No matter who you ask, they’ll tell you that the American automotive industry needs more affordable vehicles. You won’t find any new cars for less than $20,000 anymore, and there still aren’t many ...

Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles. By Jack Ewing Jack Ewing covers the auto ...

For Ford, 2025 was an annus horribilis, as the late Queen Elizabeth would have famously described it. The automaker ended 2025 with an $11.1 billion fourth-quarter loss, contributing to an $8.2 ...

Toyota doesn’t want to rush into a segment, saying buyers will have to wait until it thinks the market is right. Toyota COO says buyers will have to be patient while they wait for a compact truck For ...

Considering buying a new truck on a budget? The base 2026 Ford Maverick XL and Chevrolet Colorado WT might have more in common than you think. The 2026 Ford Maverick XL comes powered by a standard 2.5 ...

A thorough and substantive refresh powered this year’s TOTY win, including finally making AWD available with its frugal hybrid powertrain. The addition isn’t just a tweak, it’s a fundamental ...

Ford Motor Co. has held discussions with China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. about sharing manufacturing capacity in Europe, with the US carmaker seeking new global partnerships as it overhauls ...

Ford's bread and butter is pickup trucks. The company offers a range of sizes to fit any job, from the massive F-750 commercial chassis cab to the massively-popular F-150, as well as the ...

The 2026 Ford Maverick is a compact truck that’s capable, is available with a hybrid drivetrain, and makes city driving and parking a snap. Pricing starts at $29,840. Finding an affordable new truck ...

Todd Feurer is a web producer for CBS Chicago. He has previously written for WBBM Newsradio, WUIS-FM and the New City News Service. Chicago firefighters responded to a fire on Monday afternoon at the ...

With a base price of $27,145, the 2026 Ford Maverick XL continues to prove that practical doesn’t have to mean boring or expensive. Ford offers the base Maverick in two straightforward flavors, and ...

The Ford Maverick represents the premier option on the market for those seeking a small truck. However, it's not a "truck" in the common sense, with its unibody construction making it more like an ...