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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor vs. 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Off-Road Comparison Test: Baja or Bust!

We hit the trails in the very rugged (and very blue) Ranger Raptor and Colorado ZR2 to see which of these mid-size pickups is the best all-around off-roader.

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2023 Ford F-250 King Ranch Tremor: Has Ford Done Enough to Close the Gap to Ram?

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2022 Ford Maverick First Look: Compact, Hybrid, Affordable Truck

Introducing the 2024 Ford Ranger, the most recent redesign in Ford's truck lineup. Does the new Ranger have what it takes to challenge other rivals in the mid-size truck segment?

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