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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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What is common between Ford Focus Electric and plastic bottles

By Armen Hareyan on January 22, 2012 - 10:09AM

Ford took advantage of the past CES and NAIAS shows to present it's Focus electric car, which is expected to be sold at the end of the 2012 in the United States and has something common with 2 million plastic bottles. An explanation in Ford's recent release reveals how many clean car units the company may sell in the foreseeable future.

1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster at NAIAS 2012

1934 Edsel Ford Model 40 Special Speedster at NAIAS

By Aaron Turpen on January 20, 2012 - 1:16PM

Legend has it that in the early 1930s, Edsel Ford was in Europe and saw some of the roadster designs being built by auto designers there and wanted one for himself. Being a Ford, of course, he couldn't just buy one. He had to have it made. So he returned home and commissioned Ford's chief designer at the time, E.T. Gregorie, to make him a speedster. In 1934, the one-off Model 40 Special Speedster was born.

Hyundai ranks number one in customer retention

Hyundai Tops All Brands in J.D. Power Customer Retention Study

By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2012 - 2:58PM

Here is another important accolade that Hyundai has racked up since the beginning of 2012: it is number one in customer retention - besting its leading competition by 4 percentage points.

Ford shows new face with 2013 Fusion, Hybrid and Fusion Energi

By Nicolas Zart on January 12, 2012 - 1:14PM

The refreshed design of the Fusion line at Ford will match performance with aesthetics, adding to the already huge success the car has proven to be.

Ford recalling 200k+ minivans over torque convertor failure

By Patrick Rall on January 11, 2012 - 5:03PM

Ford Motor Company and the folks at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of 2004 and 2005 model year Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans over a concern that they may have been built with defective torque convertor output shafts – a problem that could leave the vehicle “dead in the water” if the output shaft was to fail on the open road.

Ford recalls 244,000+ Escape SUVs for master cylinder fire risk

By Patrick Rall on January 11, 2012 - 4:36PM

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of over 244,000 2001 and 2002 model year Ford Escape compact sport utility vehicles over a concern that the master cylinder cap could leak – increasing the risk of an underhood fire if the problem is not addressed.

Weekly chart of Ford stock dated 2012-0111

Based on the NAIAS 2012, why is Ford stock still trading so low?

By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2012 - 1:42PM

If the stock market is supposed to be a forward-looking entity, then judging from the display at the NAIAS 2012 in Detroit, one has to wonder what are the factors that are keeping Ford stock from moving significantly higher.

Ford's Focus Electric can lower electricity bill, lengthen daily driving range

By David Herron on January 9, 2012 - 1:57PM

Ford's Focus Electric has implemented a combination of features to schedule charging times for lowest electricity cost, increase charging speed, improving the electric car usefulness and decreasing operating costs.

Hyundai North American head John Krafcik unveils the Car of the Year decal

Hyundai vs Ford: Hyundai Elantra Takes Car of the Year in Detroit

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 11:40AM

Hyundai's Elantra won the 2012 North American International Auto Show Car of the Year award in Detroit, beating out the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Passat. This marks Hyundai's second win of the title, both times in an upset on Ford's home turf.

Ford Fusion 2013: Side View

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2012 - 8:05AM

Ford Fusion 2013: Interior

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2012 - 8:04AM

Ford Fusion 2013 Rear Side View

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2012 - 8:02AM

Ford Fusion 2013, Front and Side

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2012 - 8:00AM

Ford refines the midsized segment with the all-new 2013 Fusion

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2012 - 7:39AM

Later today in Joe Louis Arena in Detroit as part of the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Ford Motor Company will unveil the entirely-new 2013 Ford Fusion - a car that will raise the bar for the midsized sedan segment with a level of luxury and fuel economy that has never before been seen in this segment.

Ford Plans Major Unveil at Consumer Electronics Show

By Keith Griffin on January 8, 2012 - 10:24AM

In addition to Ford CEO Allen Mulally participating at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, Ford will make a major unveil regarding its Ford Sync AppLink, Ford’s industry-exclusive in-car, voice-controlled connectivity system for smartphone apps.

Gone in 60 Seconds Mustang to go up for Auction

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 7, 2012 - 10:10AM

Do you love the movie, "Gone in 60 Seconds" that starred Nicholas Cage? Do you love the beautiful 1967 Mustang GT500 nicknamed "Eleanor" in the movie? Well if you have a fat wallet, you can own this Mustang as it is going up for auction in the UK.

