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Is APG’s Ford Ranger Prorunner Better Than the Raptor?

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. …
Ford Raptor

Does The Ford Raptor Live Up To Its Name?

To call something the Raptor, then it has to be cool. It’s a name taken from one of the most famous dinosaurs. So, does the Ford Raptor live up to its name? While it’s a little subjective to compare a truck to a dinosaur, it at least has to be tough, powerful, smart, and sleek. …
Ford Ranger Raptor performance pick-up truck on display at Brussels Expo

Kanye West Isn’t Satisfied With Owning Just One Ford Raptor

Off-road enthusiasts have serious respect for the Ford Raptor. Do you know who else respects the blue oval’s beefy pickup? Kanye West does, and with his $14 million ranches in Wyoming to tend to these days, he may need more than one Ford Raptor. We dove in to find out more about Kanye West’s ranch, …
Ford Ranger Raptor jumping in the dirt

Could We Get a V8 Ford Ranger Raptor?

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. …
Ford Ranger Raptor European Police Car

How Police Use Pickup Trucks to Stay in Hot Pursuit

Police vehicles have to be at least as fast and tough as the vehicles being pursued. Places like Italy and Dubai use supercars to catch up to the fast and furious. US cops may not have Lamborghinis, but they have traded up from Crown Vics. While Dodge Chargers and Ford Explorers are commonly sighted, many …
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor parked in sand

Why Does Ford Refuse to Sell the Ranger Raptor in America?

Ford’s Raptor pickups are popular on both sides of the Atlantic. But North America only has the F-150 Raptor, and the UK and Europe the Ranger Raptor. Off-roading enthusiasts were hoping when the Ranger Raptor was first announced, that it would eventually find its way to NA. And thanks to Texas tuner PaxPower, you can …
PaxPower Ford Ranger Raptor

How You Can Get a Ford Ranger Raptor in the US

The Ford Ranger has a lot to offer mid-size pickup buyers. Among its features is a strong base for customization, especially for off-roaders. However, unlike its full-size brother, there’s no Raptor version. The Ford Ranger Raptor has made quite a few fans across the Atlantic already. Ford might offer a Ranger Raptor when the next …
2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Why the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Is the Best Used Truck to Buy

When buying a used truck, you don’t want to be stuck with one that performs poorly with a low towing capacity. One of the best trucks on the current used market is the Ford F-150. It also has a higher-performance version called the F-150 Raptor, equipped with a more powerful engine and a luxurious interior. If …
2018 Ford F-150 Raptor vs. 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor vs. 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor

Which Ford Raptor is the Quickest?

Ford’s Raptors have won people over on both sides of the Atlantic. Smith and Sniff enjoyed the Ranger Raptor, and the first-gen F-150 SVT Raptor held its own against Europe’s other pickups in a CarWow comparison. But that wasn’t enough. CarWow came back with a British-imported current-gen F-150 Raptor, to truly figure out which Ford …