Sizing up the Dodge Ram and Ford F-150

In recent years, competition among pickup truck makers has led to a macho competition to prove which company has the biggest, most impressive, er, badge.

Ford F-150 named Motor Trend Truck of the Year

Motor Trend said Tuesday it has voted Ford Motor Co.'s F-150 model truck as its 2009 Truck of the Year, the third time in its production history that the half-ton pickup has taken top billing.

Ford better positioned to ride out recession

The Big Three in Detroit are fighting for a piece of the bailout pie.

Ford to Make Broader Bet on Small Cars

The Ford Motor Company, which devoted itself for nearly 20 years to putting millions of Americans into big pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles, is about to drastically alter its focus to building more small cars.

Chrysler, Ford make patriotic sales pitch

DETROIT - With sales of pickup trucks slipping, Ford and Chrysler are tugging on American heartstrings at this year’s Detroit auto show, painting themselves in red, white and blue to capture customers in an increasingly competitive market.