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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 1953 Ford F100 designed by Chip Foose raises $170k for children’s charities

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2013 - 11:55AM

This weekend, the 1953 Ford F100 pickup designed by Chip Foose for the people at WD40 and the SEMA Cares charities rolled onto the auction block of the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction and when the final gavel came down – this gorgeous restomod pickup raised $170,000 for children’s charities.

Custom 2013 Shelby GT500s bring big money for charity

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2013 - 8:34AM

Two custom 2013 Ford Shelby GT500s have brought top dollars at the Barrett-Jackson auction.

Actor Jeremy Irons calls Downton Abbey the 'Ford Fiesta of TV'

By Anthony Faccenda on January 19, 2013 - 12:42PM

Although the creators behind the hit PBS show Downton Abbey have not responded to Irons' statement, Ford released both written and video responses directed at the actor. Keep reading to check out both.

2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake with Wide Body option

Shelby GT500 Super Snake unveiled with performance-enhancing upgrade

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2013 - 11:43AM

Shelby American unveiled its 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake with a new performance option that will keep the snake firmly planted on the ground.

The engine bay of the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Widebody

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2013 - 10:39AM

The back end of the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Widebody

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2013 - 10:38AM

A side view of the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Widebody

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2013 - 10:37AM

The Pocket Rocket returns to Detroit with the new Shelby Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2013 - 4:05PM

Carroll Shelby’s name is best known for building higher performance versions of already powerful V8-powered models but at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Shelby American Inc introduced their latest “pocket rocket” in the form of the new 2013 Shelby Focus ST.

The engine bay of the 2013 Shelby Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2013 - 4:03PM

The interior of the 2013 Shelby Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2013 - 4:03PM

The rear end of the 2013 Shelby Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2013 - 4:02PM

The side profile of the 2013 Shelby Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2013 - 4:02PM

This Electric Ford Fusion Goes 620-Miles on Full Charge and a Tank of Gasoline

By Nicolas Zart on January 17, 2013 - 4:40PM

The new Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid sets the bar high with great range and connectivity. See what else Ford has achieved with it.

The 2013 Ford F-150 courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

Ford trumps Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards

By Don Bain on January 16, 2013 - 6:02PM

For the third straight year Ford has taken top honors in the Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer and Overall Loyalty to Make categories of the Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, announced at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit.

A 2013 Ford F150 racing a 2013 Chevy Silverado

Ford and GM hooking up to cut costs

By Don Bain on January 15, 2013 - 9:37PM

The vehicles built by Ford and GM have always been uniquely distinct species, but now an agreement signed between the two automotive giants could bring their combined economies of scale to bear on third party production of parts like transmissions.

The Ford Atlas Concept truck shows a very bright future for the bestselling F150

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2013 - 9:36PM

Ford Motor Company didn’t make a whole lot of noise about what they were bringing to the 2013 North American International Auto Show, when they took the stage in Joe Louis Arena this morning and brought out the new Ford Atlas Concept truck – the Motor Company alluded to a very, very bright future for the popular Ford F150.

The interior of the Ford Atlas Concept Truck

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2013 - 9:34PM

The rear end of the Ford Atlas Concept Truck

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2013 - 9:33PM

The side profile of the Ford Atlas Concept Truck

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2013 - 9:32PM

A Week Of Electric Vehicle News In review

By Nicolas Zart on January 13, 2013 - 1:03PM

This week has been chock full of electric vehicle news that will have an impact on tomorrow’s EV landscape. Find out what happen and what this means for you.

Ford to hire 2,200 salaried workers in the U.S. this year

By Aaron Turpen on January 12, 2013 - 12:58AM

Need a job? Call Ford. The company has announced that they will be hiring over two thousand salaried workers in the United States this year, building on the over eight thousand hired in 2012.

Ford opens cars to hackers to design car gizmos of the future

By David Herron on January 11, 2013 - 2:08PM

Ford has announced both software and hardware interfaces allowing 3rd parties to build advanced high-technology accessories, converting the car into an application development platform.

An image labeled Focus ECOnetic Technology © 2012 by Ford

Ford finds Europeans label climatic change as world's biggest issue

By Don Bain on January 10, 2013 - 7:09PM

Currently in the US, gas is at the lowest prices we’ve seen in years, but in Europe, despite the slow economy, one third of auto buyers are willing to shell out extra hard-earned Euros for a car with higher mileage and lower emissions.

Two one-off 2013 Shelby GT500’s up for auction at Barrett-Jackson

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2013 - 6:24PM

Barrett-Jackson has just announced two must-have one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 charity vehicles will be coming up for auction next week.

Ford finishes strong in December 2012 and things should get better in 2013

By Patrick Rall on January 10, 2013 - 1:14PM

Ford Motor Company finished with a positive growth in December 2012 which helped to contribute to positive sales growth for the 2012 calendar year but thanks to an array of new models on sale now and more arriving over the next few months, 2013 could be a much stronger year for the Blue Oval crew.

Ford Fusion Energi wins most connected car award

Ford Fusion Named Most Connected Car By Connect World

By Nicolas Zart on January 9, 2013 - 10:37AM

Ford grabs another award making the Fusion Energi the most connected vehicles currently available. So what does it mean for you exactly?

Ford opening SYNC AppLink, increasing smart phone usability in cars

By David Herron on January 8, 2013 - 2:41PM

Smart phones are the next big wave in technology, and Ford is opening the door to integrating smart phone apps with automobiles with a new SYNC AppLink developer program.

Ford Teams Up With Eaton, SunPower, Whirlpool and Georgia Institute of Technology

By Nicolas Zart on January 8, 2013 - 12:25PM

Ford is teaming up with energy leaders and smart appliance makers to help you better manage your energy use, ultimately saving money and being more eco-friendly. See how plug-in vehicles and smart appliances work together.

Chevrolet Camaro wins 3rd straight muscle car sales title, Ford sells more V8s

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2013 - 3:00PM

The Ford Mustang trailed by less than 1,100 units going into December as the pony car attempted to prevent the Chevrolet Camaro from winning its third straight segment sales title but the bowtie-clad muscle car managed to claim its 6th monthly win of the year in December and in doing so – General Motors has the bragging right of offering America’s bestselling muscle car once again.

Ford's new cars will help you get a date and much more

By John Goreham on January 7, 2013 - 1:19PM

Ford’s partnership with new App suppliers will help you find a date, catch up on your reading, and find that perfect song.

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