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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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The Ford F150 That Has Never Lost a Race

By Armen Hareyan on January 15, 2014 - 12:11PM

Steven Soto from Grand Island, Nebraska has named his 2005 Ford F150 a Black Mamba and says it has never lost a race.

The 2015 Ford F150 Debuts in Detroit as the Strongest and Most Durable Ever

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2014 - 6:55PM

There were a great many new product debuts that we expected to see at the 2014 North American International Auto Show but the 2015 Ford F150 was not one of them – with the new half ton truck being billed as “the strongest and most durable F150 ever” by the company while a bold new looks separates this new generation Ford truck from the previous years.

The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Could Power a New High Performance Focus RS

By Patrick Rall on January 10, 2014 - 2:42PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will feature a new 2.3L EcoBoost that will offer more than 300 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque – levels of power that could more than appropriately power a new high performance Ford Focus RS right here in the US market.

2015 Ford Mustang to Introduce Next Generation Sync System

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2014 - 3:08PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang is promised to be the most technologically advanced Mustang of all time and to give the S550 an advantage even compared to other Ford Motor Company vehicles – the 2015 Mustang will be the first vehicle to feature the next generation Sync infotainment system.

19 Vehicles Sold Over 200,000 Units in 2013 - Led by Ford, GM and Toyota

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2014 - 2:15PM

During the 2013 calendar year, 19 vehicles sold at least 200,000 units in the United States and this list of the 19 bestselling vehicles in the US is led by Ford, General Motors and Toyota – each of which has four vehicles on the list of models which moved at least 200k units last year.

Let the Designers of the 2015 Ford Mustang Explain Their Inspiration (Video)

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2014 - 12:43PM

Yesterday we looked at a handful of design sketches of the 2015 Ford Mustang and today we have a video featuring two of the men who were heavily involved with the design of the S550 Mustang – offering an even better glimpse into the inspiration behind the new look of the Mighty Mustang.

Ford F Series Leads US Auto Sales for the 32nd Straight Year, Toyota Camry Takes Top Car

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2014 - 6:39PM

Sales numbers for the 2013 calendar year are in and for the 32nd straight time, the Ford F Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in the United States with an incredible year-end total of nearly 800,000 new trucks sold – while the Toyota Camry moved over 408,000 new models to claim the title for the top car.

Internal Ford Sketches Offer Insight into the 2015 Mustang Design

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2014 - 3:28PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang brings about the newest generation of the fabled muscle car and with the design being such a hot topic, these internal sketches from Ford Motor Company lend a ton of insight into the inspiration of the S550 Mustang both inside and out.

This 2015 Ford Mustang GT350 Rendering Paints a Pretty Picture of Future Ford Performance

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2014 - 2:04PM

Many folks in the automotive world expect that the next generation high performance Mustang will be named the GT350 and the rendering shown here based on the 2015 Ford Mustang shows what could be a very, very good looking super-Stang when it finally makes its bit debut.

Man Buys Salvage Ford on Ebay and Pays Tribute to a Legend

By Armen Hareyan on January 5, 2014 - 8:52PM

"Project Fireball" started life as a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500, later restored by me as a tribute to legendary NASCAR racer Fireball Roberts. The car is the realization of a 30-year dream of re-creating a street-legal replica of a racecar from NASCAR's golden age.

Killing Off the V6 for the 2015 Ford Mustang Would be A Stupid Mistake

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2014 - 3:04PM

In the past few weeks since it became official that the 2015 Ford Mustang would feature an EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine I have seen countless calls by enthusiasts to do away with the 3.7L V6 option since the EcoBoost offers similar power and better fuel economy but that would be a move that would almost certainly cost FoMoCo some sales.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Great Out on the Open Road

By Patrick Rall on January 1, 2014 - 6:14PM

It is New Year’s Day 2014 and with very little going on in the automotive world as we wait for the start of the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, this seems like a fine time to watch the 2015 Ford Mustang out cruising on the open road.

By Patrick Rall on December 31, 2013 - 5:37PM

While not everyone is as excited about the looks of the 2015 Ford Mustang as I am, the similarities across the different trim lines could really help sales improve with the two non-V8 models sporting a look that is very much like the GT package – allowing base model Mustang buyers more of the same great looks as the pricier GT models.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Should Be the Best Performing of All Time

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2013 - 10:04AM

While we have all been preoccupied with the look of the 2015 Ford Mustang it seems that we forgot to really look closely at the performance of the S550 outside of the new EcoBoost engine option but even without a big boost in power – the 2015 Mustang lineup should be the best performing generation in the car’s 50 year history.

Ford Went to Great Lengths to Hide the 2015 Mustang from Annoying Spy Photographers

By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2013 - 12:38PM

Ford Motor Company has released a short video detailing the incredible measures taken by the 2015 Mustang team in order to attempt to keep the newest pony car hidden from the annoyingly persistent spy photographers – focusing on the intricately designed camouflage that has become so familiar in the automotive world.

