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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 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?

The 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible Looks a Little Funky with the Top Up

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2013 - 1:22PM

While most Americans had their eyes focused on the New York or Dearborn debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang Coupe this morning, Australian pony car lovers were introduced to the 2015 Mustang Convertible which - like so many sporty droptops - looks a little funky with the top up while looking just as awesome as the coupe with the top folded away.

The 2015 Ford Mustang is More Than Just a Very Pretty Face (Live Images)

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2013 - 11:54AM

After months of speculation, spy shots, CAD images and a single teaser, the 2015 Ford Mustang was formally and finally introduced to the public at six spots around the world – and the images here are shots of the beautiful Race Red Mustang GT that debuted neat Ford’s HQ in Dearborn Michigan.

A 300hp 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Package Should Be a Big Hit - Relatively Speaking

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2013 - 11:25AM

When the 2015 Ford Mustang debuts tomorrow morning, there is a good chance that one of the engine options for the next generation pony car will be a 4-cylinder EcoBoost mill delivering somewhere in the area of 300 horsepower and should that be the case, this EcoBoost’d Mustang could be a big hit with those buyers who want impressive power and impressive fuel economy.

The 2015 Ford Mustang on the cover of Autoweek

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Awesome on the Cover of Autoweek

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2013 - 2:11PM

While Ford Motor Company has gone to pretty impressive lengths to keep the 2015 Ford Mustang under wraps until the global debut this coming Thursday morning, the December 9th copy of Autoweek has let the preverbal cat out of the bag – revealing the next generation Mustang from every angle and killing much of the anticipation around the December 5th debut.

JC Design Rendering of the 2015 Mustang courtesy of Mustang6g.com

Ford Shouldn't Care If You Hate the 2015 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2013 - 11:56AM

Even though very few people in the world have seen the 2015 Ford Mustang, there are a great many skeptics chattering online about how they hate the look and they will never buy a Mustang that “looks like that” but realistically – Ford shouldn’t and probably doesn’t care about the negative comments posted online for a variety of reasons.

Chazcron Rendering courtesy of Mustang6g.com

The 2015 Ford Mustang to Debut on Good Morning America

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2013 - 10:43AM

If you are not one of the lucky individuals who will be present for the introduction of the 2015 Ford Mustang at one of the six locations this coming Thursday fear not – as the newest generation Mustang will also make its grand debut on the set of Good Morning America.

Ford Foolishly Snubs Nurburgring Lap Time Importance

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2013 - 1:24PM

After a video surfaced showing the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang lapping the famed Nürburgring with a lap time counter that had seemingly been added after the fact, a bigwig from Ford explaining that the company doesn’t have any plans to issue “official” lap times for any of their performance vehicles – a move which really only impacts the devout Mustang community.

2014 Shelby GT Mustang is Predictably Pricey - But Still Pretty Awesome

By Patrick Rall on November 26, 2013 - 12:22PM

One of the more exciting debuts at the ongoing 2013 LA Auto Show is the 2014 Shelby Mustang GT – a great looking post title package for the 2014 Mustang GT that improves the acceleration, handling and appearance of the standard pony car with distinct Shelby character.

Saleen Celebrates 30 Years with Limited SA-30 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on November 25, 2013 - 12:47PM

The Saleen name is best associated with the Ford Mustang and Ford high performance so it is fitting that the well known company is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a limited edition Ford Mustang that packs up to 625 horsepower.

A Review of the 2013 Ford Fusion SE: Taking the Affordable Midsized Sedan to the Next Level

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2013 - 12:47PM

There was a point in time where driving an affordable and efficient midsized sedan meant driving a drab, boring car but the 2013 Ford Fusion SE is a clear example that those days are long gone – with a ton of amenities and a drivetrain that makes the Fusion efficient and fun to drive.

Ford Finally Teases the 2015 Mustang, but What Is It?

By Patrick Rall on November 20, 2013 - 10:23AM

Ford Motor Company has released the first official image of the 2015 Ford Mustang but in fine teaser fashion, it is difficult to tell exactly what we are examining.

