Work may be a four-letter word, but it is why trucks were originally designed. As gasoline prices soared this summer, consumers fell out of love with trucks, reminding Detroit that the American worker is the core customer. The latest example is the new Ford F-150, which the company last redesigned in 2004. At the time, the truck set a new standard for making life easier. It brought along practical features, such as tailgates with lift assist and more storage inside and out. It remains one of the best-riding and best-handling trucks I've test-driven.
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