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Ford Maverick
Coverage of Ford Maverick in the Nexus archive.
- Slate is betting Americans want less car for less money
Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, is launching an affordable electric pickup truck priced at $24,950 to cater to drivers seeking simpler, analog features. The vehicle targets a market gap by offering a low-cost alternative to expensive, tech-heavy trucks, capitalizing on online nostalgia for small, no-frills vehicles like old Ford Rangers and Japanese Kei trucks.
- The most fuel-efficient affordable cars you can buy in 2026
The article highlights the 2026 Toyota Prius with 57-MPG fuel efficiency and sportier styling, as well as the Ford Maverick hybrid compact pickup truck offering improved efficiency.