For the first few decades of the 20th century, V8 engines were finicky, expensive things reserved for low-production luxury cars. Fancy pants Cadillacs and LaSalles were powered by V8s, while more ...

Call it escalation. The Maverick is now offered with a V8 engine. It isn't the biggest V8 engine Ford ever produced, but it is at least a good place to start. The V8 option might very well reduce the ...