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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 2012 Focus Electric to have one cool battery
By Don Bain on June 14, 2011 - 5:39PM
When Ford’s new Electric 2012 Focus hits the streets later this year, it will have one cool battery thanks to a liquid temperature control system that will maintain the optimal thermal range for both charging or powering the motor, whatever the weather. The Electric Focus is the first all-electric, gasoline-free vehicle in the brand’s line, with four more models yet to be released during the next year and a half.
Congressmen drive hard to extend autogas spiffs
By Hawke Fracassa on June 14, 2011 - 3:01PM
ROUSH CleanTech, the suburban Detroit company in the forefront of the American autogas movement, is lauding Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) for their support of the Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act of 2011, which will put a significant number of clean-burning propane autogas vehicles on American roads by extending tax credits.
2014 Ford Mustang: Lighter and faster, a pony car the whole world can enjoy
By Roman Rosa on June 11, 2011 - 3:36PM
Rumors are exploding all over the internet about the future of the Mustang and the new model coming out in 2014. If true, we are going to see the Mustang dragged kicking and screaming to the tastes of the world.
Ford, Safety Leaders working to bring intelligent vehicles to market
By Don Bain on June 10, 2011 - 1:12PM
Dr. Andre Seeck, president and chairman of the European New Car Assessment Programme, is visiting with Ford as the company works with global safety officials to create standards for intelligent vehicles that will eventually talk to each other, reducing crashes and congestion. Ford is working with other automakers and governments worldwide to create a common language so vehicles can talk to each other on a common communication standard.
NHTSA investigates the electric vehicle segment for fire risks
By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2011 - 10:36AM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation that is slated to spend the next three years investigating whether modern electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries pose a significant fire risk to consumers from overcharging.
A closer look at the 2012 Ford C-Max Energi and Hybrid
By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 7:12PM
Today during the press conference announcing that the 2012 Ford C-Max would only be offered in the US as a 5-passenger model and the traditional gasoline drivetrain would not be available; Ford’s director of Electrification Programs and Engineering Sherif Marakby offered the media a closer look at the upcoming Energi and Hybrid versions of the new C-Max.
A side profile of the 2012 Ford C-Max Hybrid
By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 7:07PM
The back end of the 2012 Ford C-Max Hybrid
By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 7:06PM
The front end of the 2012 Ford C-Max Hybrid
By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 7:05PM
Scarcity of Ford Explorer helps GMC Acadia
By Hawke Fracassa on June 9, 2011 - 4:18PM
NADAguides today put out its Most In Demand Vehicles Report – a list of the best new cars and trucks that sell well and are highly sought but are hard to find because factories are barely keeping up with demand. The list, which caters to discerning buyers who are driven by value, also identifies vehicles of similar quality and price, with greater availability.
Ford C-Max minivan will be hybrid only for US
By Gordon Block on June 9, 2011 - 2:28PM
The Ford C-Max compact minivan will not come with a conventional gasoline engine when it goes on sale in 2012; plug-in hybrid version called C-Max Energi to follow.
2012 Ford Focus available for download in The Sims 3 video game
By Gordon Block on June 8, 2011 - 9:27PM
The 2012 Ford Focus sedan joins the Ford Fiesta in the life simulation video game The Sims 3, developed by Electronic Arts.
American muscle cars outsell hybrids in May 2011
By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2011 - 6:05PM
According to the folks at USA Today, the Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang outsold all hybrid models sold in May by a margin of almost 10%.
How Ford avoided bankruptcy and targeted 50% production increase
By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2011 - 9:17AM
When major car companies were seeking bankruptcy protection, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) skillfully avoided Chapter 11. Today the company plans to announce a strategy to increase its production growth by 50 percent.
SAE webinar to teach compliance with J1772TM Conductive Charge Coupler
By Frank Sherosky on June 7, 2011 - 12:50AM
Thanks to the internet, designers, engineers and technicians will be able to view a web-based seminar called a webiner for the SAE J1772TM-Electric Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler.
Get Your Dad's Picture on a NASCAR Team Car
By Keith Griffin on June 6, 2011 - 10:07PM
Here's a great idea for Father's Day – get your dad's picture on a NASCAR team car courtesy of blu Cigs, the electronic cigarette manufacturer but make sure your dad has a clean criminal record before doing so.
