,000 Kia K4 LXS Need a $275 Oil Change?
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Jeep Dealers Are Drowning In Unsold SUVs But Still Won’t Cut You A Better Deal
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Jeep Dealers Are Drowning In Unsold SUVs But Still Won’t Cut You A Better Deal
    1

Topics

  • Car
    72 posts in the past month
    1. What’s up with car suspensions nowadays??
    2. Chris Harris on Cars: McLaren W1 on road and track.
    3. Feds Want to Drop Requirement for Autonomous Cars to Have a Brake Pedal
    #1
    Car
    What’s up with car suspensions nowadays?? · Chris Harris on Cars: McLaren W1 on road and track. · Feds Want to Drop Requirement for Autonomous Cars to Have a Brake Pedal
    72
  • Looking For
    64 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    64
  • Looking
    63 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking
    63
  • New
    20 posts in the past month
    #4
    New
    20
  • Part
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Part
    7

Flair

  • video
    6 posts in the past month
    1. [Doug DeMuro] The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Is a Bargain Fast Sedan
    2. Savage Geese : 2026 Toyota Crown Signia | Mixed Signals
    3. Doug Demuro reviews a 960 mile Evo VIII.
    #1
    video
    [Doug DeMuro] The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Is a Bargain Fast Sedan · Savage Geese : 2026 Toyota Crown Signia | Mixed Signals · Doug Demuro reviews a 960 mile Evo VIII.
    6
  • Unreliable source
    2 posts in the past month
    1. My Personal Journey of Finding a New Sports Car, i.e. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Not Deal with Porsche.
    2. Volkswagen blocks custom ROM users from VW app
    #2
    Unreliable source
    My Personal Journey of Finding a New Sports Car, i.e. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Not Deal with Porsche. · Volkswagen blocks custom ROM users from VW app
    2
  • Same old, same old
    1 post in the past month
    1. 75% More Pedestrians Have Been Killed Since 2009. Giant Trucks and SUVs Are a Major Reason
    #3
    Same old, same old
    75% More Pedestrians Have Been Killed Since 2009. Giant Trucks and SUVs Are a Major Reason
    1
  • Clickbait
    1 post in the past month
    1. Tested: Dodge Charger R/T Is Heavier [and Slower] Than a Three-Row Mazda CX-90.
    #4
    Clickbait
    Tested: Dodge Charger R/T Is Heavier [and Slower] Than a Three-Row Mazda CX-90.
    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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