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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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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

Boston Globe Top Drives for 2012 Has Good Choices

By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2011 - 10:33AM

The Boston Globe is out with its list of the Top Drives for 2012 and it's a surprising collection of luxury vehicles, hard working pickups and sport utility vehicles and a brand (Kia) that just two years ago would probably be on no publication's top drives list.

The NHTSA closes investigation of 2011 Ford Mustang manual transmission

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2011 - 1:54PM

Back in August, TorqueNews reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had opened an investigation into 2011 Ford Mustang models powered by the 5.0L V8 and the 6-speed manual transmissions after a variety of shifting issues were reported but after 4 months of research and testing – the government agency has closed the Mustang transmission investigation with no further actions planned.

The 1967 Mustang convertible body shell is the fourth reproduction body licensed

Build a new 1967 Ford Mustang convertible

By Katherine Tompkins on December 20, 2011 - 4:03PM

Ford adds body shell for the 1967 Mustang convertible to its list of licensed Ford Restoration parts

Ford and Cambridge designing vehicles for the visually impaired

By Katherine Tompkins on December 19, 2011 - 3:35PM

Ford’s engineers are taking advantage of Cambridge University’s experts to design vehicles for people with vision problems

Ford recalls 2011 F150, 2012 Super Duty for rollaway risk

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2011 - 11:44AM

The folks at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select 2011 and 2012 model year Ford F Series pickups over a concern that the brake shift interlock switch may not be functioning – meaning that the truck can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal thus increasing the chances of a rollaway accident.

Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila in their Ford Fiesta RS WRC at 2011 Wales

Ford of Europe extends FIA World Rally participation by two years

By Katherine Tompkins on December 15, 2011 - 2:57PM

Ford and its long-term partner M-Sport will be racing the Fiesta RS World Rally Car in the 2012 and 2013 seasons

2012 BMW X3 finalist for North American Truck of the Year

2012 North American Car and Truck Finalists Announced

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2011 - 2:00PM

The finalists for the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year have been announced with a true focus on small. The car finalists are the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat while the truck finalists are the BMW X3, the Honda CR-V and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Ford F-150 winner of 2012 MT Truck of Year will be at 2012 NAIAS in Detroit

In time for 2012 NAIAS, the Motor Trend 2012 Truck of the Year: Ford F-150

By Frank Sherosky on December 14, 2011 - 8:06PM

Always preceding the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, nobody at TorqueNews seems surprised the 2012 Ford F-150 has been awarded the prestigious Motor Trend Truck of the Year® award.

Ford showcasing 100 MPGe Ford Focus Electric and other clean vehicle technology

By David Herron on December 14, 2011 - 7:49PM

Ford is offering the power of choice to fuel-efficiency-minded customers, including vehicles with EcoBoost engines, the 2012 C-MAX hybrids and the 2012 Ford Focus Electric which will be the first production electric vehicle to achieve greater than 100 miles/gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette is top holiday value

KBB Picks Top Ten Holiday Values with 2011 Chevrolet Corvette at Number One

By Keith Griffin on December 14, 2011 - 1:48PM

'Tis the season for all types of lists of Top 10, which helps explain how the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has been named the number one holiday value, according to a list compiled by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

Ford's Power of Choice shows off 2012 Fiesta, a high MPG non-hybrid compact

By David Herron on December 14, 2011 - 11:26AM

The compact and fuel efficient 2012 Fiesta is light on your pocketbook, and light on the environment. It is part of Ford's Power of Choice tour which came to San Francisco yesterday.

Review of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Electric

By David Herron on December 13, 2011 - 11:55PM

An electric version of the popular Transit Connect, 80 mile range, excellent speed and handling, and offers savings to fleet owners. It was shown today in the San Francisco leg of Ford's Power of Choice tour demo'ing the carmaker's line of eco-friendly vehicles.

New 2013 Ford Fusion app combines marketing with fun

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2011 - 11:19PM

The crown jewel of Ford’s display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will likely be the newly redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion and while January 9th is a long way away, Ford is offering Android, iPad and iPhone users a chance to learn about the new midsized sedan gradually over the next four weeks with the new Ford Fusion App.

Ford, Mercedes-Benz moving towards global showdown over commercial van market

By Don Bain on December 13, 2011 - 8:01PM

As Ford’s highly publicized move towards global auto sales moves into its commercial van arena, Mercedes-Benz is planning to bring its North American commercial van models under the ubiquitous-in-Europe three pointed star.

NTSB prefers no cell phones while driving, and Ray LaHood wants a total ban

NTSB recommends ban on all cell-phone related communications while driving

By Frank Sherosky on December 13, 2011 - 3:25PM

Think no cell phone calls in or out, no texting, no updating, if the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has its way.

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