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Ford

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 Fusion Titanium. Image © 2013 by Don Bain

A brief ride in the 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium plus an unusual query

By Don Bain on March 4, 2013 - 3:52AM

Ford brought a bright shiny sample of their 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium to Denver last Friday, allowing members of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press an opportunity to test it out for an hour.

Camaro beats Mustang for Feb 2013 sales title, Challenger posts best month ever

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2013 - 6:23PM

The Chevrolet Camaro did what it has done so frequently over the past three years in February 2013 - posting a high sales figure than the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger – allowing GM’s muscle car to extend its lead over the cross town rivals as the Camaro works on its fourth straight annual sales title.

Ford aiming to cut waste-to-landfill by 40 percent per vehicle

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2013 - 5:06PM

Ford is aggressively targeting the lowering of its waste-to-landfill numbers for each vehicle produced and plans to reduce that by 40 percent per vehicle by 2016 in a new five-year global plan.

The 2011 Ford F-Series F-550 Super Duty chassis cab in SuperCab configuration. (

Ford F-450 and F-550 with CNG option at a $10k uptick

By Don Bain on February 28, 2013 - 5:08PM

Ford knows something you may not – that the US is a CNG exporter and those in the industries using powerful Ford F-450 and F-550 trucks would love a CNG bi-fuel option.

Build your 2014 Ford Fiesta ST online now - pricing starts at $22,195*

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2013 - 8:36PM

Ford Motor Company has just launched the build page on Ford.com for the new 2014 Fiesta ST, giving us a great look at the options, the features and the pricing of the new subcompact hot hatch – with the base price of the high performance 5-door starting at just $22,195 (including destination fee).

Spotify getting voice command control on the road via Ford's SYNC AppLink

By David Herron on February 25, 2013 - 5:51PM

Ford's SYNC AppLink opens the door to integrating smart phone applications like Spotify with the in-car driving experience.

Feds to investigate 724,000 Ford cars and SUVs over engine stalling concerns

By Anthony Faccenda on February 25, 2013 - 5:08PM

According to federal safety regulators, certain 2009-2011 Ford Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans, and Mercury Mariner SUVs and Milan cars may suffer from a dangerous engine stalling problem.

Ford investing millions to increase EcoBoost production in Ohio

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2013 - 3:15PM

Ford is planning to more than double its EcoBoost-equipped vehicle sales this year and to do that, they will need to build more engines. That is where the Cleveland Engine Plant comes in as Ford boosts plant capacity and adds jobs.

The USPS Muscle Car stamps with black Xs over the value

5 legendary muscle cars including Charger and Mustang featured on new US stamps

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2013 - 3:55PM

The United States Postal Service has just released their new Muscle Car stamps, with five legendary American muscle cars featured in the newest release of the “America on the Move” series - giving both automotive collectors and stamp collectors a reason to rush out to their local post office this morning.

Ford Fusion Energi, the plugin hybrid now has carpool access HOV

Ford Fusion Get California Carpool Lane OK

By Nicolas Zart on February 22, 2013 - 12:39PM

Ford has just bumped up its choice of cars that meet California’s stringent emission law. The new Fusion Energi, its second plug-in hybrid gets the California carpool lane OK.

Ken Block gives injured Navy veteran Taylor Morris an unforgettable ride

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2013 - 5:00PM

Ken Block and his Hoonigan Racing Division are currently practicing for the second stop of the 2013 Rally America Championship in Salem Missouri and while practicing in his newly designed Ford Fiesta race car ahead of the 100 Acre Wood Rally, Block invited Navy veteran and quad amputee Taylor Morris on what was surely the ride of a lifetime.

The Ford C-Max before Mt Princeton & Mt. Antero. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Circumnavigating Colorado in Ford's fun and efficient C-Max hybrid

By Don Bain on February 20, 2013 - 7:59PM

It was a bright sunny day this week as Colorado Auto Dealers Association President Tim Jackson drove me to Phil Long Ford in Littleton to pick up a 2013 C-Max Hybrid SEL, for the first leg of the 2013 Colorado Green Car Convoy.

50th anniversary Shelby Cobra and Steve McQueen

McQueen takes home rare 50th anniversary Shelby Cobra

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2013 - 10:50AM

Although not related to Steve McQueen, a rare 50th anniversary limited edition Shelby Cobra was taken home by a McQueen.

