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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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Tony Hawk's Ford Mustang Goes on Auction to Benefit Youth

By Richard Gray on June 23, 2011 - 1:04AM

The "hawkized" Ford Mustang commissioned by skateboarding megastar Tony Hawk is on an auction block for the second time in seven months, and both auction sales benefit charities.

Ford expanding intelligent vehicles with Driver Safe technologies

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 2:23PM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is rapidly expanding its use of SYNC® technology in a commitment toward intelligent vehicles that can wirelessly talk to each other.

Ford, Tesla honored at the 2011 American Business Awards

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2011 - 12:52PM

Monday night, the 2011 American Business Awards were handed out at a gala event at New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel with Ford Motor Company and electric car company Tesla taking home awards in a variety of categories.

Ford Ranger production to end on December 22, 2011

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2011 - 12:09PM

Ford Ranger enthusiasts and workers at the Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant got some bad news via a UAW letter as it has been announced that production of the Ford Ranger will come to an end on December 22, 2011 – ending the 28 year run of the popular compact pickup.

Ford and Maritz Research studies concur - fuel economy is key to new vehicle purchases decisions

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 11:49AM

If the industry truly believes the Ford and Maritz Research studies that fuel economy is truly key to vehicle purchase decisions, then why does the auto industry still dole out its engine technologies in measure, especially with the 2016 government mandates hanging over their heads?

Ford expanding inflatable rear seatbelt availability to Flex and Lincoln vehicles

By Gordon Block on June 22, 2011 - 11:19AM

Ford's inflatable rear seatbelts, which first appeared on the 2011 Explorer, will be offered as optional equipment on the Flex and Lincoln vehicles in the summer of 2012.

Ford to feature bolder fonts inside vehicles to help drivers of every age

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 10:14AM

First it was voice recognition to help drivers; now Ford Motor company (NYSE: F) will feature wider, bolder fonts within vehicle controls and interface screens for easier legibility.

Ford SYNC leading race to integrate smartphone apps into cars

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 10:02AM

The award-winning Ford SYNC® AppLink™ software program, the free software program that gives SYNC users voice control of apps stored on their smartphone, is migrating to a new group of 2012 Ford vehicles.

Ford advances in-car voice interactions with Nuance (Nasdaq: NUAN) collaboration

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 9:47AM

Voice recognition is now being made easier and more intuitive for drivers to successfully use Ford Synch®, as the voice system now understands more than 10,000 first-level commands, up from 100 with first generation SYNC system; all thanks to the collaborative efforts with Nuance Communications (Nasdaq: NUAN).

Ford vans keep autogas movement on the march

By Hawke Fracassa on June 21, 2011 - 2:42PM

Heritage Propane has added a ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas Ford E-Series passenger van to its fleet, to show corporate decision-makers why they should invest in America for the betterment of America.

At Ford quality is Job One and latest awards prove it

By Hawke Fracassa on June 20, 2011 - 3:08PM

Quality at Ford Motor Co. has long been Job One, and this week the car company founded by the great Henry Ford has been recognized twice for its continuous commitment to doing things right the first time.

The 2012 Ford Focus paces NASCAR’s Heluva Good 400

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 10:47AM

This past weekend, NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series took to banks of Michigan International Speedway for the Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 and when they did, the 2012 Ford Focus served as the official pace car with Ford’s Mark Fields at the helm as the celebrity pace car driver.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock still sliding lower

By Frank Sherosky on June 16, 2011 - 5:35PM

Despite an April sales report that showed an increase of 16 percent versus a year ago and year-to-date sales up 16 percent, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock has since trended with lower lows and lower highs.

Ford releases its annual sustainability report

By Gordon Block on June 16, 2011 - 3:26PM

Ford presented the public with its 12th-annual sustainability report yesterday, addressing its plans to reduce CO2 emissions and water usage in the future, as well as improve passenger safety.

The Ford Mustang plant could be in trouble

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2011 - 12:01PM

Since the introduction of the S197 platform Ford Mustang in 2005, the legendary pony car has been built at the Auto Alliance plant which Ford shares with Mazda but with the news that Mazda is planning to move out in the near future, some analysts believe that the Mustang alone does not move enough units to keep the Flat Rock production facility up and running.

