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  Ford Maverick Lobo Looks to Revive the Long-Lost Sport Truck Ford has recently unveiled a new version of its compact pickup truck, the Maverick, that aims to bring back the spirit of the sport truck segment. The Maverick Lobo is a performance-oriented model that features a more aggressive design, a turbocharged engine, and a sport-tuned suspension. The sport truck segment was popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, when automakers offered trucks with enhanced power, handling, and styling. Some of the most iconic examples were the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Chevrolet Silverado SS, and the Dodge Ram SRT-10. However, as fuel prices rose and consumer preferences shifted, the sport truck market dwindled and eventually disappeared. Ford hopes to revive the interest in sport trucks with the Maverick Lobo, which is based on the Maverick hybrid that debuted earlier this year. The Maverick Lobo has a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque, paired w...