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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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Ford C-MAX takes on Toyota Prius in new Olympic-style ad campaign [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on October 4, 2012 - 7:01PM

Ford's new "Hybrid Games" marketing campaign showcases the C-MAX besting the Toyota Prius v in a series of hybrid-related challenges.

Camaro beats Mustang, Challenger in September 2012 sales race

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2012 - 6:35PM

Sales numbers in the American muscle car class dipped in September 2012 from the month before but that didn’t stop General Motors from selling more Chevrolet Camaro coupes and convertibles than their competitors’ muscle cars from Ford and Dodge.

2015 Ford Mustang to get powerful fuel-efficient 4-cylinder

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2012 - 8:00AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang is reported to be getting a 4-cylinder EcoBoost and now the technical specs are becoming clearer.

The 1.0-liter Ford EcoBoost engine. Image courtesy of Ford.

By Don Bain on October 2, 2012 - 4:51PM

Ford Motor Company's revolutionary 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine has won a highly coveted Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics magazine, announced today.

Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium blends fuel efficiency with luxury

By John Goreham on October 2, 2012 - 2:52PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid will offer buyers added luxury and the price is the same as the Ecoboost 2.0 turbo model.

Tanner Foust takes first win of Global RallyCross season, sets sights on championship

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2012 - 7:44PM

Tanner Foust has had a strong 2012 Global RallyCross season, putting himself among the leaders in all of the first four races of the year but in the most recent race held this past weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Foust did what he has not been able to do throughout the 2012 GRC season – winning the event final and setting up a two-car battle for the season championship with Ford teammate Brian Deegan.

1919 Model T Highboy. Image courtesy of wikimedia commons.

Ford's iconic Model T marks 104th birthday today

By Don Bain on October 1, 2012 - 2:41PM

The car that came in any color, “as long as it’s black,” was introduced to the American public on this day in 1908 by Henry Ford.

Ford looking to use wood fibers for sustainable automobile interiors

By David Herron on September 28, 2012 - 5:06PM

Ford and Weyerhaeuser are researching use of wood fibers to create materials that can replace the fossil fuel based materials used in traditional vehicle interior components.

Ford F-150 wows customers with luxury or ruggedness

By John Goreham on September 27, 2012 - 12:31PM

The Ford F-150 is still a favorite for many due to its flexibility and value.

Improve your relationship by doing this in the car

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2012 - 11:50AM

A new survey by the Ford Motor Company and YourTango reveals a surprising Rx for couples looking to spice up their relationship, and it involves the car.

Ford Fusion makes noise to keep the car quiet

By John Goreham on September 26, 2012 - 5:01PM

Active noise cancellation helps to offset unpleasant sounds made by tiny engines and CVTs.

Racing legend Tom Gloy wins Goodguys 2012 Hot Rod of the Year

By Aaron Turpen on September 25, 2012 - 5:41PM

Indy racing legend Tom Gloy has returned to the automotive arena to win the Goodguys 2012 Tank's Hot Rod of the Year with his custom Roadster build.

Rare 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I Cobra Turbo Jet to auction next month

By Aaron Turpen on September 24, 2012 - 5:10PM

With only 857 made (and only 50 in this paint scheme), the 1970 Mustang Mach I Cobra Turbo Jet is one of the most sought after ponies in the world and a rare, museum-like original will be sold at auction next month in Mississippi.

Official pricing for the 2013 Ford Fusion comes online starting at $22,495

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2012 - 4:22PM

Although Ford Motor Company offered up a build page for the 2013 Ford Fusion months ago with preliminary pricing – the company has now added a full blown configuration page complete with official pricing and the best news is that none of the trimlines have increased in price from what Ford first announced back in May.

Ford Police Interceptors winning Michigan State Police tests

By Aaron Turpen on September 23, 2012 - 4:53AM

The Michigan State Police have been testing potential vehicles for addition to their fleet and the results show that Ford's Interceptors are coming out on top.

The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with the American Flag.

2013 Ford Taurus SHO: aggressive new styling meets twin turbo awesomeness

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2012 - 8:23PM

The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO is powered by the same powerful twin turbo EcoBoost V6 engine as the 2012 and older models but the exterior refresh displayed across the entire 2013 Taurus lineup gives the newest SHO a look that is far more appropriate for a modern high performance sedan.

The rear seats of the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2012 - 8:21PM

The front seats of the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2012 - 8:20PM

The dash of the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2012 - 8:19PM

The back end of the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2012 - 8:18PM

The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO front corner shot

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2012 - 8:17PM

2013 Shelby GT350 and GT500 Super Snake roll into Vegas

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2012 - 8:36AM

The 2013 Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500 Super Snake roll into Las Vegas for the Shelby American 50th Anniversary Tour grand finale.

Unique 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 created for life-changing cause

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2012 - 7:00PM

A very special one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will be auctioned off this Saturday to benefit the Henry Ford Health System.

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Coupe

Introducing the 850hp 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2012 - 12:39PM

The folks at Shelby American have just announced the details for the 203 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake – an extreme performance version of the production Shelby GT500 Mustang – with the new Super Snake being the most powerful Shelby Mustang production model ever offered.

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid leaps past the competition in fuel economy

By John Goreham on September 18, 2012 - 1:12PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid will offer an insane 47 mpg. Here’s how they did it.

Ford Teen Driving Safety Campaign in Hollywood

Ford Teen Driving Safety Campaign Multiply Events

By Nicolas Zart on September 15, 2012 - 5:43PM

Ford is pursuing its intelligent teen driving campaign. This year, the campaign joins more events.

2012 Ford Edge recalled over dangerous fire-causing defect

By Anthony Faccenda on September 15, 2012 - 1:31PM

According to Ford, a parts supplier error is to blame for the newly issued recall.

Ford NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne with EcoBoost MPG trophy

NASCAR drivers face off in Fusion EcoBoost MPG challenge

By Aaron Turpen on September 15, 2012 - 1:43AM

Ford's NASCAR stars faced off in a challenge that defied all their expertise by asking them to lay off the accelerator and maximize fuel savings instead of speed. The results were amazing.

Ford’s new lithium ion batteries improve cars in 3 key ways

By John Goreham on September 13, 2012 - 3:00PM

Ford claims there are 3 main advantages in moving to the new generation of lithium ion batteries. Ford also claims it has reduced its use of a costly rare-Earth magnet material in its new hybrid drives.

Ford beefs up the police interceptor with a new "cop motor"

By John Goreham on September 13, 2012 - 8:46AM

New engine will offer more power and better fuel efficiency in the Taurus Police Interceptor.

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