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Come to this section of Torque News to read general Ford news and reviews. The Ford F Series has been the bestselling vehicle in the United States for over three decades and here you will find the latest Ford news and reviews about of Ford models. The Ford brand is far more than just trucks. Models like the Fusion, Focus EV, Taurus, Fiesta, Mustang, Escape and Explorer make Ford a top competitor in pretty much every major automotive segment in both the American and global markets. Torque News reporters update the news on this page about Ford vehicles daily.

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The most commonly stolen new car is not a car

By John Goreham on July 9, 2013 - 3:03PM

Trucks and giant SUVs top HDLI's list of most commonly stolen newer vehicles.

VUHL 05 Ford EcoBoost powered Supercar unveiled

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2013 - 3:23PM

The VUHL 05 lightweight and innovative two-seat mid-engine supercar has been announced. It will be Ford EcoBoost powered and built for performance enthusiasts.

Hertz Penske creates hot new Ford Mustang GT rental [UPDATED]

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2013 - 12:26PM

For those who can’t buy a new 2014 Ford Mustang there is good news coming from Hertz Penske: A hot new Ford Mustang GT will be available to rent.

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally Cross X Games Munich

Watch Subaru WRX STI on two wheels at X Games Munich [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2013 - 2:42PM

Watch exciting Rally Cross action as #11 2013 Subaru WRX STI gets on two wheels at the Ford RallyCross final race at X Games in Munich.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST is best hot hatch in the world

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2013 - 11:18AM

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is the hottest hatch in the world and the popular compact proves that performance cars will continue.

Ford Mustang pummels Chevrolet Camaro in June 2013 sales - takes 2013 lead

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 12:49PM

For the second month in a row, the Ford Mustang has outsold the Chevrolet Camaro but the huge differential in June 2013 sales between the two American muscle cars has allowed the mighty Mustang to pull into the lead in the battle for the 2013 muscle car sales title – a position claimed by the Camaro in each of the past 3 years.

NHTSA ends Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable probe after Ford agrees to fix 467k cars

By Anthony Faccenda on July 1, 2013 - 8:31PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Sunday that it would close an investigation into certain model year 2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles after Ford agreed to fix the affected vehicles.

The Thunderbirds Mustang GT Special Edition and Falcon F-16 it emulates

This is how Mustangs get mixed up with Thunderbirds

By Don Bain on July 1, 2013 - 8:12PM

In the Ford Lexicon Mustangs and Thunderbirds are two different automotive animals, with spirits and attributes all their own, but when a specially designed Ford Mustang GT is built for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, we are mixing not only names but also modes of transportation.

The Ford-Soller assembly plant in St. Petersberg. Image courtesy of Ford.

Ford's 1 millionth car sold in Russia was a Focus

By Don Bain on July 1, 2013 - 6:23PM

Ford has sold its one-millionth vehicle in Russia, where until a couple of decades ago automobiles were beyond the grasp of most citizens, and it was a Ford Focus.

Heikkinen claims XGames RallyCross Gold in Munich, Doran and Foust take Silver and Bronze

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2013 - 3:22PM

Sunday brought us the second leg of the Global RallyCross double header from Munich Germany and after claiming the bronze medal on Saturday’s make-up race, Topi Heikkinen took the win on Sunday with Liam Doran finishing second and Tanner Foust finished third.

Ken Block and Liam Doran celebrate after their 1-2 finish

Liam Doran wins Global RallyCross XGames Gold in Munich Race #1, Ken Block claims Silver

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2013 - 1:06PM

This past weekend brought about the first double header event for the Global RallyCross series as the drivers headed to Munich Germany for the third leg of the XGames series this year – with Liam Doran taking the top spot on Saturday in his brand new Mini GRC car.

Ford Fusion from the print ad campaign. Image courtesy of Ford.

How thermal imaging helps Ford build quieter cars

By Don Bain on June 28, 2013 - 5:39PM

Ford is using thermal imaging technology – like that used by police and military units to find criminals and enemy combatants – to hunt down and eliminate air leaks in vehicle cabins with extreme prejudice.

