I really like the Ford Maverick. After spending a week and nearly 600 miles behind the wheel of the smallest truck money can buy, I came away thinking about how every truck owner should really just have one of these. That being said, no car is perfect, and the Maverick is no exception. You see, the little truck’s very well-thought-out interior has one bone-headed element: the shifter. It fucking sucks.

Ford Maverick Is Almost The Perfect Truck, But One Part Of It Really Sucks

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If you drive anywhere in America today, you know there's no shortage of huge pickup trucks. The basic "full-size" pickups including the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan have been growing for decades. If you look a little closer, it's easy to see that many people don't really need a truck that big. They might even be happier with a more affordable and more fuel-efficient truck.
                That's what makes the Ford Maverick such a great vehicle. It's got almost as...

Ford Maverick is the right truck at the right price

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Ford Maverick facelift for 2025 to have minor design changes and possibly an AWD Hybrid trim. Ford likely to focus on maintaining its compact truck market lead, with minimal mechanical changes and new onboard tech. No major price increase expected, as Ford aims to avoid competing with its own Ranger...

What To Expect From The 2025 Ford Maverick Redesign

As has historically been the case, the debut of the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang was quickly followed by the release of a large number of new parts and accessories for the S650 generation pony car. Long one of the most popular models to customize, the newest Mustang carries on that tradition of giving owners countless options when it comes to altering the looks and performance of their rides, with Roush Performance continuing to add to that list.

Roush 2024 Ford Mustang Supercharger Officially Debuts

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If you don't know the local laws, you can find yourself in a dangerous situation.
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If a Plainclothes ‘Police Officer’ in an Unmarked Car Pulls You Over, Call 911 Immediately!


Your radar detector likely won't get in you into trouble with the cops. But there are a few exceptions. 
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Will You Get in Trouble With Police Officers for a Radar Detector?


Mechanics provided a fair warning about two American SUVs with surprisingly high maintenance costs. 
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Mechanics Warn That 2 American SUVs Will Cost More Over Time

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An Olympic swimmer with a big following on social media has reportedly been kicked out of the Olympic Village for "inappropriate" behavior this weekend. Luana Alonso, the 20-year-old Paraguayan swimmer who went viral leading up to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, has reportedly been kicked out of ...

Olympic Swimmer Kicked Out Of Olympic Village For 'Inappropriate' Behavior


Some of the "best" new cars have transmission issues. 
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Transmission Problems Show up Early in These 2024 Vehicles


First responders don't  follow traffic laws in order to quickly respond to emergencies. Move over for them! 
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You’re at Fault if a First Responder Hits Your Car

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Kansas City, MO


An unsuspecting, mild-mannered town is actually one of the most dangerous places to drive in the U.S.
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The City With the Most Fatal Speed-Related Car Crashes Also Has the Most Freeways Per Capita


If you ever come across a stuck ratchet strap, here's what to do.
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Ratchet straps jam up for 4 common reasons. Here’s how to loosen them.

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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As an actor, Merritt Butrick was cast in one of the most coveted roles in the history of science fiction media. He played David Marcus, the son of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk, portrayed by William Shatner in the 1982 theatrical movie, Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn. Sadly, Butrick died of AIDS in 1989. He was only 29 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Star Trek' Actor Merrit Butrick: 35 Years After His Tragic Death

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San Francisco, CA


Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this garage theft trend.
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If you see a hole drilled in your garage door, your stuff may already be gone

Los Angeles, CA

Former child starJohnny Crawford was born on March 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, where he died tragically on April 29, 2021, from Alzheimer's disease and after contracting COVID-19. The talented actor was best known for his work on the classic TV family-geared Western, The Rifleman, starring Chuck Conners.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Johnny Crawford ('The Rifleman'): Three Years Later


OC spray, better known as pepper spray, could be your ticket to protecting yourself as a driver. 
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Is it illegal to keep OC Spray in your car?

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The 2025 Ford Maverick Isn’t Exactly Affordable Anymore


The 2025 Ford Maverick has lost its identity as a cheap truck. Popularity has caused prices quickly to sky rocket. 
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The 2025 Ford Maverick Isn’t Exactly Affordable Anymore

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