Ford has been spotted testing prototype versions of the 2022 Focus ST update out on European roads, as the company prepares to give the hot hatch its first proper facelift. While we don’t have access to spy photos, some details have emerged from various reports, including one from Autocar in […]
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Hardcore Ford Focus ST ‘Edition’ edition announced in Europe
Ford has taken the wraps off a new, hardcore performance variant of the current Focus ST, adding upgraded suspension and some weight reduction measures. Called the Focus ST Edition, it retains the existing 2.3-litre turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, pushing out 206kW and 420Nm to the front-wheels via a six-speed manual […]
Ford starts using robot test drivers for extreme weather testing
In a move that could spell a change of the times and put the writing on the wall for human test drivers, Ford has announced the addition of two robots to its test driving team. These are being used for extreme weather testing. Ford has added two robots by the […]
Mountune announces 268kW tune kit for 2021 Ford Focus ST
UK tuning outfit, Mountune, has launched a new upgrade kit for the current Mk4 Ford Focus ST, adding a heap of power to the already hot, hot hatch’s power output. Mountune says its latest power upgrade kit, known as the m365, raises the Focus ST’s 2.3-litre turbo engine’s power output […]
For Sale: Glenn Seton’s 1997 Ford EL Falcon Australian V8 Touring Car
V8 Supercar enthusiasts rejoice, your dream of owning your very own championship-winning icon can now be a reality. We’ve found Glenn Seton’s 1997 Australian Touring Car Championship Ford EL Falcon racing car for sale online. Lot number 305 at Lloyd’s Auctions is one of the most exciting listings we’ve seen […]
Hennessey VelociRaptor 400 revealed, based on 2021 Ford Bronco
Hennessey, one of the world’s most ludicrous tuning houses and hypercar producers, has turned its head to the 2021 Ford Bronco and announced the VelociRaptor 400. Aside from looking badass, the package helps bring down the factory 0-100km/h sprint time to around 5.0 seconds. It’s known as the Hennessey VelociRaptor […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E sets lowest energy consumption world record
Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E fully electric crossover, unveiled in 2018, has been used to set a new Guinness World Record for lowest energy consumption during a set journey. An example of the new Mustang Mach-E, which has just launched in the UK, was driven from John O’Groats to Land’s End […]
For Sale: Ken Block’s 1977 Ford F-150 ‘Hoonitruck’
Looking to buy a nice practical ute to run the daily errands? A sensible option has just popped up for sale online, owned by someone called Ken Block. Yep, the one and only tyre-shredding star of the Gymkhana video series, Hoonitruck, is up for sale. Somewhere under the heavily modified […]