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While the Ford F-150 as we know it debuted in 1948, the history of the Blue Oval’s pickups go back even further. The first pickup made by the Dearborn automaker hit the market in July 1917—one hundred years ago, last month. Since then, a philosophy of constant innovation have kept them a top-pick for truck owners, with the current F-150 boasting 40 years of dominance.

Once you get past the intimidating looks and specs of the all-new 2017 Ford Raptor, you’ll find there’s not much that this truck can’t do. While purists may point to a twin-turbo V6 instead of a V8 being a detracting factor, the 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque make it substantially more powerful than the truck it replaces. Besides—it can fly.

Sometimes, drivers prefer to stick to mainstream sedans rather than pay out of the nose for a luxury option, which is why top-shelf trims like the 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum exist. Building on the comfort and reliability of the impressive midsizer, the Blue Oval has made this stand-out car even more outstanding with premium appointments galore.