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Ford

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 All New 2013 Ford Focus. Image courtesy of Ford.

2013 Ford Fusion models now available, new ad campaign highlights innovation

By Don Bain on November 3, 2012 - 9:33PM

Traditionally, sedans have been considered the choice of aging seniors, but the 2013 Ford Fusion is seeking to dispel that perception with sleek new styling, a wide choice of powertrains, excellent efficiency and a new multimedia ad campaign.

The RTR Stage 3 Mustang shines at SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2012 - 1:56AM

Among the collection of Ford Mustang models at the 2012 SEMA Show was the gorgeous deep metallic red machine shown on the right side but unlike the rest of the Mustangs in attendance that are based on standard V6 or GT models - this is the new RTR Stage 3 Mustang designed by drift racer Vaughn Gittin Jr and modified by the folks at Mother’s.

The back end of the RTR Stage 3 Ford Mustang modified by Mother's

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2012 - 1:54AM

A rear corner shot of the RTR Stage 3 Ford Mustang modified by Mother's

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2012 - 1:53AM

The side profile of the RTR Stage 3 Ford Mustang modified by Mother's

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2012 - 1:52AM

Tanner Foust soars to the 2012 Global RallyCross championship at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2012 - 3:19AM

The 2012 Global RallyCross season championship came down to a shootout between Ford drivers Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan at the 6th event of the year and when the dust cleared outside of the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas - Top Gear host Tanner Foust ran away with the win and the 2012 GRC championship.

The Ford Racing Twin Turbo Cobra Jet Concept

Ford unveils a twin turbocharged 5.0L Mustang Cobra Jet at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2012 - 1:41AM

Every year, the folks from Ford Racing bring something to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas that is sure to be a showstopper and this year – that special something that will become the center of attention in the massive Ford Motor Company display is the incredible twin turbocharged 2013 Ford Racing Cobra Jet Mustang shown on the right.

The engine of the Ford Racing Twin Turbo Cobra Jet Concept

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2012 - 1:36AM

The engine bay of the Ford Racing Twin Turbo Cobra Jet Concept

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2012 - 1:33AM

The rear corner of the Ford Racing Twin Turbo Cobra Jet Concept

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2012 - 1:28AM

The front end of the Ford Racing Twin Turbo Cobra Jet Concept

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2012 - 1:27AM

Ford Racing's global identifier. Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Ford reveals new global image for racing and motorsports

By Don Bain on October 31, 2012 - 12:27AM

Ford has had racing and motorsports in the blood for over 100 years, since the debut of the original 999 in 1901 through the 1960s, when GT40s repeatedly won at Le Mans and including today's range of Ford-powered racing cars all over the globe.

Ford earns record profits

By John Goreham on October 30, 2012 - 6:02PM

The American car company that did not get bailed out is seeing huge, taxable profits

Ford dominates Consumer Reports' list of most unreliable vehicles

By Anthony Faccenda on October 29, 2012 - 5:59PM

Ford, along with its luxury brand Lincoln, made up 60 percent of Consumer Reports' list of the most unreliable cars on the market.

Ford wins in L.A. County Sherriff’s Department shootout

By John Goreham on October 26, 2012 - 1:37PM

In the very important police fleet market the Blue Oval continues to win the nod from the boys in blue.

Ford declares war on car cooties

By John Goreham on October 26, 2012 - 10:41AM

Ford teams with the University of Michigan to fight the little buggers.

2013 Green Car of the Year finalists are official, diverse

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2012 - 10:14AM

The organizers behind the Green Car of the Year award have announced their finalists for 2013 and while the 5 vehicles in the running for the major award are fairly predictable – the diversity among these five vehicles show how much the “green car” segment has changed in the past few years.

1940 Ford Coupe gets reborn for hot rodders [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2012 - 8:56AM

The 1940 Ford Coupe is a legend among hot rodders and classic car enthusiasts and it’s being reborn by Ford.

GM Rosario Automotive Complex, Argentina

Ford, GM looking to make changes to overseas production

By Aaron Turpen on October 26, 2012 - 8:56AM

Ford looks to Europe for restructuring of its operations in a troubled automotive climate there while General Motors plans expansion in South America as home for a new global platform.

Chip Foose and SEMA Cares build a pair of Ford trucks for 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2012 - 9:23PM

The SEMA Cares charity group and well known custom car designer Chip Foose have teamed up each of the past three years to design a truly unique muscle car in a WD40 paint scheme and while the team got together again for the 2012 SEMA Show – this year the charity build features two unique Ford pickups.

Ford's Power of Choice hits the right notes for 99% of commuters

Ford Shows Potential With its Power of Choice

By Nicolas Zart on October 25, 2012 - 9:00PM

After a day spent behind the wheels of almost every Ford available, my wife and I walked away from it feeling there was a Ford for everyone out there. The trick is to figure out which one is yours.

Ford SVT Raptor program will assault your senses [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2012 - 9:55AM

Ford is offering a must-experience Raptor Assault Program that allows drivers a dream opportunity to drive the 2013 F-150 SVT Raptor on a high-performance off-road course.

A preview of the Ford Mustangs coming to SEMA

Ford teases the mighty Mustangs of SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2012 - 3:02PM

While we have already seen one tightly cropped shot of a Ford Mustang headed to the 2012 SEMA Show, today Ford Motor Company offered up artwork teasing four modified Mustangs that will debut in the flesh next week in Vegas – although none of these appear to be our “mystery Mustang” that we discussed on Monday.

The Ford F Series trucks headed to SEMA 2012

Ford teases the F Series pickups coming to SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2012 - 12:01PM

The Ford F Series is always among the most popular vehicles at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and 2012 should be no different with today bringing us our first look at a trio of the pickups that will be in the massive Ford Motor Company display.

Ford Focus prepped for British Police Patrol demonstrated in England

By Don Bain on October 23, 2012 - 5:03PM

A one-off demonstrator Ford Focus official police patrol vehicle has been developed and engineered at Ford Special Vehicle Preparations (SVP) in Earls Colne, Essex, pursuant to the unmarked vehicle’s debut in the UK crime thriller The Sweeney.

Ford teases mystery Mustang and "big news" ahead of 2012 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2012 - 6:19PM

Ford Motor Company released the ultra close up image shown on the right earlier today, proclaiming that they had “big news” at the 2012 SEMA Show and asking fans of their Facebook page to guess what this news might be in relation to what is very likely the hood of some special Ford Mustang.

New Ford F-Series Super Duty sets 2013 benchmark for workhorse pickups

By Don Bain on October 20, 2012 - 7:48PM

The new Ford F-series Super Duty truck lineup for 2013 sets the highest standards for payload, towing and braking performance in its class.

Modified 2013 Ford Escapes teased ahead of SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2012 - 10:21PM

While the compact Escape SUV has been ignored for the most part in the Ford Motor Company SEMA displays, the redesigned 2013 Ford Escape will be in attendance with two modded up examples to show that the new small SUV can play host to just as much personalization as the rest of the FoMoCo lineup.

Ford Fiesta gets 90 mpg with ECOnetic diesel engine

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2012 - 5:32PM

Ford has developed a TDCi diesel engine in a Ford Fiesta that has won the fuel-efficiency marathon in the UK getting 90 mpg.

Ford Fiesta is becoming a global game-changer

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2012 - 3:48PM

The 2012 Ford Fiesta has overtaken the small car market as the number one selling small car in Europe, and could be on track to be a global game-changer with the 2014 model.

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