Yet, utes would remain closer to niche products until December 1956, when Ford launched the Ranchero. What made the Ranchero a big deal was that it was a stylish and dignified car, but it also had a ...

The design of most modern pickups doesn't leave much room for creativity — except up front, and there we've ended up with tall hoods and big grilles that give a new definition to "killer good looks." ...