2015 Ford Mustang may not be all that new and hot

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2013 - 9:16AM

The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang may not have as radical a design as many had originally thought. What are designers saying it will look like?

Ford introduces the new F150 Tremor EcoBoost Sport Truck

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2013 - 8:27PM

Today at a private event in Dearborn Michigan, the new Ford F150 Tremor was unveiled to the media - introducing the newest generation of Ford on-road sport trucks but unlike the old F150 Lightning that used a supercharged V8, the new F150 Tremor calls upon EcoBoost power.

The rear end of the 2014 Ford F150 Tremor Sport Truck

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2013 - 8:24PM

The side profile of the 2014 Ford F150 Tremor Sport Truck

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2013 - 8:23PM

The front end of the 2014 Ford F150 Tremor Sport Truck

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2013 - 8:23PM

Ford recalls three 2013 models over faulty door latches

By Anthony Faccenda on June 27, 2013 - 6:06PM

Ford has announced it is recalling certain 2013 Ford Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS vehicles over a door latch problem.

Joe Hinrichs/Ford F-150 line at Kansas City Plant. Image courtesy of Ford

Ford F-150 named Most American-Made for 2013

By Don Bain on June 25, 2013 - 6:38PM

In the global marketplace of today, American companies don't always make the most American cars, but this year Ford edged out Toyota in the Most American-Made Index.

The next generation high performance Mustang could retain the Shelby name - with a twist

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 3:58PM

We talked earlier this month about the rumors that the mighty GT500 would not continue on with the introduction of the 2015 Ford Mustang and that both the Shelby name and the 662 horsepower supercharged V8 could be gone but a new report suggests that the Shelby name may continue on with a new GT350 Mustang.

The 2012 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition in White

A fond farewell to the Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 9:35AM

Reports are surfacing that Ford Motor Company has decided to discontinue the Harley Davidson Edition trimline for the bestselling F150 pickup – marking an end to the partnership that began back in 1999 and spanned three generations of the Ford half ton truck.

2015 Ford Mustang GT test mule caught on video

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2013 - 4:32PM

Spyshots of the next generation 2015 Ford Mustang have been popping up all over the place but a new video on YouTube shows what is unquestionably a next generation Mustang test car out on the open road somewhere in the Metro Detroit area and while the car is covered in thick camo – we get a few parting sound clips of the new Mustang along with a look at features like the front and rear brakes.

2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra's V6 leads in key fuel economy measure

By John Goreham on June 19, 2013 - 9:42AM

Many work trucks see very little highway time. The GM V6 in the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra saves fuel it where it counts.

Technologically inept rejoice! MyFord Touch to get buttons and knobs

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2013 - 3:25PM

Due to the hordes of aging buyers who are unable to figure out how to turn on the radio in their new Ford vehicle, the Motor Company will begin adding traditional buttons and knobs to vehicles equipped with MyFord Touch – presumably in a similar fashion to what we recently experienced with the 2013 Ford F150.

Ford using robots as test drivers to further abuse its trucks [video]

By Aaron Turpen on June 16, 2013 - 12:49PM

Ford has turned to robotic technology to solve the problem of harsh, continuous durability testing and the need for faster time frames.

2014 Ford Fiesta has best-in-class MPG

By Aaron Turpen on June 16, 2013 - 1:00AM

The EPA's numbers are in for the 2014 Ford Fiesta and they best everyone else in this contentious, fuel-sipping category.

2013 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost Review: New technology makes America's bestselling truck even better

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2013 - 10:42PM

The Ford F150 is America’s bestselling truck and while there weren’t many changes for the 2013 model year F150, pretty much every change made for 2013 was featured on my F150 FX4 EcoBoost test vehicle – making for a very clear illustration of why this is America’s bestselling truck and how Ford keeps holds onto that title with new high tech features.

The dash of the 2013 Ford F150 FX4

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2013 - 10:34PM

The interior of the 2013 Ford F150 FX4

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2013 - 10:33PM

The seats of the 2013 Ford F150 FX4

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2013 - 10:32PM

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