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Ford's Fathom Just Got a Lot More Interesting: A Frunk That Tailgates, Works, and Watches TV Pickup trucks in America have always been about more than hauling lumber. They're weekend escape pods, rolling toolboxes, tailgating headquarters, and increasingly, a statement about what a driver expects

Mercedes-Benz Just Filed a Patent for an SUV That Can Actually Swim There is a moment in every serious off-roader's life when he pulls up to a river crossing and has to make a judgment call: is it shallow enough, is the bottom firm enough, and does the current look manageable? For most drivers, th

Ford's Bronco Sleeping System Patent Is the Most Ambitious Overlanding Idea the Blue Oval Has Ever Filed Ford has spent the better part of the last five years turning the Bronco into something far larger than just a truck. Since its comeback, the nameplate has evolved into its own universe — trim

For anyone who’s ever taken their truck or SUV off the beaten path, the idea of getting stuck is a familiar worry. Mud, sand, or rocky terrain can turn a weekend adventure into a long day of recovery. Ford, a name synonymous with rugged durability since Henry Ford founded the company in 1903, has