Trucks have come a long way since then, and not necessarily in a good way. The premise with Ford’s pickup was pretty simple, he wanted to give farmers a simple, rugged vehicle to help carry ...

The version shown was a prototype, but the model that potential customers hope to see next year won’t include many modern-day accoutrements.

The Jeff Bezos–backed startup will offer over 100 accessories at launch, including a flat-pack kit that turns the Slate into a five-seat SUV.