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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 SYNC leading race to integrate smartphone apps into cars

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 10:02AM

The award-winning Ford SYNC® AppLink™ software program, the free software program that gives SYNC users voice control of apps stored on their smartphone, is migrating to a new group of 2012 Ford vehicles.

Ford advances in-car voice interactions with Nuance (Nasdaq: NUAN) collaboration

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 9:47AM

Voice recognition is now being made easier and more intuitive for drivers to successfully use Ford Synch®, as the voice system now understands more than 10,000 first-level commands, up from 100 with first generation SYNC system; all thanks to the collaborative efforts with Nuance Communications (Nasdaq: NUAN).

Ford vans keep autogas movement on the march

By Hawke Fracassa on June 21, 2011 - 2:42PM

Heritage Propane has added a ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas Ford E-Series passenger van to its fleet, to show corporate decision-makers why they should invest in America for the betterment of America.

At Ford quality is Job One and latest awards prove it

By Hawke Fracassa on June 20, 2011 - 3:08PM

Quality at Ford Motor Co. has long been Job One, and this week the car company founded by the great Henry Ford has been recognized twice for its continuous commitment to doing things right the first time.

The 2012 Ford Focus paces NASCAR’s Heluva Good 400

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 10:47AM

This past weekend, NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series took to banks of Michigan International Speedway for the Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 and when they did, the 2012 Ford Focus served as the official pace car with Ford’s Mark Fields at the helm as the celebrity pace car driver.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock still sliding lower

By Frank Sherosky on June 16, 2011 - 5:35PM

Despite an April sales report that showed an increase of 16 percent versus a year ago and year-to-date sales up 16 percent, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock has since trended with lower lows and lower highs.

Ford releases its annual sustainability report

By Gordon Block on June 16, 2011 - 3:26PM

Ford presented the public with its 12th-annual sustainability report yesterday, addressing its plans to reduce CO2 emissions and water usage in the future, as well as improve passenger safety.

The Ford Mustang plant could be in trouble

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2011 - 12:01PM

Since the introduction of the S197 platform Ford Mustang in 2005, the legendary pony car has been built at the Auto Alliance plant which Ford shares with Mazda but with the news that Mazda is planning to move out in the near future, some analysts believe that the Mustang alone does not move enough units to keep the Flat Rock production facility up and running.

Visually-impaired inspectors show skills on Media Day for EyesOn Design

By Frank Sherosky on June 14, 2011 - 8:53PM

The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. Aside from the usual cars and interviews, a special segment on Media Preview Day showed two visually-impaired inspectors feeling gaps, fits and finishes with white gloves a 1948 Fiat Topolino 500.

Media Day Preview a success for 2011 EyesOn Design

By Frank Sherosky on June 14, 2011 - 8:30PM

The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. In preparation for the 24th annual event, which takes place on Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 19, 2011 on the grounds of the historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, the media was given insight into the upcoming events plus a view of some auto displays.

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.

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.

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