Pickup trucks

One of the selling points of the 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid is its impressive EPA-estimated gas mileage of 25/26/25 mpg city/highway/combined for rear-wheel-drive versions and 24/24/24 mpg for four-wheel-drive trucks.

We were curious to see how the 2022 Ford Maverick compared with Ford’s next-larger truck, the mid-size Ranger, so we checked out the interiors of both at the Chicago Auto Show.

A semitractor-trailer tire exploded in front of our 2021 Ford F-150, sending debris into the lane and forcing Cars.com’s Aaron Bragman into a split-second decision.

While the 2021 Chicago Auto Show may not be as large as it has been in previous years, several vehicles made their public debut — particularly electric ones.

While the 2021 Chicago Auto Show may not be as large as it has been in previous years, several vehicles made their public debut — particularly electric ones.

While the 2021 Chicago Auto Show may not be as large as it has been in previous years, several vehicles made their public debut — particularly electric ones.

Cars.com reviewers Mike Hanley, Joe Wiesenfelder and Brian Normile trekked the show floor and came away most impressed with the 2022 Ford Maverick. Here’s why.

Cars.com reviewers Mike Hanley, Joe Wiesenfelder and Brian Normile trekked the show floor and came away most impressed with the 2022 Ford Maverick. Here’s why.

Cars.com reviewers Mike Hanley, Joe Wiesenfelder and Brian Normile trekked the show floor and came away most impressed with the 2022 Ford Maverick. Here’s why.

Although the 2021 Chicago Auto Show looks different from previous years, what hasn’t changed is the plethora of new vehicles, special editions and concept cars to get excited about.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.

The simple truckiness of the 2022 Ford Maverick is sure to appeal to some shoppers. It did to us.

The 2022 F-150 Lightning will get a lot of attention on the show circuit, as it should, but it will be more for what it is and what it represents than for the impression it makes up close.

The all-new compact pickup directly competes with the also-new Ford Maverick, but its starting price eclipses the Ford’s by a notable $3,685.