Although it's not the most popular midsizer in North America, the T6.2-generation Ford Ranger was crowned 2025 North American Truck of the Year

The Ranger comes with a choice of three engines, a 2.0-litre diesel with either 172bhp or 208bhp or a 243bhp 3.0-litre diesel. The first of these three is restricted to the lower-end utilitarian models that are the only versions to come fitted with a manual gearbox. All the rest get only a 10-speed automatic ‘box.

North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) award winners were announced this week at the Detroit Auto Show.

"The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid is a much needed affordable high-mileage family car. In addition to sharp styling, a nicely crafted interior and a comfortable ride, the Civic Hybrid delivers exceptional fuel economy." – Matt DeLorenzo, Editor-in-Chief, Tightwad Garage

DETROIT (AP) — The Honda Civic hybrid won the 2025 North American Car of the Year award, while the Ford Ranger took the crown for the truck honors, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz won the utility award.

Self-proclaimed “pick-up professionals” brand Isuzu had its most successful year for the Isuzu D-Max in 2024, selling more than 6600 units - more, even, than it managed in the lifestyle pickup boom of 2015.

It’s certainly not family friendly but when there’s only two of you and it’s a Wildtrak, then the Ranger is fit for purpose.

The Vashon Ranger R7, a high-wing, light sport design is one because it is about as close to a flying BMX bicycle as you can get without re-creating that iconic movie scene from E.T. This aircraft is FUN with a capital F.

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And for 2024, Ford is no longer king of the recalls. That honor went to Stellantis, which had 71 last year to Ford’s 67. It all sounds great for the Blue Oval on the surface. Still, that number of recalls means 4.8 million Ford and Lincoln models were affected, which is emblematic of some of the problems festering at the house that Henry built.

A new Toyota HiLux is reportedly months away from showrooms. Here’s everything we know so far about what’s under the bonnet – and how ‘new’ it really is. The Toyota HiLux lost its crown as Australia’s top-selling new vehicle in 2023 amid competition from the newer Ford Ranger.