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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 Dec 31 2013 - 5:37pm

Similarities Across the 2015 Ford Mustang Lineup Could Equal Big Sales Gains

While not everyone is as excited about the looks of the 2015 Ford Mustang as I am, the similarities across the different trim lines could really help sales improve with the two non-V8 models sporting a look that is very much like the GT package – allowing base model Mustang buyers more of the same great looks as the pricier GT models.
By Patrick Rall Dec 30 2013 - 10:04am

The 2015 Ford Mustang Should Be the Best Performing of All Time

While we have all been preoccupied with the look of the 2015 Ford Mustang it seems that we forgot to really look closely at the performance of the S550 outside of the new EcoBoost engine option but even without a big boost in power – the 2015 Mustang lineup should be the best performing generation in the car’s 50 year history.
By Patrick Rall Dec 23 2013 - 12:38pm

Ford Went to Great Lengths to Hide the 2015 Mustang from Annoying Spy Photographers

Ford Motor Company has released a short video detailing the incredible measures taken by the 2015 Mustang team in order to attempt to keep the newest pony car hidden from the annoyingly persistent spy photographers – focusing on the intricately designed camouflage that has become so familiar in the automotive world.
The first 2015 Ford Mustang GT
By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2013 - 12:43pm

The Very 1st 2015 Ford Mustang to be Auctioned for Children's Diabetes Research

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the very first 2015 Ford Mustang sold to the public will go to the highest bidder at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale Arizona and what will likely be massive proceeds of said auction will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
By Patrick Rall Dec 19 2013 - 1:07pm

New Proof That the Next Generation Range Topping Ford Mustang Will Be Called GT350

It has been expected for some time that the next generation range topping Ford Mustang will be named the GT350 rather than the GT500 that SVT-buyers have been snatching up since 2007 and according to a Ford dealership website via an enthusiast community – there is now definitive proof that there is a Mustang GT350 on the way very soon.
By Patrick Rall Dec 11 2013 - 12:16pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Burnout Control Could Be the Coolest New Feature

While Ford Motor Company introduced the gorgeous new 2015 Mustang GT coupe and convertible around the world last week, there are quite a few details that the company has withheld and it seems that the coolest new feature that we’ve not learned about thus far as a new “Burnout Control System” – a feature which would likely serve as every tire manufacturer’s dream come true.
A screen shot from the first 2015 Mustang commercial
By Patrick Rall Dec 9 2013 - 5:16pm

The First 2015 Ford Mustang Commercial (and the Car) Should Appeal to the Younger Crowd

The first commercial spot for the 2015 Ford Mustang has hit the internet and it is very clear that Ford Motor Company is looking to attract a much younger demographic with their redesigned pony car – with a ton of fast paced action showing the car in action and lots of younger drivers participating in activities of the younger generation like surfing and skateboarding.
The 2015 Ford Mustang GT in silver
By Patrick Rall Dec 9 2013 - 12:31pm

A Diesel S550 Ford Mustang is Taking Globalization a Step Too Far

While the 2015 Ford Mustang has been delicately designed in a manner that would appeal to sports car buyers around the world, the possibility of a factory built diesel powered Mustang is taking the push for globalization and efficiency a step too far – even though it would probably be a pretty powerful package.
2015 Mustang GT in Triple Yellow
By Patrick Rall Dec 6 2013 - 11:30am

2015 Ford Mustang to be the Most Colorful in Years, Convertible Coming Late in 2014

As we continue to dig through the massive amounts of information on the new 2015 Ford Mustang, we have stumbled across a seemingly incomplete list of the exterior color options and the wheel choices – making the S550 Mustang the most colorful in terms of the number of choices.
EcoBoost 4-cylinder Ford Mustang Engine
By Patrick Rall Dec 5 2013 - 2:33pm

The EcoBoost 4-cylinder Makes the 2015 Ford Mustang Engine Lineup Even More Impressive

While the Motor Company was fairly vague when discussing the powertrain specifications for the 2015 Ford Mustang, they did announced that the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine would be offered and that it will indeed make at least 300 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque – confirming my speculation from earlier this week and making the already impressive Mustang engine list even better.
By Patrick Rall Dec 5 2013 - 1:22pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible Looks a Little Funky with the Top Up

While most Americans had their eyes focused on the New York or Dearborn debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang Coupe this morning, Australian pony car lovers were introduced to the 2015 Mustang Convertible which - like so many sporty droptops - looks a little funky with the top up while looking just as awesome as the coupe with the top folded away.
2015 Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall Dec 5 2013 - 11:54am

The 2015 Ford Mustang is More Than Just a Very Pretty Face (Live Images)

After months of speculation, spy shots, CAD images and a single teaser, the 2015 Ford Mustang was formally and finally introduced to the public at six spots around the world – and the images here are shots of the beautiful Race Red Mustang GT that debuted neat Ford’s HQ in Dearborn Michigan.
The NASCAR Ford EcoBoost Mustang
By Patrick Rall Dec 4 2013 - 11:25am

A 300hp 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Package Should Be a Big Hit - Relatively Speaking

When the 2015 Ford Mustang debuts tomorrow morning, there is a good chance that one of the engine options for the next generation pony car will be a 4-cylinder EcoBoost mill delivering somewhere in the area of 300 horsepower and should that be the case, this EcoBoost’d Mustang could be a big hit with those buyers who want impressive power and impressive fuel economy.
The 2015 Ford Mustang on the cover of Autoweek
By Patrick Rall Dec 3 2013 - 2:11pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Awesome on the Cover of Autoweek

While Ford Motor Company has gone to pretty impressive lengths to keep the 2015 Ford Mustang under wraps until the global debut this coming Thursday morning, the December 9th copy of Autoweek has let the preverbal cat out of the bag – revealing the next generation Mustang from every angle and killing much of the anticipation around the December 5th debut.
JC Design Rendering of the 2015 Mustang courtesy of Mustang6g.com
By Patrick Rall Dec 3 2013 - 11:56am

Ford Shouldn't Care If You Hate the 2015 Mustang

Even though very few people in the world have seen the 2015 Ford Mustang, there are a great many skeptics chattering online about how they hate the look and they will never buy a Mustang that “looks like that” but realistically – Ford shouldn’t and probably doesn’t care about the negative comments posted online for a variety of reasons.
Ford Shelby
By Patrick Rall Nov 29 2013 - 1:24pm

Ford Foolishly Snubs Nurburgring Lap Time Importance

After a video surfaced showing the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang lapping the famed Nürburgring with a lap time counter that had seemingly been added after the fact, a bigwig from Ford explaining that the company doesn’t have any plans to issue “official” lap times for any of their performance vehicles – a move which really only impacts the devout Mustang community.
By Patrick Rall Nov 22 2013 - 12:47pm

A Review of the 2013 Ford Fusion SE: Taking the Affordable Midsized Sedan to the Next Level

There was a point in time where driving an affordable and efficient midsized sedan meant driving a drab, boring car but the 2013 Ford Fusion SE is a clear example that those days are long gone – with a ton of amenities and a drivetrain that makes the Fusion efficient and fun to drive.

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