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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 adding 3rd shift, 250 jobs for EcoBoost V6 production in Ohio

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 9:31PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will be adding a third shift at the Cleveland Engine Plant #1 in an effort to meet demand for the popular EcoBoost V6 and the naturally aspirated 3.7L V6 found in models like the Ford F150 and base model Ford Mustang – a move that could save 250 jobs in the Cleveland Ohio area.

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium: 420 reasons to love buying gas

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 5:16PM

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT benefits from a slight bump in power to 420hp and a fairly substantial exterior refresh – both of which work together to help the mighty Mustang to be one of the most exciting and entertaining cars to drive in the modern American market while also being one of the most head-turning cars on the road today.

The gauge cluster of the 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe in the dark

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 5:12PM

The dash of the 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 5:11PM

The Recaro seats of the 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 5:10PM

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe from the rear in the dark

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 5:09PM

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe from the rear

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 5:08PM

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe from the side

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 5:07PM

2013 Ford Focus to be produced in surprising location

By John Goreham on May 4, 2012 - 9:03AM

Ford’s new state of the art plant in Thailand will produce the 2013 Focus and other vehicles

2013 Ford Focus ST priced at $24,495, build site launched

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2012 - 3:56PM

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is the first global performance vehicle in Ford Motor Company’s One Ford plan and today, FoMoCo announced that the high performance Focus ST will carry a starting price of just $24,495 (including a destination fee of $795) - and you can build/price your dream Focus ST on the Ford vehicle website right now.

Ford requiring dealer certification to sell Ford Focus Electric, later this spring

By David Herron on April 30, 2012 - 8:43PM

As the Ford Focus Electric prepares to enter dealer show-rooms, Ford is requiring prospective dealers to become certified as being ready to sell electric cars.

Special 2013 Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang Goes to Auction

By Keith Griffin on April 29, 2012 - 8:46PM

Get your bid in to own a one-of-a-kind Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang through a live auction at the SAE Foundation's 25th anniversary celebration.

Onboard information system, a win or lose appeal

The Deal Maker Or Breaker With Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid And Electric Car Info Systems

By Nicolas Zart on April 28, 2012 - 2:32PM

There’s no denying stepping into a hybrid, HEV, a plug-in hybrid, PHEV or a pure electric car, EV for the first time can be a little disconcerting at first. Then it all makes sense, if the right environment has been intelligently thought of.

Ford's John Viera Shows How Ford’s Sustainability And Vehicle Environmental Strategy Worked

By Nicolas Zart on April 27, 2012 - 11:32AM

I had an interesting talk with Ford's John Viera, Global Director for Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters at Ford Motor Company about the carmaker‘s strategy.

2013 Ford Escape rated at best in class 33mpg

By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2012 - 11:04AM

The EPA has just released their official fuel economy figures for the all-new 2013 Ford Escape and with the help of the 1.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine, the new Escape is officially the most efficient vehicle in the class with an automatic transmission with all engines offering better than 30 miles per gallon.

2013 Shelby GT500 officially certified at 662 horsepower [update]

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2012 - 4:28PM

An interview with Chief Engineer of SVT and the Vice President of Marketing for Shelby and Boss, has revealed the Shelby GT500 certified horsepower will be more than originally announced.

The Future Of Electric Cars Points At The Beijing Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart on April 24, 2012 - 3:08PM

Is the Beijing Auto Show the event to watch out for electric cars from now? It seems to be heading that direction.

Dalena Henriques with the 2013 Ford Mustang GT

2013 Ford Mustang model Dalena Henriques running for Maxim's Hot 100

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2012 - 2:35PM

The Men’s lifestyle magazine Maxim is running a contest for the top 100 sexiest women on the planet and among the life of current nominees is Dalena Henriques – the stunning (yet faceless) young lady who helped Ford introduce the 2013 Mustang and Mustang GT via her online modeling site DalenaHenriques.com.

World EV speed record New York to Los Angeles

Racing from NY to LA with Electric Cars Rediscovering The Fun Of Traveling

By Nicolas Zart on April 23, 2012 - 10:48AM

We've known that coast to cost driving with in an electric car is possible for some time now with high-end performance electric cars, such as the Tesla Roadster, but thanks to Men’s Health Magazine, it is now also possible with proved Ford Focus Electric.

Coast to coast with a Ford Focus Electric

Ford Electric Focus And Men’s Health Tackle The Ultimate American Road Trip For Earth Day

By Nicolas Zart on April 22, 2012 - 1:07PM

This Earth Day is ideal for electric cars and Ford with two of its Focus Electric and Men’s Health Magazine are about to finish a nationwide road trip with a couple of top professional race car drivers.

More choice than ever with charging stations

Electric Car Drivers to Get More Choices for Charging Their Batteries

By Nicolas Zart on April 21, 2012 - 3:12PM

In the typical chicken or the egg philosophical conundrum, electric cars (EVs) and their equally important charging infrastructure have struck a balance judging by the ever growing choice of charging stations hitting the market.

Brilliant marketing by Ford turns parking into life-size pinball game

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2012 - 1:44PM

Ford uses humor and a great marketing ad to bring attention to the new Ford Focus Active Park Assist feature.

Ford investing $760 million for new plant in China

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 20, 2012 - 1:57PM

Ford is expanding it's operations in China with a large investment of $760 million into a new plant in Hangzhou.

Ford takes recycling to a new level

By John Goreham on April 18, 2012 - 9:27AM

New Ford products will offset the cost of petroleum based plastics with creative use of recycled materials including shredded currency and other interesting things

Happy 48th Birthday to the Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2012 - 12:07PM

On April 17th 1964, Ford Motor Company introduced a small, affordable sports car at the World’s Fair in New York that would revolutionize the American auto industry and an incredible 48 years later, the Ford Mustang has become the longest running and possibly the most well known American car in the history of the industry.

New 2015 Ford Mustang styling is already behind recent trends

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2012 - 9:00PM

The past trend for carmakers was to design cars with retro styling, and Ford may already be behind the styling curve as they take an all-new direction with the 2015 Mustang.

Ford Focus EV Pace Car to electrify NASCAR

Ford to electrify NASCAR at the Richmond 400 with 2012 Focus EV Pace Car

By Frank Sherosky on April 16, 2012 - 11:37AM

Ford Motor Company is again making NASCAR history this month as the all-new Focus Electric becomes the first all-electric pace car to ever lead the field for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Richmond 400.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Next generation Ford Mustang could go global

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2012 - 1:06PM

Many expect that the next generation of the Ford Mustang will arrive sometime in 2014 as a 2015 model – marking the 50th anniversary of the famous pony car’s first full year of production and some rumors are indicating that the redesigned Mustang could be sold globally for the first time.

Ford looks to Dow for carbon fiber composites to meet CAFE Requirements

By Don Bain on April 12, 2012 - 7:01PM

In the effort to fulfill Federal mileage mandates, Ford is teaming up with the Dow Chemical Company to develop low-cost carbon fiber composites to be used in the component manufacturing process cutting 750 lbs from the weight of the next generation of autos.

First stop, Mrs. Riley's Publik House in High Bridge NJ

Men's Health 3000 mile electric car road trip takes electric driving a long distance

By David Herron on April 12, 2012 - 2:54PM

Setting out yesterday from the NY Auto Show, a team organized by Men's Health Magazine is driving across country in a Ford Focus Electric and expects to get to the Santa Monica Pier in LA within 10-12 days, setting a new record for the fastest cross country trip with an electric car.

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