As is the case with the Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior, Ford doesn’t offer its most impressive Ranger in North America. Like its big brother, the Ranger Raptor is a pickup factory-modified to crawl over rocks and jump sand dunes. But like every other truck nowadays, it’s supposed to behave on the pavement, too. So, does …
Ford has been producing the Ranger since 1983, and the vehicle has achieved quite a bit of notoriety since that time. For example, U.S. News and World Report recently rated it #2 among compact pickup trucks. According to Ford, the 2019 Ranger also has “best in class torque” and is the “most fuel-efficient gas-powered midsize …
1946 Dodge Power Wagon Pickups are meant to be rugged and tough-looking, and the roughest and toughest of them all was the influential Dodge Power Wagon. It was also the first civilian four-wheel drive pickup ever made. Though the military had four-wheel drive trucks from the major truck manufacturers going back to the 1930s it …
To call the 2021 Ford Bronco ‘hotly-anticipated’ is an understatement. Fans have been scouring everywhere for any kind of information on the upcoming SUV. The hype was raised to new levels when rumors of a potential Bronco pickup popped up. Then came patent images detailing a removable roof and doors. Now, a recently published patent …
One of the biggest joys of truck ownership is modifying it. If ever you’re in need of inspiration, SEMA is a great place to gawk and window shop. Although Ford’s F-150 dominates North American sales, the more world-wide mid-size Ranger is also a great platform for customization. As part of what Ford claims will be …
Seeing the specifications for these full size and midsize trucks side-by-side gives you a better comparison of each manufacturer’s pickup trucks. To help you with your truck choices we stayed strictly with exterior and interior dimensions. We also threw in curb weight and towing capacity to round out the list. Engine choices, bed/body options, and …
Not too long ago, Ford made an announcement that it would be building its first crossover/SUV electric vehicle from the ground up. Not only electrified for a healthier environment, but Ford also claimed its new electric SUV would be “Mustang-inspired.” Rumor has it, we may be getting a glimpse of this new SUV sooner rather …
We’ve come a long way since the days where trucks were basic, utilitarian vehicles that offered little in the way of creature comforts. If you remember that time, the list of options that are available on a modern truck may sound absurd. But the people want what the people want. And currently, one of the …
‘Forbidden fruit’ goes both ways. American enthusiasts have to deal with that pesky 25-year import rule, but we have our own exclusive goodies. Especially when it comes to pickup trucks. Europeans especially are starting to buy more of them, but their choices stop at the mid-size segment. Outside of specialized importers, they can’t get trucks …
Did you know all pickups are “fleetside” trucks? What is a fleetside truck? Fleetside was the name Chevrolet gave its first wide pickup beds. Before 1958, all pickup boxes were narrow to accommodate separate fenders and a step for better access to inside the bed. In 1958, Chevy designed a new type of bed that …
Taste, especially in trucks, is intensely personal. My general policy is, as long as it’s not hurting anyone, go for it. But some trends are objectively bad. Bad because they take away from what the vehicle was supposed to do, and replace it with something worse. In that spirit, we present five truck trends that …
Which truck is the winner of the light-duty diesel wars? Well, it depends on what you want. Diesel engines in trucks are known to deliver better economy and torque characteristics in spite of the issues with environmental concerns. You will go farther with diesel power than burning gasoline, so there is that. Let’s compare choices, …
It’s hard to believe that the popular dual-rear-wheel “dually” pickup we know today didn’t exist before 1973. That’s when GM styled a rear fender to cover the dual rear wheels combined with a standard eight-foot box. What’s a dually for and why did it take so long to come into existence? Dual-Rear-Wheel Options Dual-rear-wheel options …