Pickup trucks

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 2021 Tacoma remains a reliable and capable choice, with solid towing capability and strong resale value, but it trails competitors in most key criteria.

Model-year 2017-22 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks are being recalled for damaged driveshafts.

For 2022, a total of 101 vehicles earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus award, which is up 12% over 2021, when 90 vehicles made the list.

Ford recently revealed the updated global Ranger pickup and just dropped a major bombshell: the new Ranger is getting a Raptor version that’s finally coming to the U.S. in 2023.

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

Here’s all the coverage you missed from our reportage on the 2022 Chicago Auto Show.

J.D. Power released its 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which measures the total number of problems experienced by original owners of their 3-year-old vehicles.

Ram announced an all-electric 1500 pickup truck will debut in the 2024 calendar year (likely as a 2025 model).

The F-150 gets some new appearance and utility packages for 2022, as well as the new electric-powered F-150 Lightning, which should go on sale this spring.