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A little kid drifting in a Power Wheels Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2011 - 6:23PM
While the internet is chock full of other people’s kids doing things that only the parents think are cute, this video of a little boy showing off intense drifting skills in a Power Wheels Ford Mustang is one of those viral videos that is worth the watch.
How Ford, Chrysler, GM and America are beating the odds to succeed in hard times
By Hawke Fracassa on June 3, 2011 - 11:08PM
Here is a White House Blog Post today on "the Revitalization of American Cities with the Resurgence of the Auto Industry." It was prepared by David Agnew for the president and the American people. Agnew is deputy director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
Mazda may cease production at Michigan assembly plant
By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2011 - 2:26PM
The Auto Alliance plant in Flat Rock, Michigan is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda, with the mighty Mustang built alongside the new Mazda6 but according to reports out of Japan, Mazda may be looking to end production of the slow-selling sedan at the shared production facility.
Ford shows no growth in a rough May 2011
By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 7:23PM
May 2011 was a month hit hard by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, causing shortages of all sorts and in this rough month, Ford Motor Company showed negative growth – although Ford did better than did most major automaker groups operating in the USA.
Ford investing $100 million in robotic quality control
By Don Bain on June 2, 2011 - 5:25PM
Ford is investing $100 million globally in robotic plant laser inspection to enhance the accurate fit of parts and reduce wind noise beginning with the highly popular 2012 Ford Focus and Explorer models. Their highest volume facilities, including the Chicago and Michigan Assembly Plants along with the Saarlouis, Germany Ford plant, will use the technology to fabricate a more accurate door panel fit. The laser vision technology is part of an effort to achieve leadership in customer satisfaction.
Ford announces new 1.0L 3-cylinder engine and 8-speed transmission
By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 3:26PM
Ford Motor Company has made it very clear that EcoBoost technology is a major part of their drivetrain future and today, the newest member of the EcoBoost family was announced with the news that Ford would soon offer a global 1.0L, 3-cylinder engine along with an 8-speed transmission.
Camaro leads in May 2011 as segment sales slow
By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 1:16PM
The numbers from the major players in the rear wheel drive performance segment and even though numbers are down across the board, for the fifth straight month the Chevrolet Camaro has posted a comfortable lead in the segment over the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Nissan 370Z.
Ford Fusion Selected as Best Used Car by WheelsTV, NEMPA
By Keith Griffin on June 2, 2011 - 11:14AM
A jury comprised of members of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) and staff from WheelsTV.net has selected the 2006-2009 Ford Fusion as the best used car on the market.
Ford raises prices for the third time in 2011
By Patrick Rall on May 27, 2011 - 4:57PM
Ford Motor Company has raised prices again this month, citing increased commodity costs as the cause for the third increase of the year in just 5 months.
Ford Explorer 2011 Technology Requires Reviews by Drivers Too
By Armen Hareyan on May 26, 2011 - 12:48PM
Ford Explorer 2011 is an exciting car and its advanced technology may appeal to younger drivers and families, but the tech features require good review before one drives it.
Ford Focus makes history with two Euro NCAP Advanced awards
By Frank Sherosky on May 26, 2011 - 11:17AM
Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO of Ford of Europe, accepted two Euro NCAP Advanced awards from Dr. Andre Seeck, President of Euro NCAP, a first in the history of Euro ENCAP.
U-Haul Hates On Fords Top Selling SUV
By Patrick Place on May 25, 2011 - 10:10AM
The Ford Explorer has been Fords best selling SUV for quite some time now. For 2011 the Explorer got a major redesign. The 2011 Explorer is said to have nothing in common with any previous generation Explorer. Unfortunately, for Ford, there was the huge FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE/FORD lawsuit back in 1998.
How did the Detroit Three of Ford, GM and Chrysler get their names?
By Hawke Fracassa on May 25, 2011 - 9:05AM
Here is a primer on the American car companies and how they got their names. We start off with Ford Motor Co., which was named after founder Henry Ford, who is pictured.
Ford seeks greater market share in post-tsunami Japan
By Don Bain on May 24, 2011 - 11:19PM
One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor, as the saying goes, and it easily follows one countries tragedy may be another’s opportunity. That’s just what Ford is thinking as they seek to gain market share in Japan while their Asian competitors are rebuilding from the devastation of the earthquake and the subsequent oceanic invasion.
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