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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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By Patrick Rall Sep 5 2014 - 11:56am

This 2015 Ford F150 Lightning is One I Would Love to See in Showrooms

One of my regular readers emailed me the picture above of a 2015 Ford F150 Lightning rendering, asking me if it something like this is coming and while I don’t know if we are likely to see a new Lightning for the new model year – this image definitely shows that the 2015 F150 could be converted into one great looking sport truck.
By Patrick Rall Sep 4 2014 - 2:42pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 Could Feature 1,000hp Potential

The new 5.0L V8 engine that will power the 2015 Ford Mustang GT will feature a factory forged bottom end and a reinforced engine block that could allow for quick and easy integration of a forced induction setup – allowing the newest Mustang GT to potentially pack over a thousand horsepower on the stock bottom end.
Mustang GT350
By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2014 - 10:46am

The Shelby GT350 Name Possibly Confirmed for the 2015 Ford Mustang

It has been all but official that the highest performance version of the 2015 Ford Mustang would be the new Shelby GT350 and while there is still no positive confirmation from Ford Motor Company, the folks at Mustang6g.com have found what appears to be the first image of the 2015/2016 GT350 Mustang badge – further confirmed unofficially that the next super-Stang will continue to wear the Shelby name.
OPI Ford Mustang nail polish
By Patrick Rall Aug 29 2014 - 1:33pm

Over 4 Million Bottles of Ford Mustang Nail Polish Sold - But Could Have Been More

Ford Motor Company has announced that their partnership with OPI to offer unique Ford Mustang themed colors to celebrate the iconic pony car’s 50th anniversary has resulted in more than 4,000,000 bottles sold – which is a stunning figure but it could have been higher with a few simple changes.
The 2015 Ford F150 in Silver
By Patrick Rall Aug 28 2014 - 3:08pm

2015 Ford F150 Sees Pricing Increases Across the Board - Some Huge

The introduction of any new generation of a popular vehicle is likely to come with a price hike so we knew that the 2015 Ford F150 would be sporting some sort of increase in pricing, but with the first pieces of the pricing puzzle announced, the new F150 lineup has gotten more expensive from top to bottom - with the most expensive models seeing the biggest increases.
By Patrick Rall Aug 28 2014 - 10:09am

Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang is Finally, Officially Underway

After much speculation as to when the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback and convertible would begin rolling off of the Flat Rock Assembly line, Ford Motor Company announced this morning that today is officially the start of production for the next generation pony car – meaning that the first 2015 Mustangs intended for public sale will be completed by day’s end.
By Patrick Rall Aug 26 2014 - 2:05pm

A Ford Mustang with a 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Seems Crazy, but Possible

The 2015 Ford Mustang will come with the buyer’s choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, but the current direction of Ford’s internal transmission program leading to a 10-speed automatic transmission for the future F Series pickup – we could also see a Mustang in the future packing a 10-speed automatic transmission.
By Patrick Rall Aug 26 2014 - 1:25pm

Ford F150 Production Stops as Dearborn Prepares for the Aluminum 2015 Models

This past Saturday, the very last 2014 Ford F150 pickup rolled off of the assembly line at the Dearborn Truck Plant and with production halted, the crews responsible for preparing the plant to build the new aluminum bodied 2015 F150 scramble to get the line back in action as quickly as possible.
Street Legal Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
By Patrick Rall Aug 25 2014 - 12:21pm

Here is Your Chance to Buy a 1-of-1 Street Legal Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is the quickest factory built pony car of all time and while the limited edition Cobra Jet Mustangs were not legal for street use, the ultimate Mustang lover has a chance to own a 1 of 1 Cobra Jet that offers the same performance of the race cars – while also being legal for road use.
The 2015 Ford F150 in Silver
By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2014 - 2:02pm

Ford F150 Will Soon Have a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission

The 2015 Ford F150 will almost assuredly be the most efficient half ton F Series ever, but if the Motor Company wants to challenge the super efficient Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel engine and the 8-speed automatic, Ford will need to do more – and that “more” could come in the form of a 10-speed automatic transmission developed with help from General motors.
2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost V6
By Patrick Rall Aug 21 2014 - 12:20pm

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost V6 Fuel Economy Leaked

While most 2015 Ford Mustang buyers will be more concerned with power than efficiency, fuel economy has become a major selling point across every segment and today we have our first look at the fuel economy figures for the 2015 Mustang in EcoBoost and V6 form – confirming that the next gen Mustang is indeed the most fuel friendly muscle car ever.
2015 Ford Mustang GT
By Patrick Rall Aug 19 2014 - 1:10pm

Meet the First Ever Right Hand Drive Ford Mustang

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the first ever marketed on a global scale including a variety of right hand drive markets and the Motor Company has rolled out an image of the first ever production-based right hand drive Mustang that will lead to consumer models for Australia, the UK, India and other markets where they drive on the “wrong side of the road”.
GM Ford Solar EV Charging
By Luke Ottaway Aug 14 2014 - 11:19pm

Not to be outdone by GM, Ford unveils plans for massive solar canopy for EV charging

GM has backed up its stated commitment to electric vehicles by leading the industry in workplace charging, particularly the solar-powered variety. Ford has responded with plans for a solar canopy of epic proportions, partly to charge its own electric vehicles.
2015 Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall Aug 14 2014 - 11:24am

The 2015 Ford Mustang is No Longer a Future Vehicle on Ford.com

Since late last year, the 2015 Ford Mustang has been listed on Ford.com under Future Vehicles, but in the last 48 hours or so, the 2014 models have been removed from the website and the next generation has been moved to the current vehicle lineup – showing just how close we are to seeing the 2015 Mustang in dealerships and on the road.
By Patrick Rall Aug 12 2014 - 3:21pm

Win a 2015 Ford Mustang GT from Stanley Black & Decker

If you are absolutely in love with the 2015 Ford Mustang GT, but you aren’t at a point in your life where you can afford to drop $30k on a new muscle car, the folks at Stanley Black & Decker could make your dream of owning a new Mustang come true – simply by liking their Facebook page and filling out a basic information form.
2015 Ford F150 King Ranch
By Patrick Rall Aug 8 2014 - 1:24pm

The 2015 Ford F150 King Ranch Features Different Shades of Luxury

The 2015 Ford F150 will come in five different trimlines at launch and while the pinnacle of half ton luxury comes with the Platinum package, those folks who want a luxurious F150 with more customization options can opt for the 2015 King Ranch package – which comes with a set of appearance packages that change the look of the exterior.
Gurnade 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
By Patrick Rall Aug 7 2014 - 1:05pm

Rumormill: 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Could Debut in September 19th

We know that the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is coming and while there is no official word from the Motor Company, an apparent slip of the tongue by an announcer during a recent Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge broadcast suggests that the next Shelby Mustang could debut at the Sports Car Challenge race on September 19th in Texas.
By Patrick Rall Aug 6 2014 - 11:55am

2015 Ford F150 to Come in 13 Colors, 14 Wheel Options

Ford Motor Company is making a big push to allow as much customization as possible with the 2015 F150 with a collection of trimlines and a handful of unique equipment packages, but the biggest level of customization will come in the way of colors and wheel choices – with 13 exterior shades and 14 different wheel designs available for the 2015 model year.

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