For decades, the Ford Ranger was America’s go-to cheap truck. Small, hardy and inexpensive, it was a go-to vehicle for workmen, businesses and anyone who just wanted affordable, durable transportation…
Budget-focused small cars that offer different strengths
By Brady Holt @BradyHoltAutos When you’re looking for an extra-affordable compact car, there’s bound to be something you sacrifice. Most likely, that means you’ll get less interior space or a less-…
Ford’s plug-in sedan stays fresh amid heightened competition
By Brady Holt In this space, we’ve praised a series of plug-in hybrids – vehicles whose electric battery can recharge off the grid, yet also have a gasoline engine that can keep you running after you’…
Modern Mustang can still deliver old-school experience
By Brady Holt Once upon a time, car enthusiasts widely embraced the idea that “there’s no replacement for displacement” — meaning that if you want to go fast, big engines reign supreme. But more than …
Newly redesigned Ford takes full-size SUV crown
The redesigned 2018 Ford Expedition is the clear leader of the full-size SUV class for its mix of comfort, utility, luxury and relative fuel efficiency. COURTESY PHOTO As SUVs become the default fami…
Ram pickup goes mellow while Ford overhauls its F-150
The 2019 Ram 1500 full-size pickup truck has been redesigned to smooth out its most aggressive styling details. COURTESY PHOTO Twenty-five years ago, Chrysler was selling the country’s stodgiest full…
Ford offers an alternative van while Toyota goes sporty
The 2017 Ford Transit Connect is roomy and fun to drive, but it’s missing some valuable features. COURTESY PHOTO Every day, you’re probably seeing countless Ford Transit Connect vans with…
Ford gets tough while Hyundai gets electric
The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor full-size pickup offers extreme off-road capability at a lofty base price of nearly $50,000. COURTESY PHOTO In 2009, Ford took its best-selling F-150 pickup truck and turne…
Lexus RX isn’t sporty, while Focus RS stands out
The 2017 Lexus RX 350 makes the most sense if you skip the tested F-Sport model, which compromises this crossover’s core strength of a super-smooth ride. COURTESY PHOTO Many of today’s pr…
Updates to Ford crossover bring it up to par while Chevy is rudimentary
The 2017 Ford Escape was updated with revised styling and other upgrades that help it to be competitive with other compact crossovers. COURTESY PHOTO
The Ford Escape compact crossover is consis…