Visually-impaired inspectors show skills on Media Day for EyesOn Design

By Frank Sherosky on June 14, 2011 - 8:53PM

The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. Aside from the usual cars and interviews, a special segment on Media Preview Day showed two visually-impaired inspectors feeling gaps, fits and finishes with white gloves a 1948 Fiat Topolino 500.

Media Day Preview a success for 2011 EyesOn Design

By Frank Sherosky on June 14, 2011 - 8:30PM

The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. In preparation for the 24th annual event, which takes place on Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 19, 2011 on the grounds of the historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, the media was given insight into the upcoming events plus a view of some auto displays.

Ford’s 2012 Focus Electric to have one cool battery

By Don Bain on June 14, 2011 - 5:39PM

When Ford’s new Electric 2012 Focus hits the streets later this year, it will have one cool battery thanks to a liquid temperature control system that will maintain the optimal thermal range for both charging or powering the motor, whatever the weather. The Electric Focus is the first all-electric, gasoline-free vehicle in the brand’s line, with four more models yet to be released during the next year and a half.

Congressmen drive hard to extend autogas spiffs

By Hawke Fracassa on June 14, 2011 - 3:01PM

ROUSH CleanTech, the suburban Detroit company in the forefront of the American autogas movement, is lauding Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) for their support of the Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act of 2011, which will put a significant number of clean-burning propane autogas vehicles on American roads by extending tax credits.

2014 Ford Mustang: Lighter and faster, a pony car the whole world can enjoy

By Roman Rosa on June 11, 2011 - 3:36PM

Rumors are exploding all over the internet about the future of the Mustang and the new model coming out in 2014. If true, we are going to see the Mustang dragged kicking and screaming to the tastes of the world.

Ford, Safety Leaders working to bring intelligent vehicles to market

By Don Bain on June 10, 2011 - 1:12PM

Dr. Andre Seeck, president and chairman of the European New Car Assessment Programme, is visiting with Ford as the company works with global safety officials to create standards for intelligent vehicles that will eventually talk to each other, reducing crashes and congestion. Ford is working with other automakers and governments worldwide to create a common language so vehicles can talk to each other on a common communication standard.

NHTSA investigates the electric vehicle segment for fire risks

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2011 - 10:36AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation that is slated to spend the next three years investigating whether modern electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries pose a significant fire risk to consumers from overcharging.

A closer look at the 2012 Ford C-Max Energi and Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 7:12PM

Today during the press conference announcing that the 2012 Ford C-Max would only be offered in the US as a 5-passenger model and the traditional gasoline drivetrain would not be available; Ford’s director of Electrification Programs and Engineering Sherif Marakby offered the media a closer look at the upcoming Energi and Hybrid versions of the new C-Max.

A side profile of the 2012 Ford C-Max Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 7:07PM

The back end of the 2012 Ford C-Max Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 7:06PM

The front end of the 2012 Ford C-Max Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 7:05PM

Scarcity of Ford Explorer helps GMC Acadia

By Hawke Fracassa on June 9, 2011 - 4:18PM

NADAguides today put out its Most In Demand Vehicles Report – a list of the best new cars and trucks that sell well and are highly sought but are hard to find because factories are barely keeping up with demand. The list, which caters to discerning buyers who are driven by value, also identifies vehicles of similar quality and price, with greater availability.

Ford C-Max minivan will be hybrid only for US

By Gordon Block on June 9, 2011 - 2:28PM

The Ford C-Max compact minivan will not come with a conventional gasoline engine when it goes on sale in 2012; plug-in hybrid version called C-Max Energi to follow.

2012 Ford Focus available for download in The Sims 3 video game

By Gordon Block on June 8, 2011 - 9:27PM

The 2012 Ford Focus sedan joins the Ford Fiesta in the life simulation video game The Sims 3, developed by Electronic Arts.

American muscle cars outsell hybrids in May 2011

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2011 - 6:05PM

According to the folks at USA Today, the Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang outsold all hybrid models sold in May by a margin of almost 10%.

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