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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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Continued Questioning of the Aluminum 2015 Ford F150 is Foolish at Best

By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2014 - 3:21PM

The final preparations for 2015 Ford F150 production is currently underway at the Rouge River Assembly plant and that means that the all-new F150 will be reaching dealerships soon, but even with all of the upsides of the lightweight half ton pickups, “expert analysts” continue to preach of the many downsides of the new aluminum body – all of which will be quickly forgotten once these trucks are in the hands of consumers around the US.

Entry Level Comparison of the 2015 Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2014 - 12:10PM

The information for the 2015 Ford Mustang, 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2015 Chevrolet Camaro is pretty much all available and while the world is focused on the higher performance models, I thought that this would be a good time to compare the most affordable versions of the three American muscle cars – in their entry level, V6 forms.

Will the 2015 Ford Mustang Boss Be a Road Car or a Race Car?

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2014 - 1:48PM

While we were so focused on the news that the 2015 Ford Mustang will almost surely come in Shelby GT350 trim with a new 5.2L V8 engine, we looked over another interesting piece of information in the dealership parts guide images posted by Mustang6g.com – the mention of a new “Boss Racing” package that has us wondering whether there could be a new Boss road car or if it will be another road racing special.

Ford hopes to allow plug-in hybrid drivers to use the cloud to their advantage

By Luke Ottaway on September 7, 2014 - 1:35PM

The cloud isn’t just for storing private photos of celebrities. Its vast potential is just waiting to be tapped by the automotive industry, and Ford plans to take advantage with its plug-in hybrids.

This 2015 Ford F150 Lightning is One I Would Love to See in Showrooms

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2014 - 11:56AM

One of my regular readers emailed me the picture above of a 2015 Ford F150 Lightning rendering, asking me if it something like this is coming and while I don’t know if we are likely to see a new Lightning for the new model year – this image definitely shows that the 2015 F150 could be converted into one great looking sport truck.

Which automaker sells the second-most plug-in vehicles in the U.S.?

By Luke Ottaway on September 4, 2014 - 3:29PM

The Ford lineup of electric vehicles has posted strong sales numbers so far in 2014, and the trend continued in August.

The 2015 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 Could Feature 1,000hp Potential

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2014 - 2:42PM

The new 5.0L V8 engine that will power the 2015 Ford Mustang GT will feature a factory forged bottom end and a reinforced engine block that could allow for quick and easy integration of a forced induction setup – allowing the newest Mustang GT to potentially pack over a thousand horsepower on the stock bottom end.

Proof That the 2015 Ford Mustang GT350 Will Pack a New 5.2L V8

By Patrick Rall on September 3, 2014 - 1:45PM

One of the most hotly contested aspects of the 2015 Ford Mustang high performance model – presumably set to be called the Shelby GT350 – is what will be packed under the hood and new Ford dealership information suggests that the new GT350 will be powered by a new 5.2L V8.

Some 2015 Ford F150 Buyers Will Wait Until Next Year for Their Trucks

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2014 - 12:54PM

The Detroit Rouge plant is currently being prepared to build the 2015 Ford F150 so the cutting edge, next generation version of the bestselling vehicle in America is right around the corner – but some consumers could be waiting until 2015 before they get their hands on their new F150.

The Shelby GT350 Name Possibly Confirmed for the 2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2014 - 10:46AM

It has been all but official that the highest performance version of the 2015 Ford Mustang would be the new Shelby GT350 and while there is still no positive confirmation from Ford Motor Company, the folks at Mustang6g.com have found what appears to be the first image of the 2015/2016 GT350 Mustang badge – further confirmed unofficially that the next super-Stang will continue to wear the Shelby name.

Over 4 Million Bottles of Ford Mustang Nail Polish Sold - But Could Have Been More

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2014 - 1:33PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that their partnership with OPI to offer unique Ford Mustang themed colors to celebrate the iconic pony car’s 50th anniversary has resulted in more than 4,000,000 bottles sold – which is a stunning figure but it could have been higher with a few simple changes.

The 2015 Ford F150 Needs a Tremor Package

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2014 - 12:04PM

The arrival of the 2015 Ford F150 is right around the corner and while the Motor Company will offer five trimlines plus the FX4 Off Road package, there has been no word on the future of the sporty Tremor package – which is a shame considering the many upsides to the small, powerful F150.

2015 Ford F150 Sees Pricing Increases Across the Board - Some Huge

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2014 - 3:08PM

The introduction of any new generation of a popular vehicle is likely to come with a price hike so we knew that the 2015 Ford F150 would be sporting some sort of increase in pricing, but with the first pieces of the pricing puzzle announced, the new F150 lineup has gotten more expensive from top to bottom - with the most expensive models seeing the biggest increases.

Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang is Finally, Officially Underway

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2014 - 10:09AM

After much speculation as to when the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback and convertible would begin rolling off of the Flat Rock Assembly line, Ford Motor Company announced this morning that today is officially the start of production for the next generation pony car – meaning that the first 2015 Mustangs intended for public sale will be completed by day’s end.

