Ford’s new Ranger generation brings a fresh competitive edge the the compact truck class. Long time favorite Toyota Tacoma is a fantastic functional machine. They are both designed to be workhorse trucks with modern amenities and upgrades, but which one is better? The Tacoma comes standard with the Toyota safety suite, and comes in some …

If you want to hustle off-road on a motorcycle, there’s no shortage of bikes to choose from. There’s scramblers, dual sports, and dirt bikes, to start. Ural’s motorcycles come with sidecars. And it’s even possible to take an Indian Scout Sixty into the mountains. Or, if you prefer, you can take Jeep’s electric bicycle, or …

If you’re in the market for a midsize pickup truck, the Ford Ranger is likely high on your list. After a nine-year hiatus, the Ranger rejoined Ford’s North American lineup in 2019 with a grand entrance. The truck has received several industry honors, including J.D. Power’s Performance and Quality awards and being named one of …

The Ford Ranger is back from the grave, only now it’s a midsized option instead of a compact truck. It’s pretty exciting! This decision was made so that Ford could compete against other midsized trucks like the Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline. Still, there are a few Ranger aspects that could be improved.  Potential Ford …

Besides serving as the basis for a number of overland and off-road builds, the Ford Ranger also makes an excellent mid-size working truck. It has one of the highest payload capacities of any mid-size truck and a host of standard features. However, overseas customers have several other options. One of the most popular and well-known …

The Ford Ranger Raptor might not be the best overlander right out the gate, but it is a great, compact off-roader. And while Ford won’t sell it in the US (yet), Texas-based tuner PaxPower does provide an alternative. Now, though, another company, California-based Automotive Performance Group, has stepped forward to beef up Ford’s mid-size truck. …

Although for now, the V8-equipped Ford Ranger seems to be nothing but a fever dream, Ford’s mid-size truck does lend itself well to overlanding and off-roading builds. PaxPower can build you a Ranger Raptor, with RTR providing a more affordable alternative. And ARB now makes a winch-ready bumper for the Ranger. Also, at the 2019 …

One of the primary reasons leading people to choose trucks is their capability. If you need to haul or tow loads, then obviously you need a truck. However, trucks aren’t the safest vehicles to choose from, so shop wisely by avoiding these most dangerous truck options.  The Most Dangerous Trucks You Need To Avoid  The …

The Ford Ranger is most commonly thought of as a compact utility truck. You’re used to seeing fleets of them for electric or other industrial companies, sporting ladders and tools to get work done at various sites. However, the Ford Ranger didn’t start that way. It’s changed over the decades and continues to evolve to …

The Ford Ranger came back from its brief retirement with a vengeance. The once discontinued truck is now on its way to being the best in its class.

Ford’s mid-size Ranger is a little more exciting outside the US. There’s the Ranger Raptor, an off-road-capable truck that’s been seen in the hands of the fuzz. But one reason we don’t get it is its engine. The 2.0-liter turbodiesel is down on power, even compared to the sole US engine, a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. …

Although the Ford Ranger may not offer a V6 or a manual, the mid-size truck does have other things to offer. Especially for off-roading. Overlanders can breathe easier with an ARB winch-ready bumper, for instance. And, while we can’t get the official Ranger Raptor in the US (yet), Texas tuner PaxPower can get you the …

Ford's military-style Ranger is fully loaded. This tough little truck got a lot of help from Polaris, a company that knows a thing or two about off-roading.

If you’re looking for a new truck, you’re probably in the market for something that hauls big loads or drives on rugged terrain. But the trucks nowadays offer a wide range of other features that make them both comfortable and full of the latest technology. The Ford Ranger is one truck that should be at …

Ford made big waves when it started using more aluminum in its trucks. The company loves to talk about how its aluminum is 'military grade', but is it true?

You’ve heard the new 2020 Ford Ranger was bringing some much-needed muscle this year. Maybe you’re excited to climb behind the wheel of an FX2 to test out the off-road capabilities. But, for some of you, there’s one burning question on your mind. Can you get the 2020 Ranger with a manual transmission? Can you …

Although the Ford Ranger has a rather underwhelming interior, overall the mid-size truck has a lot to offer. For one, it can haul more than any other mid-size pickup on sale in the US. And while we can’t get the Raptor version here officially, the FX2 and FX4 off-road packages should be more than enough …

The Ford Ranger generated a lot of excitement when it returned to the market last year after an eight-year hiatus. It’s the second best-selling mid-size truck in the U.S. and it offers a range of up-to-date standard features, especially above the base trim level. But you might be wondering if the Ranger has smartphone compatibility, in …

The Ford Ranger is one of the top-selling, midsize pickup trucks on the market. But with the new, 2020 Ranger hitting the lots, what trims and variants are available? And what kind of features come standard on the 2020 Ford Ranger? 2020 Ford Ranger XL standard features The base variant of the new Ford Ranger, …

Although the Ford Bronco R didn’t win the Baja 1000, it still gave a heck of a performance. Competing with the likes of Honda’s Unlimited Ridgeline, the Bronco R was also an early look at the production SUV. Obviously, as a Trophy Truck, the Bronco R doesn’t share a lot with the street Bronco. And …