Fastest-ever global Ford Fiesta begins production

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2013 - 8:01AM

The new global 2014 Ford Fiesta ST has begun production and will be the fastest production Fiesta on the planet.

PlugShare showing Ford electrified car owners where the charging stations are

By David Herron on February 7, 2013 - 5:08PM

Ford is teaming up with PlugShare to improve data provided about electric car charging station locations and attractions nearby each station.

Ford Focus Electric proves electric drive cars are just as safe as conventional vehicles

By John Goreham on February 7, 2013 - 8:08AM

The Ford Focus Electric has earned a top safety rating. Just one more example that electric vehicles are as safe as conventional cars their same size.

2013 Global RallyCross Ford Fiesta ST to debut at the Chicago Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2013 - 12:54PM

The Ford Fiesta dominated almost every race in the 2012 Global RallyCross season including a championship by driver Tanner Foust but at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Ford Motorsports will unveil the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST rally car that will serve as the GRC car for Foust, Brian Deegan and Ken Block in the upcoming season.

Hotter Ford Focus ST coming to the Chicago Auto Show

By John Goreham on February 6, 2013 - 11:12AM

fifteen52 will show off the TrackSTer Ford Focus ST as part of its partnership with Ford and racer Ken Block at CAS.

2015 Ford Mustang to receive new global platform designation

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2013 - 7:59AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang won’t be called by the old S197 platform, but will receive a new designation to go along with the extensive changes coming for the new global pony car.

Chevrolet Camaro tops Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger in January 2013 sales

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2013 - 1:31PM

The Chevrolet Camaro began 2013 in much the same way that it ended 2012 – with a decline in sales compared to the previous year while still moving enough units to be America’s bestselling muscle car.

The 1966 Batmobile fetches an auction record

1966 Batmobile Fetches Record High at Barrett-Jackson

By Nicolas Zart on February 2, 2013 - 12:17PM

Holy cow, Batman, someone bought our Batmobile. Find out how much this American TV series icon went for on the Barrett-Jackson auction block.

The Ford C-Max & Escape at SIA. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Ford shows it knows snow by partnering with 2013 SIA trade show

By Don Bain on February 1, 2013 - 5:40PM

As the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) trade show opened in Denver yesterday, Ford fielded a large exhibit to show it knows snow.

The TorqueNews Top Vehicles of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show - GM takes the cake

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 5:14PM

Over the past few weeks we have taken a close look at the new debuts at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall and with such a big year at hand – the folks here at TorqueNews put our heads together to come up with our favorites from Detroit in a variety of categories.

Ford expects best month ever with hybrid sales

Ford Sees Huge Hybrid and Electric Car Sales Jump in January

By Nicolas Zart on January 31, 2013 - 2:49PM

Ford sees incredible hybrid sales in January. Best month ever might set to shatter previous results.

Ford electrified vehicles gaining market share over Toyota's hybrids

By David Herron on January 30, 2013 - 12:34PM

Ford's plan to gain electrified car market share from Toyota is paying off with another month of sales and market share gain in hybrid vehicles.

Daimler, Ford, Nissan aim to develop affordable fuel cell vehicles by 2017

By David Herron on January 28, 2013 - 7:25PM

The new alliance pledges to work together to develop a common fuel cell stack and other items that will lead to volume production of fuel cells, cost savings through economy of scale, and make an affordable fuel cell vehicle a reality.

Ford’s small but mighty 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is impressive

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2013 - 8:33AM

Ford has been awarded the top German honor for the new three-cylinder turbocharged 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine that will arrive in the new 2014 Ford Fiesta.

New Ford Fiesta launch will continue global success

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2013 - 7:31AM

The all-new 2014 Ford Fiesta is launching in Europe now and will keep the compact car Europe’s top-selling car.

Ford offers price incentives on its Focus Electric

Ford Sweetens Focus Electric Incentives With Cash Back

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2013 - 5:27PM

Carmakers are working hard to make electric vehicles affordable. Ford is offering two incentives for some of its Focus Electric.

The first video of Ken Block's new Hoonigan Racing Division Fiesta in action

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2013 - 3:54PM

Yesterday we brought you the news of racing legend Ken Block’s new Hoonigan Racing Division and the new blue paint scheme that came with the new team name and today – we get our first look at Block’s Monster Energy Drink Ford Fiesta rally car tackling the snowy backwoods of Michigan’s Sno Drift 2013.

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