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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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15 Drivers Prepared to Race for Global RallyCross Gold This Weekend

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2013 - 8:07PM

The 2013 Global RallyCross schedule makes its second to last stop of the season this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s dirt track facility – with 15 of the best rallycross racers in the world lining up to do battle including some new(ish) faces and some old faces in new cars.

Meet the World's First Ever Ford Mustang Owner

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2013 - 7:09PM

Ford Motor Company has sold millions of Mustangs to millions of people but the woman shown in the image above with the Skylight Blue 1964 Ford Mustang was the first person to ever purchase a Mustang - and she still owns it today.

Win a 2014 Ford Mustang from Alamo

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2013 - 1:01PM

The folks at Alamo rental car are currently running a sweepstakes with the grand prize winner taking home a 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible - along with other prizes that include free rental cars and round trip flight vouchers from Southwest airlines.

The front end of the new Ford SSP package

Ford Introduces First Ever Non-Pursuit Rated Police Vehicle

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2013 - 3:49PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that they will begin offering their Taurus-based Police Interceptor Sedan with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, marking the first time that Ford has ever offered a police vehicle that was not rated for high speed pursuit - instead focusing on power to save both the police departments and the taxpayers money at the pumps.

Ford Builds its 2,000,000th EcoBoost Engine

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2013 - 4:21PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that yesterday afternoon, the 2,000,000th EcoBoost engine was produced and loaded into a new Ford product – in this case a new Ford Escape packing the top of the line 2.0L 4-cylinder EcoBoost mill.

A Review of the 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid: A Cure for the Common Prius

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 4:48PM

The Ford C-Max Hybrid was introduced to provide the first true alternative to the top selling Toyota Prius and this curvy 5-door is truly the best competition for the popular Prius in the hybrid segment thus far.

The rear seats of the 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 4:41PM

The front seats of the 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 4:41PM

The gauge cluster of the 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 4:40PM

The interior of the 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 4:39PM

The rear end of the 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 4:38PM

The side view of the 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 4:37PM

The front end of the 2013 Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 4:36PM

Ford Reminds Truck Owners That Dogs Should Ride Inside

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 1:45PM

Ford Motor Company and the American Humane Association have teamed up to remind truck drivers that dogs should always be transported in the cab of a truck and not in the bed – no matter how much your pooch appears to be enjoying the open air cruise out back.

2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Engine Now Available in a Crate

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2013 - 2:13PM

If you have been pining over a 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag car but you cant come up with the $100k or so needed to buy one of the 50 made, you might have another solution – as Ford Racing is now offering the heart of the 2014 Cobra Jet as a crate engine.

Barrett Jackson to Auction 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Prototype for Charity (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2013 - 6:16PM

Ford Racing and the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction have announced that a prototype 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet race car will be auctioned off at the upcoming Barrett Jackson event in Las Vegas - with the proceeds of the auction going to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Ford Mustang of the High Five Tour.

2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Ford Mustang Tours the Country for Wounded Warriors

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2013 - 1:37PM

The gorgeous 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake version of the Ford Mustang shown above is currently on a tour of the United States, helping to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Family Support foundation’s 2013 High Five Tour – giving Americans around the country a chance to check out this awesome super-Stang while raising awareness for this great charity.

Ford Increases SVT Raptor F150 Production to Meet Huge Demand

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2013 - 11:57AM

The Ford SVT Raptor F150 is the most capable production truck on the market today with the ability to do all of the on-road tasks that other trucks can do like towing, hauling and safe handling of passengers in even the worst conditions but unlike any other truck sold in America – the Raptor can tackle almost any off-road situation and that has caused sales of the half ton SVT pickup to exploded in 2013.

The 2015 Ford Mustang - rendering by JC Design

TorqueNews Exclusive: Insider Says 2015 Ford Mustang Renderings "Aren't Far Off"

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 6:34PM

We have been speculating for months now what the 2015 Ford Mustang might look like when it is introduced with spy shots and renderings adding to that fire and while others downplay those images – TorqueNews has spoken with a member of the Mustang development team that offered up some information on the next generation pony car.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST Nears 89mph in the Quarter Mile (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 6:24PM

The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST will arrive later this year as the second global performance car based on an “economy car” and as part of the ongoing Fiesta Movement, Fiesta Agent Michael Berenis took his 20914 Fiesta ST to the drag strip and while the ET wasn’t fantastic – the 89 mile per hour trap speed is mighty impressive.

New Ford S-Max Concept Debuts in Frankfurt with a Familiar Face

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 11:47AM

Among the many debuts at the ongoing 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is the new Ford S-Max Concept – a sporty looking family vehicle that sports the same Evos design language as the current (and very popular) Fusion, Fiesta and Focus.

The interior of the Ford S-Max Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 11:44AM

The greenhouse of the Ford S-Max Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 11:43AM

The back end of the Ford S-Max Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 11:42AM

Ford Re-Issues the Original 1962 Ford Mustang I Concept Video

By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2013 - 7:08PM

The next generation Ford Mustang will help the Motor Company celebrate 50 years of sports car excellence but what many people don’t realize is that the earliest Mustang Concept from 1962 more closely resembled a modern supercar than it did the original Ford Mustang - and today Ford issued a very brief release containing a handful of videos including a documentary piece about the very first Mustang I Concept.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Rendered by JC Design

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 4:43PM

There are lots of pictures of the next generation 2015 Ford Mustang floating around the internet but the one shown above which was discovered by the folks at The Mustang Source at Mustang6g.com is the best that I have seen thus far – although it paints a picture that could be very controversial if the production model does look similar to what is shown above.

Ford's strong electrified vehicle sales in August, second only to Toyota

By David Herron on September 7, 2013 - 4:12PM

Ford is reporting strong sales growth in hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars, validating their Power of Choice strategy which aims to grab market share from Toyota and Honda.

Camaro Sales Explode in August Crushing the Mustang and Challenger

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2013 - 1:02PM

Although the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has been well short of the 2012 sales figures throughout the first half of the year, an explosion in Camaro sales in August 2013 allowed the bowtie-clad muscle car to pummel both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger while also pulling away from the Mustang in the annual sales race.

Ford Boss Alan Mulally Plans to Run the Motor Company Through 2014

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2013 - 10:31AM

Amidst rumors that he is being hunted by other corporations in need of solid management, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally has stated that he plans to continue leading the automotive giant through at least 2014.

Win a 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 from the Fargo Air Museum

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2013 - 12:56PM

If you have been hoping that someone would give you a 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 for as little as $50, you are in luck as the Fargo Air Museum in North Dakota is currently running a contest and the first prize just so happens to be that Boss 302.

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