A Ford Mustang with a 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Seems Crazy, but Possible

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2014 - 2:05PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will come with the buyer’s choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, but the current direction of Ford’s internal transmission program leading to a 10-speed automatic transmission for the future F Series pickup – we could also see a Mustang in the future packing a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Ford F150 Production Stops as Dearborn Prepares for the Aluminum 2015 Models

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2014 - 1:25PM

This past Saturday, the very last 2014 Ford F150 pickup rolled off of the assembly line at the Dearborn Truck Plant and with production halted, the crews responsible for preparing the plant to build the new aluminum bodied 2015 F150 scramble to get the line back in action as quickly as possible.

Here is Your Chance to Buy a 1-of-1 Street Legal Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2014 - 12:21PM

The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is the quickest factory built pony car of all time and while the limited edition Cobra Jet Mustangs were not legal for street use, the ultimate Mustang lover has a chance to own a 1 of 1 Cobra Jet that offers the same performance of the race cars – while also being legal for road use.

Ford F150 Will Soon Have a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2014 - 2:02PM

The 2015 Ford F150 will almost assuredly be the most efficient half ton F Series ever, but if the Motor Company wants to challenge the super efficient Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel engine and the 8-speed automatic, Ford will need to do more – and that “more” could come in the form of a 10-speed automatic transmission developed with help from General motors.

Ford sources leak plans for all-new hybrid with plug-in variant

By Luke Ottaway on August 22, 2014 - 10:16AM

Ford tried to compete with the Toyota Prius once before when it introduced the hybrid C-Max to the United States. It looks like the Blue Oval is ready to give it another go.

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost V6 Fuel Economy Leaked

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2014 - 12:20PM

While most 2015 Ford Mustang buyers will be more concerned with power than efficiency, fuel economy has become a major selling point across every segment and today we have our first look at the fuel economy figures for the 2015 Mustang in EcoBoost and V6 form – confirming that the next gen Mustang is indeed the most fuel friendly muscle car ever.

A Detailed Look at the 2015 Ford F150 Lariat

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 6:04PM

We have previously looked at the King Ranch, Platinum and FX4 packages for the 2015 Ford F150 and as we continue our in-depth looks at the next generation half ton pickup, we move onto the 2015 F150 Lariat – a model which will help the F Series continue to be the bestselling vehicle in America.

Meet the First Ever Right Hand Drive Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 1:10PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the first ever marketed on a global scale including a variety of right hand drive markets and the Motor Company has rolled out an image of the first ever production-based right hand drive Mustang that will lead to consumer models for Australia, the UK, India and other markets where they drive on the “wrong side of the road”.

Vaughn Gittin Jr Teases His 2015 Ford Mustang RTR

By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2014 - 11:41AM

Formula Drift Champion and hardcore Mustang lover Vaughn Gittin Jr introduced his own line of customized, high performance Mustangs with the current generation, but with the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang – Gittin and his team have big plans for the next generation RTR Mustang.

Not to be outdone by GM, Ford unveils plans for massive solar canopy for EV charging

By Luke Ottaway on August 14, 2014 - 11:19PM

GM has backed up its stated commitment to electric vehicles by leading the industry in workplace charging, particularly the solar-powered variety. Ford has responded with plans for a solar canopy of epic proportions, partly to charge its own electric vehicles.

The 2015 Ford Mustang is No Longer a Future Vehicle on Ford.com

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2014 - 11:24AM

Since late last year, the 2015 Ford Mustang has been listed on Ford.com under Future Vehicles, but in the last 48 hours or so, the 2014 models have been removed from the website and the next generation has been moved to the current vehicle lineup – showing just how close we are to seeing the 2015 Mustang in dealerships and on the road.

Drive the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Today on Forza 5

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2014 - 4:37PM

Attention Forza Motorsport 5 gamers who have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to drive the 2015 Ford Mustang GT in the virtual world – today is your day, as the next generation Mustang has finally come to the industry leading driving simulator for Xbox One.

Win a 2015 Ford Mustang GT from Stanley Black & Decker

By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2014 - 3:21PM

If you are absolutely in love with the 2015 Ford Mustang GT, but you aren’t at a point in your life where you can afford to drop $30k on a new muscle car, the folks at Stanley Black & Decker could make your dream of owning a new Mustang come true – simply by liking their Facebook page and filling out a basic information form.

Building My Ideal 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2014 - 12:23PM

While the 5.0L V8 will power the most powerful 2015 Ford Mustang fastbacks and convertibles, the big story for the next gen pony car is the new EcoBoost models – and today we walk you through the pricing for the new turbocharged S550 Mustang.

The 2015 Ford F150 King Ranch Features Different Shades of Luxury

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2014 - 1:24PM

The 2015 Ford F150 will come in five different trimlines at launch and while the pinnacle of half ton luxury comes with the Platinum package, those folks who want a luxurious F150 with more customization options can opt for the 2015 King Ranch package – which comes with a set of appearance packages that change the look of the exterior.

A Closer Look at the 2015 Ford F150 Platinum

By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2014 - 7:39PM

As part of the recently released 2015 Ford F150 Appearance Guide, the Motor Company offered up a couple pictures and a list of standard features for the top of the line Platinum model – giving us our first in-depth look at the premium luxury version of the new F150.

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