For decades, the Land Rover Defender has been the off-roader of choice for discerning adventurists looking to get out in the wilderness. But then Ford came along with its lifted, more powerful Raptor trim on trucks like the Ranger and Bronco to show how things should be done. Now, Land Rover is promising a comeback with … Read more
Two, maybe three times in the lead up to driving the new Ford Ranger Raptor, I heard it compared to a rally car. This something that car companies have been increasingly eager to say about their cars in the last few years, and it’s also something that trips the old switch in my brain marked “skepticism.” … Read more
Photo: Honda The Porsche 911 is timeless and therefore hasn’t changed that much in 60 years. Not every car is blessed with the 911’s good looks, nor its enduring style, leading some modern cars to have little-to-no resemblance to their predecessors. What new car do you think is unrecognizable from previous generations or models? Andy … Read more
First things first, I’m a Ford Ranger guy. I’ve never owned one, and I can’t really point to what it is about the Ranger, maybe just the idea of a Ranger that I love, but I will admit I had high hopes for this one and for the Ranger Raptor, which I will tell you … Read more
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, February 27, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Max Burkholder’s First Car Was A Recall Nightmare 1st Gear: Ford Recalls Its Takata Airbag Recall After setting … Read more
I’m sorry to report that America’s time being home to the best Fords has come to an end. It’s time to sell off your Mustangs, F-150s Raptors and Broncos and move to Europe where you can buy this, the Ford E-Transit Custom MS-RT – the most powerful Transit Custom Ford has ever created. The new … Read more
Photo: Jet Auto Sales While browsing online listings for used cars I came across two pickup trucks that were listed for similar money. Both had two doors, rear-wheel drive and manual transmissions, too, making them incredibly desirable in the Jalopnik universe. The question is, though, if you were in the market for a small, used … Read more
Happy Friday! It’s January 19, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The Chrysler 300C Ends Production 1st Gear: Ford Cuts Lightning Production, Ramps Up Bronco And Ranger EV … Read more
By definition, a big truck like a Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado struggles to be small. Even in its smallest, most trucky configuration — a two-door single cab — a full-size truck is relatively large and comes with a sizable bed for hauling cargo. But a small truck like the third-generation Ford Ranger can do … Read more
JAMMU: A BSF personnel was injured in unprovoked firing by the Pakistani Rangers along the International Border (IB) in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district on early Thursday, a senior official said.The firing targeting Border Outposts in the district is the third ceasefire violation in 24 days by the Pakistani Rangers along the IB on … Read more