From the January/February 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Ford went against the prevailing winds when it introduced the Maverick for 2022, setting loose a compact pickup into the land of the free and ...

Are pickup trucks becoming caricatures of their former selves? They seem to grow larger and heavier with each successive redesign to the point where staircase tailgates are needed just to load them.

My 2024 Maverick Lariat has the FX4 Off Road Package and the 4K Towing Package. It is one year old today and has 2,700 miles on it. It has been flawless without even a single rattle or annoyance. The ...

HIGHS Highly useful despite its size, fuel-efficient hybrid option, far more maneuverable than hulking full-size pickups. LOWS Stiff ride, lower towing capacity than Hyundai Santa Cruz, base model is ...

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...

The Maverick is a new small pickup based on Ford’s Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs. Starting around $23,000, it occupies an increasingly popular niche—a small truck that can be bought on a budget. With a ...

The Maverick Hybrid is a small pickup based on Ford’s Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs. It occupies an increasingly popular niche—a small truck that can be bought on a budget. With a civilized ride, handy ...