The Very 1st 2015 Ford Mustang to be Auctioned for Children's Diabetes Research

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2013 - 12:43PM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the very first 2015 Ford Mustang sold to the public will go to the highest bidder at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale Arizona and what will likely be massive proceeds of said auction will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

New Proof That the Next Generation Range Topping Ford Mustang Will Be Called GT350

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2013 - 1:07PM

It has been expected for some time that the next generation range topping Ford Mustang will be named the GT350 rather than the GT500 that SVT-buyers have been snatching up since 2007 and according to a Ford dealership website via an enthusiast community – there is now definitive proof that there is a Mustang GT350 on the way very soon.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Will Be the Star of the 2014 CES in Vegas

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2013 - 1:47PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang hasn’t even been official for a month and already it is receiving big recognition as it will serve as the Official Car of the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Swho that runs from January 7th through the 10th in Las Vegas.

A Solid Rear Axle in the 2015 Ford Mustang is a Drag Racers Dream Come True

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2013 - 1:25PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang is the first Mustang ever that is offered with standard independent rear suspension in all models but those who are more focused on straight line performance still might be able to get their hands on a 2015 Stang with a traditional solid rear axle.

Three Reasons Why You Should Love the 2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2013 - 2:27PM

Since before the 2015 Ford Mustang debuted on December 5th, there were people around the world complaining about the look of the newest generation of the fabled pony car but having seen the 2015 Mustang GT in person, there are three very clear reasons why you should love the S550 Mustang.

2015 Ford Mustang GT Need for Speed Rivals

Drive the 2015 Ford Mustang Tonight in the Virtual World

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2013 - 7:56PM

Ford Motor Company and Electronic Arts announced that the 2015 Ford Mustang will make its gaming debut tonight in the uber popular Need for Speed series on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PC – offering an immersive way for gamers to experience the 2015 Mustang in all its glory.

Ford doesn't want you to think green, think blue instead

By Aaron Turpen on December 12, 2013 - 3:21PM

Ford issued it's second annual trend report, titled Looking Further with Ford 2014, after a short conference with leading thinkers in consumer trends. The report shows how Ford has gone beyond thinking green and into the blue. Torque News was there; here's our take on it.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Even Cooler as a Cobra Jet

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2013 - 2:12PM

While there are a handful of people in the world who don’t like the 2015 Ford Mustang, I think that the evolutionary change is a very good one and when the livery of the Cobra Jet package is applied – the 2015 Mustang makes one awesome looking drag car.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Burnout Control Could Be the Coolest New Feature

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2013 - 12:16PM

While Ford Motor Company introduced the gorgeous new 2015 Mustang GT coupe and convertible around the world last week, there are quite a few details that the company has withheld and it seems that the coolest new feature that we’ve not learned about thus far as a new “Burnout Control System” – a feature which would likely serve as every tire manufacturer’s dream come true.

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT Sounds as Awesome as it Looks (Video)

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2013 - 10:58AM

One of the few downsides to attending the Dearborn debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang GT was that it was held inside and that meant that those of us who were introduced to the new Mustang in the heart of the American auto industry did not have a chance to hear it run – until now.

A screen shot from the first 2015 Mustang commercial

The First 2015 Ford Mustang Commercial (and the Car) Should Appeal to the Younger Crowd

By Patrick Rall on December 9, 2013 - 5:16PM

The first commercial spot for the 2015 Ford Mustang has hit the internet and it is very clear that Ford Motor Company is looking to attract a much younger demographic with their redesigned pony car – with a ton of fast paced action showing the car in action and lots of younger drivers participating in activities of the younger generation like surfing and skateboarding.

A Diesel S550 Ford Mustang is Taking Globalization a Step Too Far

By Patrick Rall on December 9, 2013 - 12:31PM

While the 2015 Ford Mustang has been delicately designed in a manner that would appeal to sports car buyers around the world, the possibility of a factory built diesel powered Mustang is taking the push for globalization and efficiency a step too far – even though it would probably be a pretty powerful package.

2015 Ford Mustang to be the Most Colorful in Years, Convertible Coming Late in 2014

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2013 - 11:30AM

As we continue to dig through the massive amounts of information on the new 2015 Ford Mustang, we have stumbled across a seemingly incomplete list of the exterior color options and the wheel choices – making the S550 Mustang the most colorful in terms of the number of choices.

The EcoBoost 4-cylinder Makes the 2015 Ford Mustang Engine Lineup Even More Impressive

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2013 - 2:33PM

While the Motor Company was fairly vague when discussing the powertrain specifications for the 2015 Ford Mustang, they did announced that the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine would be offered and that it will indeed make at least 300 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque – confirming my speculation from earlier this week and making the already impressive Mustang engine list even better.

Why the new 2015 Ford Mustang will lure BMW 4-Series and Lexus RC 350 Shoppers

By John Goreham on December 5, 2013 - 1:59PM

The all-new 2015 Mustang is everything Ford fans could have hoped for. The new slightly smaller, more refined Mustang may just give Ford the car it needs to reach up to the premium sports coupe market. But does Ford have a dealer network that can handle that assignment?

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