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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 Ford Focus ST and Ford Fiesta ST at Ken Block's HQ

Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST Buyers to Get Free Performance Driver's Training

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2013 - 1:23PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that buyers of the sporty Focus ST and Fiesta ST will be able to attend the Octane Academy high performance driving school at Miller Motorsports Park where they will receive complementary driving instruction – giving owners a chance to unlock the full potential of their hot Ford hatchback in a safe setting under the watchful eyes of professional instructors.

Ford's in his flivver, all's well with the world

By Don Bain on July 30, 2013 - 7:49PM

It would be Henry Ford’s 150th birthday, were he alive today, and chances are he would be happy with how the company he founded is doing over 100 years after he began building a Model T every 90 minutes on the revolutionary moving assembly line he created.

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Ford recalls C-Max hybrid because it may fail to protect against head injuries

By Anthony Faccenda on July 29, 2013 - 3:44PM

Ford is recalling certain 2013 Ford C-Max hybrid vehicles due to a roof issue, which may pose a dangerous risk to occupants.

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 last year of the iconic muscle car

By Denis Flierl on July 28, 2013 - 7:44AM

Shelby announces it will end limited run of its Shelby GT350 and the last order for the 2013 Shelby GT350 will be taken December 31, 2013.

Congress threatening to end ATVM loan program that funded Leaf, Model S, and other successes

By David Herron on July 24, 2013 - 7:50PM

A Bush-era program giving federal loans to support "advanced technology vehicle manufacturing" is under threat from Congress, but it should be ended anyway.

Ben & Lindsay Sattler before their new 2013 C-MAX Energi. Image courtesy Ford

How Ford is greening US one household at a time

By Don Bain on July 24, 2013 - 6:11PM

Ford not only builds some of the most efficient automobiles on the planet, but is also demonstrating how the average household can lower emissions and conserve energy by greening the homes of winners in the MyEnergi Lifestyle Retrofit National Contest.

2014 Ford Fiesta beats Porsche, Audi and Range Rover

By Denis Flierl on July 24, 2013 - 6:44AM

The 2014 Ford Fiesta is the most popular car in the world with women and beats Porsche Boxer S, Audi Allroad and new Range Rover as “Women’s World Car of the Year.”

Ford's Career Hub image. Coutesy of Ford

Ford launches largest hiring initiative since Y2K

By Don Bain on July 23, 2013 - 6:22PM

Ford has added 800 new salaried positions to its efforts to hire 2,200 salaried professionals to its workforce, bringing the total to 3,000 – the largest hiring push since 2000.

Ford reporting on greenhouse gas emissions from factories in India

By David Herron on July 22, 2013 - 5:35PM

As part of a company-wide strategy to clean up their operations, Ford Motors is beginning to report greenhouse gas emissions at their facilities in India, following an existing program of reporting in several other countries.

Heikkinen Holds Off Ken Block - Wins 3rd Straight Global RallyCross Race

By Patrick Rall on July 22, 2013 - 12:45PM

The Global RallyCross racers took to Bristol Motor Speedway this past weekend and Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen did what no GRC driver has ever done – winning his 3rd consecutive race in dominating fashion while also taking a massive lead in the run for the 2013 Global RallyCross Championship.

Ford Police Interceptor with new Surveillance Mode. Image courtesy of Ford

New Ford Police Interceptor technology to protect Boys in Blue [video]

By Don Bain on July 19, 2013 - 3:45PM

Ford is adding new technology to its Police Interceptors to raise security levels for constables working in squad cars – especially late at night – removing the threat of surreptitious approach from behind.

Ford sued because infotainment system is an 'unmitigated disaster'

By Anthony Faccenda on July 18, 2013 - 3:11PM

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor Co. claiming that the MyFord Touch and MyLincoln infotainment systems are defective.

Liam Doran Returns as Global RallyCross Heads to Bristol

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2013 - 2:59PM

The fifth race of the 2013 Global RallyCross season will take place this Saturday in Bristol Tennessee and after missing the New Hampshire race last week, series front runner Liam Doran will make his America rally debut in the Mini race car that did so well in Munich.

Ford to Introduce Next Generation Mustang with Limited Edition 2014 1/2 Models

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2013 - 1:02PM

The next generation Ford Mustang is expected to arrive in full force for the 2015 model year but the word from Mustangs Daily is that the first examples of the new S550 Mustang platform will be introduced as a unique 2014 ½ model year Mustang – with just 1,000 examples of the 50th anniversary pony car built ahead of the full 2015 model year.

New study highlights switch to smaller engines despite growing consumer concern

By John Goreham on July 17, 2013 - 1:52PM

A new study shows just how quickly automakers are moving to small engines. However, there is growing evidence that in the real world the fuel economy of these engines is not living up to promises.

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Ford selling 4 times as many vehicles like C-MAX

By Don Bain on July 16, 2013 - 7:00PM

Ford has increased its share of the electrified vehicle market to almost 16 percent during the first half of 2013, a 12-point gain over last year, lead by hybrids like the C-MAX Energi.

Fousts Last Lap Spin Gives Heikkinen New Hampshire Global RallyCross Win

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2013 - 2:27PM

Tanner Foust was a dominant force at this past weekend’s Global RallyCross event in New Hampshire in both his heat race and the final run for the win but a rare accident on the last lap in the last turn gave Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen his second straight GRC win – and a powerful lead in the 2013 championship standings.

2014 Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST Mountune

2014 Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST get hotter with Mountune upgrades

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2013 - 8:13AM

The 2014 Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST get even hotter as Ford offers a new Mountune upgrade for even more performance for the hot hatches.

2015 Ford Mustang returning to Australia after 50 years

By Denis Flierl on July 14, 2013 - 4:33PM

The Australians can celebrate the return of the V8 Mustang as the new global 2015 Ford Mustang returns after being gone for almost 50 years.

Watch Tanner Foust blister the Nurburgring in the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 12, 2013 - 10:41AM

Tanner Foust takes on the Nurburgring in the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST and comes away thoroughly impressed.

Ken Block and Travis Pastrana battle for position

Global RallyCross back in action tonight on ESPN3

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2013 - 12:10PM

The 2013 Global RallyCross Championship season continues tonight as the drivers finally hit US soil at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the 4th race of the season – after beginning the 2013 GRC campaign included three events at XGames events in other locations around the world.

Ford slashes price of 2014 Focus EV to counter abysmal sales

By Anthony Faccenda on July 10, 2013 - 2:21PM

Ford has announced it will drop the price of the 2014 Ford Focus EV by $4,000, but is it too little, too late?

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.

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