Ford

As shoppers’ preferences have shifted to larger SUVs and pickup trucks, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that 10 out of the 14 discontinued vehicles are sedans or hatchbacks.

We put some serious numbers on the odometer of our long-term 2022 Ford Maverick in service of a story with the most inane of premises: visiting Masterson, Texas.

Our analysis of the best value new cars for 2023 shows that budget-conscious shoppers don’t have to limit themselves to just one vehicle type.

The Maverick hybrid has unladen ride quality that’s a bit bumpy, but putting some additional weight over the rear wheels with the attached trailer — along with some supplies in the cargo box — helped make for a smoother, more comfortable ride.

The Raptor trim is Ford’s ultimate off-road package — but should you get the big pickup version or the smaller SUV?

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E.

Since our last Maverick update, we’ve added nearly 6,000 miles to the Maverick’s odometer resulting in calculated fuel economy of 35.8 mpg.

Ford gave the 2023 Maverick an off-road Tremor variant, and we drove it to see how the package affects on-road ride quality and handling — and if it’s worth the added cost.

This latest price increase reflects some of the broader issues Ford is still facing, as there remains an imbalance between massive demand from consumers and the amount of available F-150 Lightning trucks.

The 2024 Mustang Dark Horse’s 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine benefits from several upgrades including strengthened camshafts, forged connecting rods, and a rebalanced crankshaft.