The first Ford Focus Electric for the Google's HQ in December 2011

Ford cozies up to Silicon Valley with its first West coast research lab

By Nicolas Zart on January 6, 2012 - 2:45PM

Ford opens its first West coast Research and Innovation lab office in order to strengthen ties with the tech industry, as well as define and spot consumer trends.

10 best used cars for less than $8,000

By Katherine Tompkins on January 5, 2012 - 4:01PM

Kelley Blue Book's editors name their choices for quality used cars.

The Ford F Series Pickup tops the 20 bestselling vehicles in 2011

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 2:26PM

Sales numbers for 2011 have taken some time but with every major automaker reporting, the Ford F Series is once again the bestselling vehicle in the American auto industry - followed by the Chevrolet Silverado and the Toyota Camry – with those three top spots mirroring the top three from the 2010 sales year.

The 1.0L EcoBoost engine from the Ford Start Concept

Ford paves its way forward with EcoBoost, intelligent Hybrids and EV

By Nicolas Zart on January 5, 2012 - 11:51AM

Ford's strategic EcoBoost move and what it means to you.

Ford stock makes upside breakout from wedge pattern

By Frank Sherosky on January 3, 2012 - 6:56PM

It was mid-December when I wrote the potential for a breakout to the upside held a high degree of probability. With today’s trading, the technical breakout has now occurred for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F).

Going beyond hybrids, plug-in hybrid cars coming in 2012

By David Herron on January 2, 2012 - 3:19PM

Other than the Chevy Volt, 2012 will see the first introduction of commercially produced plug-in hybrid vehicles including the Ford C-MAX Energi, two cars from Fisker, and an actual honest to goodness officially produced Plug-in Prius manufactured by Toyota.

A look at the electric cars coming in 2012

By David Herron on January 2, 2012 - 2:25PM

The Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt were just the beginning, we take a look at the electric cars coming in 2012.

Ford taking 30 percent of the water out of auto manufacturing

By Don Bain on January 2, 2012 - 2:02PM

Ford is beginning 2012 with an aggressive plan to reduce the amount of water used in the fabrication of vehicles and continue the drive to efficiency not only in their vehicle lineup, but the manufacturing process as well. The new goal calls for a 30 percent reduction globally by 2015 of the amount of water used per vehicle in 2009.

2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible a Mistake with All That Power

By Keith Griffin on December 30, 2011 - 11:04AM

The web is alive with the rumor that Ford is going to introduce a 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at the Detroit Auto Show - and from this viewpoint it's a horrible idea. In what world does a driver need a 650 horsepower V8 with a soft-top convertible? It's got death trap written all over it.

Ford Brand Number One for 2011, but Another Company Wins Overall

By Keith Griffin on December 30, 2011 - 9:42AM

With just a couple sales days left, Ford is saying it has broken the 2 million vehicles sold barrier for the first time in four years, making it the top brand for 2011, but not the top manufacturer. Another company should end the year with that designation.

2011 looks to be a record sales year for the Ford Fusion

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2011 - 12:48PM

Including today, there are three sales days left in the 2011 calendar year and when the year’s final tally comes in, Ford Motor Company expects their popular Ford Fusion sedan to top the 240,000 unit plateau – marking the Fusion’s best year since being introduced and making the Fusion Ford’s bestselling car for 2011.

Ford's EcoBoost F150 tops 100,000 units sold

By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2011 - 7:57PM

When Ford introduced their new 3.5L twin turbocharger engine sporting the EcoBoost badges this year, some speculated that the American truck buyer wasn’t ready for a forced induction V6 as a premium engine but the F150 EcoBoost has proven the critics wrong – selling over 100,000 units this first year of production.

Ford's New Year's resolutions for safer driving: Obvious and interesting

By Don Bain on December 27, 2011 - 6:58PM

The roads today are crowded and sometimes confusing, but the cars we drive are smarter and safer than ever. Understanding these technologies and using them correctly can help you drive more safely. Nevertheless, there is one thing you can do before even getting in the car that will make you a smarter, safer driver and that is simply leaving the stress at home or the office.

Ford designs sleigh for Santa

By Katherine Tompkins on December 23, 2011 - 11:50AM

EcoBoost powered concept sleigh would be greener than reindeer

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