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YouTube Video RkxFQVRQOTVOTTdpRVJFWEJnRF94VFFRLkFCN0YzMTg1RUFCREMxMDY Big trucks are getting more expensive, harder to park, and thirstier than ever. But compact and midsize pickups are quietly becoming some of the smartest vehicles in America.

In this video, Nik Miles breaks down five trucks that prove you don’t need an $80,000 full-size pickup to tow, haul, commute, and still have fun.

We look at the Ford Maverick Lobo, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevrolet Colorado — including towing numbers, horsepower, technology, comfort, off-road capability, and which one makes the most sense for real buyers.

From the racetrack-inspired Maverick Lobo to the bulletproof Tacoma and the tech-packed Colorado, these are the trucks changing what Americans actually need from a pickup.

Featured trucks:
Ford Maverick Lobo
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Ford Ranger
Toyota Tacoma
Chevrolet Colorado

Which small truck would you buy?

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America’s Small Truck Revolution: 5 Pickups That Make Big Trucks Look Stupid
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Big trucks are getting more expensive, harder to park, and thirstier than ever. But compact and midsize pickups are quietly becoming some of the smartest vehicles in America.

In this video, Nik Miles breaks down five trucks that prove you don’t need an $80,000 full-size pickup to tow, haul, commute, and still have fun.

We look at the Ford Maverick Lobo, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevrolet Colorado — including towing numbers, horsepower, technology, comfort, off-road capability, and which one makes the most sense for real buyers.

From the racetrack-inspired Maverick Lobo to the bulletproof Tacoma and the tech-packed Colorado, these are the trucks changing what Americans actually need from a pickup.

Featured trucks:
Ford Maverick Lobo
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Ford Ranger
Toyota Tacoma
Chevrolet Colorado

Which small truck would you buy?

Subscribe for more automotive reviews, buyer advice, and brutally honest car stories from Test Miles.
America’s Small Truck Revolution: 5 Pickups That Make Big Trucks Look Stupid
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Ferrari has revealed its first fully electric production car, the Ferrari Luce, and the internet has absolutely lost its mind.

Some people say it looks like a Honda. Others see a Hyundai. A few are comparing it to a Toyota Crown. And then there’s the price: around $640,000.

But this story gets even stranger. Former Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive and his LoveFrom studio worked with Ferrari on the project, raising questions about whether Ferrari is becoming less old-school supercar brand and more luxury technology company.

The Luce has triggered social media chaos, investor concern, and a serious debate about what the future of Ferrari should look like. Is this a brilliant move for younger luxury buyers who grew up with iPhones instead of V12 engines? Or has Ferrari made its most controversial car ever?

Nik Miles takes a closer look at the Ferrari Luce, the styling backlash, the electric performance promises, the Pope appearance, and whether Ferrari fans are ready for the brand’s battery-powered future.
Ferrari’s $640,000 Electric Car Has Everyone Asking One Question
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Lexus has finally turned the ES into an electric luxury sedan — and it may be one of the most normal, useful EVs yet.

The 2026 Lexus ES electric is longer, roomier, quieter, and designed for real life rather than EV theatre. With up to 307 miles of range in the ES 350e, available all-wheel drive and 338 horsepower in the ES 500e, a calmer new design, a bigger interior, available reclining rear seats, massage, a 14-inch touchscreen, and Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, this is an electric car built for commuters, families, airport runs, school runs, and grown-up luxury.

Nik Miles takes a look around the new electric Lexus ES to see whether this is the luxury EV sedan normal people have been waiting for.
Lexus Just Made Its Most Sensible Luxury Sedan Electric
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  • 2026 Kia Sportage
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    How Mazda Uses Real World Crash Data To Make Every New Vehicle Safer

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    Crash tests grab attention, but Mazda’s safety strategy starts long before a vehicle hits a barrier and continues long…

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  • Lucid Air
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    ByNik Miles May 31, 2026

    A big recall week for Honda, Jeep, and Lucid does not mean the same problem is spreading across the…

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  • Ferrari Luce EV
    Ferrari | Business | EV

    Why Ferrari’s $640K EV Luce Has Everyone Arguing

    ByNik Miles May 31, 2026May 31, 2026

    The Ferrari Luce EV has sparked fierce debate over design, price, influence, electric performance, and whether Ferrari can move…

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    The cheapest way to own a Lamborghini Miura is still not cheap, but Mattel may have found the most…

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