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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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With updates in battery and charging technology, the risk of being caught charging is slowly being reduced.
By Frank DiMuccio May 4 2021 - 11:03am

Electric Vehicles In An Emergency

In 2017, the unique weather conditions over the Atlantic parented a great many storms, including Hurricane Harvey, one of the costliest storms that has ever occurred. Harvey wracked up more than 120 billion dollars in damage. Many people lost their lives to this devastating storm and many more lost their homes and vehicles to the flooding. If you must pack up and leave town to avoid a disaster, can your EV get you safe?
Ford Solid State Battery investment
By Jimmy Dinsmore May 3 2021 - 1:57pm

Why Ford’s New Partnership With Solid-State Battery Manufacturer Could Be A Game Changer

Ford boosts investment in Solid Power for further development of solid-state vehicle battery technology, aiming to deliver longer range, lower cost and safer electric vehicles for customers. Ford’s newest Solid Power investment is in addition to the company’s previously announced $22 billion global investment in connected, electrified vehicles through 2025.
EVs have begun to diversify, but the aftermarket parts for them haven't kept up.
By Frank DiMuccio May 3 2021 - 11:58am

EV Aftermarket Modifications: What's Out There?

With Electric Vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model S, GMC HUMMER EV, and the Mustang Mach E starting their takeover of the motorsports arena, the age of electric muscle may soon be upon us. Chevrolet teased a sporty looking silhouette with an EV drivetrain- many sources believe it to be the next Camaro. But something that is sorely lacking from the EV automotive sector, is customization.
Images of the Porsche Taycan
By Frank DiMuccio May 1 2021 - 2:01pm

Porsche Taycan: A Gem In The EV World

The Electric Vehicle market is dominated by cars that largely appear the same. No offense meant to the folks at the big manufacturers we know and love, like Tesla, Ford, Chevy, and Toyota, but the current EV offering is just not exciting, at least from a visual perspective. Sure, the Plaid mode Tesla has some insane speeds, but it just doesn’t hold an aesthetic candle to the light that is the Porsche Taycan.
Several Wrecks Involving Teslas
By Frank DiMuccio Apr 30 2021 - 9:49pm

Autonomous Vehicles May Be The Future, But At What Cost?

Electric Cars are estimated to be the future of the automotive industry. The means of shuttling people from place-to-place marches down the inexorable road to electrification and automation. The days of the falling asleep at the wheel and dying by your own hands are gone, replaced by computers that can’t see Tractor Trailers or Police Cruisers.
Gale Halderman
By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 29 2021 - 12:16pm

Remembering Mustang Legend Gale Halderman On The One Year Anniversary Of His Passing

Principle designer of original Ford Mustang passed away a year ago, but his memory lives on in the iconic car and in the Mustang clubs that cherish him. His Museum in Ohio continues to be a destination for Mustang enthusiasts and a way to honor his 40-year career at Ford Motor Company.
2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew On The Road
By Marc Stern Apr 28 2021 - 2:46pm

Pandemic Causes Used Car Market To Spike; Dealers Pushed to 100K Vehicles

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned most markets upside-down. In the vehicle world, prices, which were down last year, have come roaring back as the economy has begun to pick up. There's a problem because of chip-caused shortages and such, fewer new vehicle products mean fewer vehicle trades and prices have spiked and are likely to remain there for some time.
2021 Mustang Mach-E GT
By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 26 2021 - 9:15am

As Order Bank For Mustang Mach-E GT Opens, Ford Introduces Unbridled Extend Feature For Track-Like Performance And Sound

Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition order banks open April 28. Both all-electric vehicles achieve a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. Ford introduces Unbridled Extend for Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, a track- and closed-course-only mode extension for more performance-oriented traction and stability control – including a revamped interior sound.
The AC Shelby Cobra and the BMW iM2 Coupe, two very different vehicles
By Frank DiMuccio Apr 22 2021 - 11:48am

CARB Compliance And Why It Should Matter To You

With offerings like the Dodge Charger and Challenger, the Chevrolet Camaro, and the Ford Mustang all being so near and dear to the hearts of automotive enthusiasts, it’s sometimes strange to think about where these icons of vehicular performance will wind up in the near future due to the changing demands of environmental protection.

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