Jalopnik - Obsessed with the culture of cars

When (And Why) Did Ford Stop Selling Semi Trucks In The US?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Ford's semi-truck business once held a significant share of the U.S. market. See what changed and why the company eventually walked away from heavy-duty trucks.

Ford Bronco Getting A Pickup Variant 10 Years After Its Reveal (And A Hybrid Sooner Than That)

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:20:26 +0000

Meant to do battle with the Jeep Gladiator, a pickup variant of the Bronco should arrive in a few years, but a hybrid Bronco may get here even quicker.

These Are The Types Of Drivers Who Made The Ford Maverick A Sales Success

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Since its 2022 model year debut, the compact Ford Maverick has won over a surprisingly broad audience, including many buyers that you may not initially expect.

Ford F-150 SVT Lightning And Ram SRT-10: Current Values For The Formerly Fastest Trucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0000

The SVT Lightning and Ram SRT-10 are known for being incredibly fast trucks, and that has affected their current values in the secondhand market.

I Love Being The Pickup Truck Friend

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

I love having a vehicle that can haul all my friends and all their stuff, I love being able to help people move, and I don't understand why anyone wouldn't.

Ford's Midsize Electric Pickup Is Called The Fathom, Starts At $29,945

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:47:40 +0000

Should Slate be terrified?

Here's How Much A 2022 Ford Maverick Has Depreciated In Four Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Ford's compact Maverick pickup truck has proven ridiculously popular over the last five years, but how does that translate to the 2022 Model's depreciation?

5 Used Trucks More Reliable Than The Ford F-150

staff@jalopnik.com (Steven Mike Voser) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

While the F-150 is an undisputed sales leader, that doesn't necessarily make it the most reliable truck on the market. Here are five alternatives to consider.

Ford Chooses The Bear To Test The F-150 Security Package

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Ford used an 800-pound Kodiak bear to show off the security system on their F-150 pickup truck, highlighting smartphone notifications for break-ins.

How Does Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist Let You Steer Your Truck Without The Steering Wheel?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Reversing a trailer without steering-wheel inputs sounds like a gimmick, but Ford's system uses a specific combination of hardware and software to pull it off.

These Are The Only New Diesel-Powered Trucks And SUVs Available In America Right Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 25 May 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Diesels are becoming increasingly rare, but they're still an important part of some American automaker lineups, and there are plenty of options to choose from.

Robin Flips Ford Dealer The Bird By Making Its Nest In A Sold F-250

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:45:12 +0000

The brand-new truck is now federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act because a family of robins has decided to move in.

At $12,000, Is This 1993 Ford F-150 Long Bed A Deal You Wouldn't Sleep On?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

A rare example of the babied work truck.

At $12,500, Is This 1964 Ford F-100 A Patina'd Peach?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The classic pickup market is hot right now, but does an unusual transmission make this F-100 a steal?

Ford's 6.0L Power Stroke Has A Reputation: Here's What's Actually True

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0000

The Ford 6.0-liter Power Stroke gets a bad rap in the diesel sphere, but is it really that terrible? Here's the truth about this particular engine.

This Is The Most Reliable Ford F-150 Engine, According To Ford Techs

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

The Ford F-150 offers a wide number of powerful and reliable engines. But one in particular stands above the others as the most dependable of them all.

These 9 Vehicles Still Offer Front Bench Seats

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Front bench seats are a rarity in the modern era, but a few certain modern-day vehicles include extra room for a third person to sit up front.

These Are The 10 Most Popular Cars For Gen X Drivers

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Generation X is often forgotten, but some of its favorite car models are also exceptionally popular in the eyes of previous and future generations.

Younger Buyers Are Snapping Up Ford Lightnings, But Not The Electric One

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Decades before Ford created its soon-to-be-unlamented F-150 Lightning, a different Ford Lightning sparked across the landscape. Now younger buyers want them.

These Are The 2026 Pickup Trucks That Can Tow The Most

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Modern trucks are vastly more capable than their counterparts from a generation ago, and these are the models that are best at towing and trailering.