The Multi-Continental 2015 Ford Mustang Debut to Take Place at 12:01am - but in What Time Zone?

By Patrick Rall on November 19, 2013 - 8:25PM

Ford dropped a not to subtle hint earlier today about the December 5th debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang and the Motor Company has followed that up with more details of the world debut of the next generation Mustang.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Will Debut on December 5th - but where?

By Patrick Rall on November 19, 2013 - 11:59AM

The official Ford Mustang YouTube channel published a new video this morning proclaiming that the new 2015 Ford Mustang will make its grand debut on December 5th 2013.

Ford Motor Company Looks to Distance Itself from Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2013 - 12:51PM

Ford Motor Company has made a few comments that make it crystal clear that the massive automaker does not support troublesome Toronto Mayor Rob Ford after supporters of the tipsy politician recently showed up at an event wearing Ford brand shirts.

Ford reminds America that the F-150 pickup saves more gas than the Tesla Model S

By John Goreham on November 15, 2013 - 12:04PM

We are happy to pass along the message Ford came up with this week about how much more gasoline the F-150 EcoBoost has saved when compared to the electric Tesla. However, it seems odd that a vehicle that gets 15 MPG city is the green car Ford wants to brag about.

Ken Block Rolls Out His New Gymkhana Six with Lamborghinis, Segways and the Ford Fiesta

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2013 - 11:09AM

This morning brought about the long awaited debut of Ken Block’s Gymkhana Six and while this newest video features all of the amazing tire shredding, high adrenaline driving of the previous five Gymkhana videos – Gymkhana Six takes a more traditional approach with the help of a crane, a couple Lamborghini Aventador coupes, a couple segways and a whole bunch of shipping containers.

Check Out the Ford Fiesta ST Wrapped in Chrome

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2013 - 7:04PM

There is a small fleet of 2014 Ford Fiesta ST hatchbacks driving around America as part of the most recent chapter of the Fiesta Movement and in an effort to make his hot Ford hatch unmistakable – Fiesta Movement Agent Michael Berenis had his Fiesta ST wrapped in chrome vinyl.

Ken Block Wins His First Career Global RallyCross Race at Vegas Finale

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2013 - 3:40PM

The Global RallyCross Supercars took to the track for the final race of the 2013 season last night and when the checkered flag dropped, Ken Block claimed his first ever GRC win in front of a massive Las Vegas crowd.

Gene Simmons Unveils Shelby Powered 1956 Ford F100 for Charity at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2013 - 6:02PM

Amidst all of the customized production vehicles in the large Ford display at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the unique customized 1956 Ford F100 pickup shown above – which was unveiled by rock legend Gene Simmons and his lovely wife Shannon Tweed with a destination of the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction where the custom classic truck will be auctioned off for charity.

Ken Block Teases Gymkhana Six (Video)

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2013 - 11:13AM

Ken Block has made quite a name for himself in the world of rally racing but the arrival of Gymkhana Six will surely be packed full of the awesome automotive action that has made Mr. Block so popular around the world – and today we have a brief teaser of Gymkhana Six.

The 2013 SEMA Awards being handed to company reps.

Ford, Jeep and Scion Take Top Honors at the 2013 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2013 - 8:32PM

For the fourth consecutive year, the organizers of the massive SEMA Show in Las Vegas have named the “Hottest” vehicles of the event and this year Ford, Scion and Jeep took home those awards with Ford claiming two while Toyota’s Scion brand and the Chrysler Group’s Jeep brand claimed one each.

Ford Recalling Focus Electric Again - This Time for Stalling Issues

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2013 - 7:06PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of the Ford Focus Electric over a concern that the electric drivetrain could suddenly stop providing motive power – potentially leaving a driver stranded on the side of the road or left in a dangerous situation like fast moving traffic and no way to move the vehicle.

The Ford Mustang Beats the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in October Sales

By Patrick Rall on November 1, 2013 - 7:07PM

The sales numbers from each of the Detroit automakers are in and for only the third time this year, the Ford Mustang has beaten the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger to claim the monthly sales title for October 2013 – but the Blue Oval-clad pony car still sits well behind the Camaro in the annual sales battle.

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