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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 Ford Focus ST Wagon from the rear

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:28PM

The Ford Focus ST Wagon from the side

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:27PM

12,000 Ford Volunteers Tackle 200 Community Projects During One Global Week of Caring

By KC Kelly on September 12, 2011 - 12:21PM

The Ford Volunteer Corps are partaking in the 2011 sixth annual Ford Global Week of Caring to embark upon more than 200 humanitarian projects in dozens of countries around the world. More than 12,000 Ford volunteers will be involved.

You Can Now Hail a Ford Transit Connect CNG Taxi in Los Angeles

By Keith Griffin on September 11, 2011 - 12:58AM

The next time you hail a taxi in Los Angeles it could be the new Ford Transit Connect CNG taxi that is now hitting the streets on the West Coast.

Ford, Chrysler add expertise with new directors

By Hawke Fracassa on September 10, 2011 - 4:42PM

Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC added three new people to their respective board of directors last week, according to a report in the Detroit Auto Scene newspaper. The Ford director was elected, the two Chrysler directors, appointed.

NASCAR team adds Safe Skies as Ford Fusion Sprint Cup car sponsor

By Hawke Fracassa on September 9, 2011 - 10:51AM

Safe Skies is the new sponsor for the FAS Lane Racing car that is entered in NASCAR's Wonderful Pistachio 400 Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday.

Leasing cars sight unseen a growing trend

By Hawke Fracassa on September 8, 2011 - 8:44PM

Almost twice as many people since 2007 are leasing cars without test-driving them first, and most drivers are making the transactions over the Internet, according to LeaseTrader.com, which studies industry trends and statistics.

A New Generation of Ford Taxicabs Hits New York City Streets

By Kate McLeod on September 8, 2011 - 5:34PM

There was a time when visitors to New York City put a cab ride on their to do list. With the potholes the size of canyons and vehicles lacking shock absorbers, taking a cab in New York was better than a ride at an amusement park. New Ford Taxicabs are coming to NYC.

Ford F150, Escape investigations closed without additional recalls

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2011 - 11:32AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the closer of investigations over the Ford F150 over concerns of fuel tank strap issues and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner over concerns of the rear lift gate window malfunctioning.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 to get new colors, stripes and technology

By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2011 - 12:14PM

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 could very well be the greatest Mustang of all time but thanks to some leaked documents and screenshots from a SpeedTV program about the new Boss, we have an idea of what Ford plans to do in order to make the 2013 Mustang Boss 302 even better – including some new colors options, vintage-styled stripes and Ford’s Sync system.

FordDirect offers texting for immediate information for Ford car shoppers

By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 12:10PM

FordDirect has just announced that they are adding a new text messaging service to help customers quickly and efficiently get information sent directly to their cellular phones about buying Ford cars. This service has generated a “14% lead conversion rate by integrating mobile elements into all print, television advertising,” according to a PR Newswire Press Release.

Fuel efficient 2012 Ford Fiesta helps student thank teachers on Teacher's Day

By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 11:17AM

A woman named Sivasankari from India drove the all-new 2012 Ford Fiesta approximately 400 miles on Teacher’s Day so that she could personally thank her teachers for making who she is today. She shares all the wonderful features of the Ford Fiesta as she takes and video-tapes her journey.

Ford UAW members draw closer to striking

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 6:35PM

According to multiple sources including the Detroit News, the 42 Union Auto Worker’s Locals around the country were asked to place their votes on whether or not they are willing to go on strike and while not all of those Locals have reported their results, those who have announced their results are 97% in favor of walking out.

President Obama: 'Best cars in the world' come from Detroit

By Hawke Fracassa on September 5, 2011 - 6:24PM

President Obama told 12,000 Detroiters at a Labor Day event in downtown Detroit this afternoon that Detroit produces "the best cars in the world." What follows is a complete recitation of the speech he gave, unedited and provided to TorqueNews.com by the White House.

GOP uses Obama's Detroit visit to raise money

By Hawke Fracassa on September 4, 2011 - 8:49PM

President Obama came to the union auto worker hotbed of Detroit this Labor Day to celebrate the value of Big Labor with people who make and assemble cars and trucks, and their families. While he did that, Michigan Republicans used his visit as an impetus to raise money.

Lincoln shines again as Ford continues to grow in August 2011

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 5:42PM

Ford Motor Company had another strong month in August 2011, lead in part by the increase in year over year sales by their Lincoln brand which continues to push ahead without new models.

Camaro beats the Mustang, Challenger and 370 in August 2011

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 4:45PM

The Chevrolet Camaro once again lead the segment in sales, with the Chevy muscle besting the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z through August 2011 – the 7th time Chevy has lead the segment out of the 8 months of 2011.

Two more UAW Ford plants vote in favor of strike

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 12:24PM

The votes have been tallied from Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant and, no surprisingly, both groups have voted heavily in favor of going on strike with the looming end of their current contract with Ford on September 14th.

Ford adapting Sync to European fast driving and language challenges

By KC Kelly on September 1, 2011 - 12:14PM

Ford Sync will be available in Europe next year, the problem is that there are number of European languages and the drivers there drive differently.

Zipcar auto-sharing partners with Ford for a greener world

By KC Kelly on September 1, 2011 - 11:17AM

Zipcar is planning on changing the ability of the young and the young-at-heart to afford cars in today’s economy. With the support of the Ford Motor Company, Zipcar is bringing the idea of auto-sharing to not only college campuses and private homes, but to small businesses as well.

Ford to use more soy-based bio-foam in its seats and head restraints

By Gordon Block on August 31, 2011 - 12:24PM

Ford has announced a plan with Lear Corporation, the manufacturer of its seats, to increase the use of SoyFoam in the head restraints of US-built vehicles as part of its efforts to maintain sustainable operations.

Another Ford F-Series plant, new Escape plant vote to strike

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2011 - 10:56AM

The Ford UAW members may be gearing up for a strike as the workers at Ford’s two Louisville Kentucky plants have voted overwhelming in favor of hitting the picket lines with almost 99% of the 3,600 workers voting “yes” to the walk out.

Ford Evos Narrow Headlights

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 7:12PM

Ford Evos concept good look

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 7:09PM

Ford Evos Rear View

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 6:55PM

Ford Evos: Driver's Unique Seat

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 6:49PM

Ford Evos Interior

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 6:29PM

Ford Evos Open Doors

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 6:24PM

Ford Evos Yello Color

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 6:13PM

Introducing the new Ford EVOS Concept

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2011 - 6:07PM

Ford Motor Company recently invited the media to Detroit for some seat time in the EcoBoost’d Ford Explorer and Edge but at a presentation prior to driving these new fuel-sipping SUVs, Ford Chief Creative Officer J Mays introduced the group to the new Ford EVOS Concept – the vehicle that will introduce the world to the future of Ford’s global design theme.

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