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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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Ford's C-MAX Energi PHEV claims highest range

Ford C-MAX PHEV Has Highest Range

By Nicolas Zart on October 16, 2012 - 12:27PM

Ford is keeping the competition on its toes by not letting down its continuous march toward better and better cars. The C-MAX Plug-In Hybrid wins the title of highest range.

Ford Fiesta recalled for side airbags not opening

By Patrick Rall on October 16, 2012 - 12:25PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Ford Motor Company have issued a recall of select Ford Fiesta models because the airbag system will not deploy the passenger’s side curtain airbag in the event of an accident when no one is sitting in the front passenger seat – lowering the level of protection for passengers riding in the back seat when an accident occurs.

Ford SYNC now offers even better phone app integration with Scout

By John Goreham on October 15, 2012 - 6:27PM

As smart phones quickly start to supplant laptops, tablets, and in-car navigation and radio, Ford takes the lead in partnering with such App offerings as Scout by Telenav.

The Ford Focus ST to be well represented at SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2012 - 6:24PM

Ford Motor Company has just issued a new group of artwork designed to preview the cars that will fill their booth at the 2012 SEMA Show with the latest batch focusing on the new high performance Ford Focus ST – including unique renditions of the sporty 5-door hatch from names like Cosworth, Steeda, Galpin Auto Sports and Tanner Foust.

The Ford Focus ST designed by rallycross championship leaded Tanner Foust

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2012 - 6:20PM

The Ford Focus ST from Galpin Auto Sports

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2012 - 6:19PM

The Steeda modified Ford Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2012 - 6:19PM

The Cosworth modified Ford Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2012 - 6:16PM

Ford drifts closer to motorsports of the future

By John Goreham on October 11, 2012 - 4:20PM

Automotive enthusiasts like to see their car race. That may be one reason that Ford is moving to sponsor racing series other than NASCAR.

Ford turns to Italian cartoons for C-MAX Hybrid and Energi advertising

By David Herron on October 11, 2012 - 2:24PM

Ford is positioning the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi as a great solution to real world problems, by enlisting the aid of an Italian cartoon character with a back-story of facing and overcoming obstacles.

A collage of artwork teasing the 2013 Fusion sedans coming to SEMA

Ford SEMA Preview: the 2013 Fusion all dressed up looking mean and lean

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 1:40PM

Each year, the good people at Ford Motor Company put together a SEMA Show display that is easily among the best and with more of that excellence expected for 2012 – Ford has offered up their first round of SEMA artwork “teasers” with this first group focusing on the new 2013 Fusion sedan.

A 2013 Ford Fusion designed by the Ice Nine Group

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 1:38PM

A 2013 Ford Fusion designed by 3d Carbon

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 1:37PM

A 2013 Ford Fusion designed by MRT

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 1:36PM

Ford C-MAX Energi tops Prius as most fuel-efficient plug-in

By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2012 - 8:11AM

The 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi beats the Toyota Prius as the most fuel-efficient plug-in-hybrid in the U.S with an EPA certified 108 MPGe city.

108.78 MPG in a Ford Fiesta

By Aaron Turpen on October 9, 2012 - 11:14PM

The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi won the 2012 ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon in a real-world driving challenge.

Ford C-MAX Energi beats Chevy Volt with seating for five

By David Herron on October 9, 2012 - 1:45PM

Long time Chevy Volt uber-fan, Dr. Lyle Dennis, exposes key flaw in Volt's design as he trades his beloved Volt in for a Ford C-MAX Energi.

Ford puts engine roar back into hot Focus ST cabin [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 9, 2012 - 7:24AM

The new 2012 Focus ST is so quiet, that Ford needed to put the engine roar back into the cabin for a hot hatch experience.

Ford Motor Company posts negative growth in September 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2012 - 11:49PM

Ford Motor Company had a rough month in September 2012 with both of their US brands showing negative growth with a total decline of 0.1% - allowing Toyota to move within some 3,000 units of passing FoMoCo for the second spot in the American auto market in terms of sales volume.

2005-2012 Ford Escape under NHTSA investigation for throttle issues

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2012 - 12:35PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the previous generation of the Ford Escape after receiving a defect petition from the North Carolina Consumers Council alleging that these popular sport utility vehicles could be prone to stalling or surging while being driven.

Ford C-MAX takes on Toyota Prius in new Olympic-style ad campaign [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on October 4, 2012 - 7:01PM

Ford's new "Hybrid Games" marketing campaign showcases the C-MAX besting the Toyota Prius v in a series of hybrid-related challenges.

Camaro beats Mustang, Challenger in September 2012 sales race

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2012 - 6:35PM

Sales numbers in the American muscle car class dipped in September 2012 from the month before but that didn’t stop General Motors from selling more Chevrolet Camaro coupes and convertibles than their competitors’ muscle cars from Ford and Dodge.

2015 Ford Mustang to get powerful fuel-efficient 4-cylinder

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2012 - 8:00AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang is reported to be getting a 4-cylinder EcoBoost and now the technical specs are becoming clearer.

The 1.0-liter Ford EcoBoost engine. Image courtesy of Ford.

By Don Bain on October 2, 2012 - 4:51PM

Ford Motor Company's revolutionary 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine has won a highly coveted Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics magazine, announced today.

Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium blends fuel efficiency with luxury

By John Goreham on October 2, 2012 - 2:52PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid will offer buyers added luxury and the price is the same as the Ecoboost 2.0 turbo model.

Tanner Foust takes first win of Global RallyCross season, sets sights on championship

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2012 - 7:44PM

Tanner Foust has had a strong 2012 Global RallyCross season, putting himself among the leaders in all of the first four races of the year but in the most recent race held this past weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Foust did what he has not been able to do throughout the 2012 GRC season – winning the event final and setting up a two-car battle for the season championship with Ford teammate Brian Deegan.

1919 Model T Highboy. Image courtesy of wikimedia commons.

Ford's iconic Model T marks 104th birthday today

By Don Bain on October 1, 2012 - 2:41PM

The car that came in any color, “as long as it’s black,” was introduced to the American public on this day in 1908 by Henry Ford.

Ford looking to use wood fibers for sustainable automobile interiors

By David Herron on September 28, 2012 - 5:06PM

Ford and Weyerhaeuser are researching use of wood fibers to create materials that can replace the fossil fuel based materials used in traditional vehicle interior components.

Ford F-150 wows customers with luxury or ruggedness

By John Goreham on September 27, 2012 - 12:31PM

The Ford F-150 is still a favorite for many due to its flexibility and value.

Improve your relationship by doing this in the car

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2012 - 11:50AM

A new survey by the Ford Motor Company and YourTango reveals a surprising Rx for couples looking to spice up their relationship, and it involves the car.

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