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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 awarded 2011 Best New Technology for rear inflatable seat belts
By Frank Sherosky on February 20, 2011 - 8:36PM
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show awarded Ford's rear inflatable seat belt as Best New Technology.
Autorama 2011 and the Ridler Award coming to Detroit Feb 25-27
By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 3:13PM
Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.
GM, Chrysler won't be at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 5:45PM
Ford, General Motors and Chrysler all skipped the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and as the planning is well underway for the 2011 show being held in December, General Motors and Chrysler have both turned down the invitation and Ford has yet to decide one way or the other.
EcoBoost Mustang confirmed by Bill Ford Jr.
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2011 - 3:24PM
While speaking to a small audience at Princeton University last night, Ford Motor Company Bill Ford Jr., stated that there would be an EcoBoost version of the fabled Ford Mustang.
Ford may build new auto plant in China
By Don Bain on February 16, 2011 - 2:58PM
It was reported this morning that Ford may need to build a new production plant in China if the breakup of an agreement with Chongqing Changan Automobile (CCA) and Mazda Motor Corp. gains regulatory approval.
Ford submits Mustang body for 2013 Sprint Cup Season
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 4:42PM
The famous Ford Mustang made its NASCAR introduction last year in the Nationwide Series (formerly known as Busch Grand National) and ESPN is reporting that Ford Racing has submitted a 2011 Mustang-based body for NASCAR’s “big leagues”, hoping to gain approval in time for the 2013 Sprint Cup season.
Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England
By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 2:09PM
The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.
DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.
Ford Explorer ad features Nelly during 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 9:32PM
A unique ad featuring hip hop recording artist Nelly and the Explorer’s new Audio System from Sony is one of three commercials to run during the GRAMMY’s.
GM disrespects American taxpayers with bonus offers
By Frank Sherosky on February 12, 2011 - 5:39PM
You can take General Motors out of bankruptcy, but cannot take the bankrupt mentality out of General Motors management with its latest bonus offerings before paying off its government loans.
NASCAR to run fuel injection in 2012
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 6:29PM
This morning, NASCAR announced that their flagship racing circuit – the Sprint Cup Series – will join the age of electronic technology as all cars will be required to run a fuel injection system in the 2012 season.
Ford stock gaps upward on open on debt reduction announcement
By Frank Sherosky on February 11, 2011 - 12:00PM
After reporting a buyback of preferred stock to reduce debt, Ford stock (NYSE: F) opened higher at the open and holds its gains.
Five Best Things To See at the Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 11:18AM
The Chicago Auto Show, which officially opens today and runs through Feb. 20 at McCormick Place, has lots to do but here are the TorqueNews five best things to see at the show.
Ford to use 2011 Geneva Motor Show as stage for its suite of technologies
By Frank Sherosky on February 10, 2011 - 7:50PM
Think in terms of a series of major new vehicle and customer focused technology announcements for the 81st Geneva Motor Show beginning March 1st.
Ferrari changes name of F150 racer after Ford sues
By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2011 - 11:59AM
A few weeks ago, TorqueNews brought you the news of the newest Ferrari F1 racer, which was named the F150 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy but Ford Motor Company didn’t like Ferrari using the F150 name so yesterday, FMC filed suit against the Italian supercar builder.
Shelby Introduces Powerful GT350 Convertible at Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on February 9, 2011 - 9:01PM
Fun in the sun just got a lot more powerful with the introduction of the 2012 Shelby GT350 convertible at the Chicago Auto Show.
How to handle your next auto recall
By Frank Sherosky on February 9, 2011 - 2:09PM
One auto recall is bad enough, but four in two years is a bit much for any auto owner. So, you get a little experience with handling the process.
The 2012 Shelby GT350 Mustang to debut in Chicago
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2011 - 11:04AM
The 2012 Shelby GT350 Mustang will make its grand debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show – marking the first time that Shelby American will debut a new vehicle at a major auto show.
Fast Five trailer runs during Super Bowl XLV
By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2011 - 4:37PM
Fast Five – the fifth installment of the legendary Fast and the Furious (FATF) movie series is set to hit theaters on April 29th but the millions of viewers of last night’s Super Bowl XLV got a good look at the action packed go-fast flick featuring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Ford announces requirements for Lincoln dealers to survive
By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2011 - 1:50PM
Ford Motor Company has announced what they expect of their dealerships carrying the Lincoln brand, if those dealers plan to continue offering the luxury brand going forward.
Ford launches FordImages.com
By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2011 - 10:27AM
Ford Motor Company has spent the last hundred years building all sorts of vehicles and while doing so, they have taken some incredible photographs that the public can now buy at FordImages.com.
Tackling the blizzard of 2011 in a Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 1:27PM
Typically when you think about a 355 horsepower Lincoln, the first aspect that comes to mind isn’t its ideal performance in the snow but thanks to the storm that has pummeled nearly the entire country for the past few days, I got to spend the day after the “Blizzard of 2011” in a 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost – with fantastic results.
The profile of the 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 1:24PM
The 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost from the rear on a snow covered road
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 1:23PM
The 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost in the big snow of 2011
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 1:22PM
Ford recalls 2009-2010 F150 for door handle failure
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 11:58AM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a voluntary Ford recall of 2009 and 2010 F150 pickups due to weak return springs in the interior door handles which could allow the doors to open in the event of an accident.
Ford's 2011 January sales gain while Lincoln struggles
By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2011 - 1:38PM
Ford Motor Company has rolled out a handful of new models like the Explorer and Fiesta for 2011, helping the automaker maintain a steady rate of growth but in the absence of the Mercury brand, Lincoln dealerships struggle without new models.
Camaro comfortably outsells Mustang, Challenger in January 2011
By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2011 - 5:08PM
January certainly isn’t the ideal sales month for the Big 3’s rear wheel drive muscle cars, but the Camaro managed to outsell the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger even though the high performance Chevy saw an 11% drop in sales compared to January last year.
Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF
By Frank Sherosky on January 31, 2011 - 8:27PM
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.
A first drive of the 2012 Ford Focus
By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2011 - 3:12PM
The 2012 Ford Focus is part of the Motor Company’s “One Ford” plan to offer the same vehicles around the world and recently TorqueNews had a chance to drive the newest C-segment sedan and hatchback before they hit showrooms later this year.
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