Long-term test cars

We’ve got all sorts of special reports on our 2021 F-150 ownership experience, including a few key areas: fuel economy, repairs and editor impressions.

A combination of dogged efforts and sheer luck landed us a well-equipped 2022 Maverick Lariat with the hybrid engine, a combination that’s been sold out for new orders since late last year.

The Tesla Model Y’s latest software, Version 11.0, launched in late December with new features and a revamped user interface.

Most Tesla updates come through over-the-air software changes, but the notably lacking wireless phone charger was improved through a hardware change on the 2021 Model Y we just bought.

Our Tesla Model Y had to return to a Tesla service center for paint repair and inspection of a few issues, but we didn’t find a car with severely misaligned body panels or detached second-row seat cushions.

A 355-mile trip in our Tesla Model Y resulted in a flat tire and more charging stops than anticipated due to weather, passengers, cargo and highway speeds.

Our 2021 F-150 was finally set to receive BlueCruise, Ford’s driver-assist system that couples hands-free lane centering with adaptive cruise control, but we found no evidence it had been installed.

We’ve powered a lot with the Pro Power Onboard generator system of our 2021 Ford F-150 Limited hybrid, and it was only a matter of time before we attempted to charge an EV with the truck itself. Is it possible?

We sent our 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid for unscheduled service because of a low-voltage warning that locked out features and a chattering retractable gear selector.

We were curious to see how the 2022 Ram 1500 Limited’s cabin compares with our Best of 2021-winning Ford F-150 Limited, so we took a close look at the interiors of these luxury trucks.