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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 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.
Ford union auto workers vote overwhelmingly to strike
By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2011 - 4:58PM
Ford is currently in talks with the Union Auto Workers over a new contract but with talks going very slowly, one major production facility has already voted to strike while another is currently voting with expectations of a similar decision.
Ford F150, Chevy Avalanche picked as top tailgating vehicles by AAA
By Frank Sherosky on August 30, 2011 - 12:01PM
It’s up and it’s good, as the AAA Auto Buying experts kicked another field goal by releasing their list of tailgating vehicle options for trucks, including hybrids and crossovers for the 2012 football season, but the traditional truck winners went to Ford F150 and Chevrolet Avalanche.
Lincoln to get seven new/revised models by 2014
By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2011 - 11:32AM
Lincoln has been having a rough year without middle-child brand Mercury but word of seven all-new and/or revised models hitting their showrooms by 2014 is news that could help Ford Motor Company’s high end brand step up to the big boys of the luxury segment.
TorqueNews drives the 2012 Ford Explorer Ecoboost
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:07PM
Ford Motor Company recently invited a group of reporters to their Romeo Proving Grounds for a first-hand, hands-on look at the upcoming 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost – which will be among the first 4-cylinder EcoBoost models from Ford in the US market when it arrives later this year.
The back side of the 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:02PM
The passenger's side front corner of the 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:01PM
The driver's side front corner of the 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 1:59PM
NADAguides picks best back-to-school vehicles
By Hawke Fracassa on August 27, 2011 - 10:05PM
NADAguides has taken into account safety, price, fuel efficiency and cost of ownership in compiling its 2011 choices for best back-to-school vehicles. This list is intended to satisfy drivers and their parents. Vehicles that fit all criteria include models from Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Nissan and Toyota.
Design chief says next Ford Mustang will be all American muscle
By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 12:18PM
Last night I had a chance to sit down with J Mays – Ford’s VP of Global Design and Chief Creative Officer and while the next Ford Mustang wasn’t one of the key topics for the evening, he was willing to discuss the next generation of the historic pony car.
Ford’s F-150 V6 EcoBoost engines dominating truck market
By Don Bain on August 23, 2011 - 8:34PM
With its powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, the 365-horsepower Ford F-150 EcoBoost is outselling all other competitive six-cylinder trucks combined by nearly four to one according to J.D. Power & Associates and a dealer in Manhattan, KS.
Ford faces the music over pollution claims
By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 9:49AM
Ford Motor Co. and the Environmental Protection Agency will meet with community leaders in New Jersey today to review the 70,000 signatures on petitions that demand Ford and the EPA do something to remediate the toxic mess dumped by Ford into New Jersey’s Ringwood State Park from the 1960s to the 1970s.
President Obama will address Detroit unions on Labor Day
By Hawke Fracassa on August 22, 2011 - 5:27PM
President Obama will travel to Detroit to deliver remarks at the Labor Day event sponsored by the Metro Detroit Central Labor Council, the White House said in a statement late this afternoon.
Ford, Toyota collaborate to bring hybrids to market faster
By Hawke Fracassa on August 22, 2011 - 11:02AM
Toyota and Ford announced today they are teaming to develop an advanced hybrid system for trucks and sport-utility vehicles and will collaborate on other projects as well.
65,000 urge EPA to force Ford to fix toxic mess
By Hawke Fracassa on August 17, 2011 - 8:56PM
Ford Motor Co. has stirred up residents of Upper Ringwood, N.J., where 65,000 environmentalists have complained in an Internet campaign on Change.org that the car company has left toxic waste in the state-run Ringwood State Park.
DC Shoes: Ken Block’s Gymkhana Four packs pure awesomeness
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 5:30PM
Ken Block and DC Shoes essentially created the sport of gymkhana and since that first online video, Ken has kept fans on the edge of their seats as they eagerly waited for the newest look at his high speed drifting skills – which arrived today as DC Shoes: Ken Block’s Gymkhana Four has hit YouTube.
TorqueNews review of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost - part 2
By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2011 - 9:14AM
While it is great that the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 with the EcoBoost V6 makes big power and great fuel economy, the most important part of a truck’s job is hauling and towing.
Ford’s Focus Electric partnership creating the solar garage
By Don Bain on August 11, 2011 - 5:48PM
Buyers of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric may be singing a new hit tune titled Driving Green for Life, if they buy into the deal the automaker has worked out with SunPower to install a rooftop solar system that will power the car up to 1,000 miles per month – no emissions, no coal-burning utility power consumed!
TorqueNews review of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost - part 1
By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 11:06AM
Recently I had a chance to spend 8 days behind the wheel of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 with the innovative EcoBoost – the twin turbocharged V6 that Ford claims will beat the V8 competition – and after driving this high tech V6 there is no question why this has become the most popular engine option in the F150 lineup.
The back seat area of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 11:02AM
A look at the front seat area of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 11:00AM
A side profile of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost all muddied up
By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 10:58AM
The front end of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 10:57AM
The back end of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 10:56AM
Ford’s V6 pickup sales continue to boom led by EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2011 - 1:13PM
Since being introduced earlier this year, the EcoBoost V6 option for the 2011 Ford F150 has gradually grown in popularity and with the help of the entry-level 3.7L V6, Ford’s six cylinder engines have combined to outsell the V8 engines for the third month in a row.
Ford Fiesta Timeline: 35 Years of Production
By Armen Hareyan on August 10, 2011 - 12:47AM
Ford NZ today shared a very interesting note displaying the timeline of Ford Fiesta during the past 35 years.
The 2012 Ford F150 Harley Davidson is unveiled
By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2011 - 12:23PM
The world famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally began yesterday and Ford Motor Company used the legendary bike show to introduce the 2012 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition.
A look at the unique center console of the 2012 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition
By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2011 - 12:20PM
A look at the interior of the 2012 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition
By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2011 - 12:18PM
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