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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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Carroll Shelby's last test of the 2013 Shelby GT500 with SVT team

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2012 - 7:52AM

Carroll Shelby in possibly his last video with the SVT team, talks about durability of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500.

A screenshot of the 2013 Ford Fusion config site with pricing

2013 Ford Fusion configurator gets pricing

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2012 - 12:09PM

Ford Motor Company launched the 2013 Ford Fusion build site earlier this month without any pricing but preliminary pricing has recently been added – offering us a rough look at what buyers can expect to pay for the upscale new midsized sedan.

The #21 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR stock car

The 2013 Ford Fusion race car gets painted up for battle

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2012 - 10:59AM

The 2013 Ford Fusion stock car won’t make its on-track debut for some time but NASCAR fans who attend the Roush Fenway Fan Day in Concord, NC starting this Thursday will get a chance to see the new Fusion race car painted up and ready for action – sort of.

Ford returns to pawn shop to pick up its stuff

By John Goreham on May 22, 2012 - 8:14PM

Change in fortunes for Ford results in some treasures being returned to the company.

Ford shipping Focus Electric models to dealerships

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 5:47PM

According to multiple sources, Ford Motor Company has begun shipping the initial wave of for-sale examples of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric to select dealerships in a very small launch market.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang runs stock 11.60s, bests ZL1 again

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 11:29AM

A few weeks ago, General Motors made big news when they offered video of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 running a stock high 11 second quarter mile but the battle of high end muscle cars has just heated up as the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 has turned out a stock quarter mile time of 11.6.

2012 Ford Focus Electric Yahoo Pluggedin

2012 Ford Focus Electric stars in on-line celebrity game starting May 28th

By John Goreham on May 22, 2012 - 11:21AM

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric joins a celebrity cast star in a web program called Pluggedin hosted by Yahoo.

2013 Shelby GT500 shows more power after dyno test [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2012 - 8:27AM

Steve Turner, editor-in-chief of 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords magazine, put a 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 on a dyno and got some amazing results.

Record breaking Ford Mustang reaches new milestone

By John Goreham on May 21, 2012 - 1:42PM

Ford Mustang gallops past the 4,000,000 Facebook Fan mark

Subaru BRZ vs Ford Mustang track test [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2012 - 9:01AM

Angus MacKenzie and race driver Randy Pobst pit the 2013 Subaru BRZ against an American icon 2013 Ford Mustang V-6.

Velocity will pay tribute to Carroll Shelby with mini-series

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2012 - 1:32PM

Velocity will Pay Tribute to the Legendary Carroll Shelby in a three-part mini-series event starting Sunday May 20th.

2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible celebrates SVT 20th anniversary

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2012 - 11:22AM

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible serves as the celebratory vehicle of the 20th anniversary of Ford’s Special Vehicles Team (SVT).

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 debuts with 200+ mph

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2012 - 9:37AM

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is the fastest most powerful Mustang ever produced with 662 horsepower and a track speed of 200+ mph.

Ford "Unfriend's" GM over Facebook ad pullout via Twitter

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 17, 2012 - 4:44PM

Ford has taken a jab at General Motors over the recent Facebook ad pullout via another very popular social network, Twitter.

Ford taking orders for its C-Max Prius fighter

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2012 - 11:30AM

The 2013 Ford C-Max is a roomy 5-passenger, 5-door “hybrid utility vehicle” set to take on the likes of the Toyota Prius V head on and starting today, Ford dealerships around the United States are officially taking orders for the C-Max – introducing America to Ford’s first all-hybrid model.

2013 Ford Taurus SHO flies under the radar [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2012 - 6:39PM

The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO is the sportiest and fastest Taurus ever to wear the acclaimed Super High Output badge with 365 hp and a true performance package.

Top ten 300 horsepower cars under $35,000

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2012 - 8:25AM

Here is the list of the top ten cars with 300 or more horsepower that are the most affordable and all are under $35,000.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 feature helps avoid embarrassment

By John Goreham on May 16, 2012 - 8:14AM

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will be the first in history to have launch control.

THe 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Photo by Don Bain

How TARDEC's military research advances automotive technology

By Don Bain on May 16, 2012 - 2:22AM

At the Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, Mich., the current project may one day be part of the latest fuel saving features in a Chevrolet or Ford.

The Quantum Ford F-150 PHEV. Photo courtesy of Quantum.

Quantum bringing Plug-in F-150 to Alternative Clean Transport Expo

By Don Bain on May 15, 2012 - 4:42PM

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies will bring their modified Plug-in Hybrid Ford F-150 to the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Exposition (ACT Expo) May 15-17.

2013 Ford Fusion with chief designer Chris Hamilton

New Ford Fusion Earns Award for Design and Elegance

By Keith Griffin on May 14, 2012 - 9:17PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion has won the Gene Ritvo Award, which honors the best in design in the automotive world, from concept to production to marketing. The honor is awarded to the vehicle that best defines elegance in design.

Ford’s 2013 Fusion will pass competition with 7 incredible new features

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 3:25PM

2013 Ford Fusion packs driver assist features previously only found on expensive luxury cars

The six most overlooked cars for commuters

By Don Bain on May 13, 2012 - 6:28PM

Here are six overlooked cars that could make our daily drive better, but generally don't just because they are new, somehow different or don’t fit the image we want.

Ford adds 'Active Sound Symposer' to Focus ST

By Aaron Turpen on May 12, 2012 - 4:00AM

For those drivers who are tired of their four-door economy cars sounding boring, Ford has taken technology from its Mustang muscle car and upgraded it before adding it to the Focus ST.

Breaking News: Automotive legend Carroll Shelby has died

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2012 - 4:25PM

It is with a heavy heart that I report the sad news that last evening in Dallas Texas, high performance motoring legend Carroll Shelby passed away at the age of 89 years old.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is fuel-economy leader

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2012 - 8:50AM

With 662 horsepower, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is the world’s most powerful series production V-8, and is the most fuel-efficient car in its segment.

Ford recalls F150, Mustang, SUVs for automatic transmission problems

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2012 - 12:07PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new recall of select Ford F150, Ford Mustang, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles over a concern that the automatic transmission may not go into reverse or when in reverse, the backup lights will not come on – posing a threat to other motorists and pedestrians alike.