Pickup trucks

Along with general excellence, the best cars represent ultimate luxury in their class and/or are exceptionally well-rounded, providing luxury along with above-average usability and drivability.

Ford’s latest recall involves its Expedition SUV and F-Series Super Duty trucks, as well as the Lincoln Corsair SUV, over an issue with the backup camera.

Though it could apply to any car, truck or SUV, 4x4 usually represents more traditional 4WD vehicles, and especially off-road-capable ones.

Our list of models for winter driving goes by vehicle type, highlighting cars with features and technology to keep you comfortable and underway when weather conditions sour.

The 2025 Ram 1500 costs nearly the same to buyers’ bank accounts as it did in 2024, starting just $855 higher than the outgoing model.

A spokesperson for Ram parent company Stellantis confirmed that only the 350-mile-range version will be coming when the pickup makes its debut in 2026.

Ford is recalling more than 272,800 examples of its Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick pickup truck over an issue with the 12-volt battery that may cause a loss of drive power.

The elaborately named 2025 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado Z71 Trail Boss is one of the best and most well-rounded off-road capable full-size trucks you can buy for daily use, especially with the Duramax diesel engine.

Beyond a Bed Pro Utility Package that includes brackets, latches and straps for tying down cargo, the Canyon is unchanged for the 2025 model year.

There’s a little bit of something for everyone on this year’s list of retired nameplates, and you may find that your next car is one of them.