Pickup trucks

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.

For 2022, an extensive freshening has largely remedied the GMC Sierra 1500’s interior, which lagged behind the quality and fit and finish of competing models.

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

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.

A trio of SUVs and a pickup truck bring the most fruitful savings in January, making the new-car smell of the new year even sweeter.

In addition to new technology, Ram offers a closer look at the 1500 Revolution BEV Concept’s sleek exterior and versatile interior, as well as details about the pickup’s charging and capability features.

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.

The 2023 Ram 1500 brings incremental changes to features, powertrains and available configurations, but the tow ratings continue to stretch from 6,120 pounds to 12,750 pounds.