Although Hennessey Performance is usually renowned for building really high-powered supercars and muscle machines, the company has developed a package for the more humble 2013 Ford Focus ST called the HPE300 kit. We loved the Focus ST during our review. It offers outstanding performance for a mainstream hatchback, with 0-100km/h […]
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MS Design Ford Focus ST ‘Competition’ gets aggressive
An Austrian tuning company called MS Design has come up with a styling kit for the Ford Focus ST hot hatch, bringing its visual impact to boiling point thanks to a distinct black and white theme. At the front, the company has formed a bespoke front bumper bar and spoiler […]
2013 Shelby Focus ST unveiled at Detroit show
If you thought the latest Focus ST was a potent little pocket rocket, Shelby American – renowned Ford specialist – has unveiled a aggressive new 2013 Shelby Focus ST at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Unfortunately, there’s no speak of a highly boosted powerhouse under the bonnet. […]
2013 Ford Focus ST review (video)
This is the new 2013 Ford Focus ST. It’s the replacement to the very popular XR5. For the new model, Ford decided to relegate the howling XR5 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo engine – potentially upsetting enthusiasts – and has introduced a 2.0-litre EcoBoost four banger. Ford fans needn’t fret though, the […]
Video: 2012 Ford Focus ST vs Golf GTI with Ken Block and Vaughn Gittin Jr.
In a new marketing campaign for the 2012 Ford Focus ST, Ford asked rally and drift pro Ken Block to ‘race’ drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr., with Block driving the Focus and Vaughn Gittin Jr. in the latest Volkswagen Golf GTI. Of course, the race is skewed towards the Ford, but […]
2012 Ford Focus ST on sale in Australia priced from $38,290
Ford Australia has announced the all-new 2012 Ford Focus ST, including specifications and pricing details. The hot hatch hits the market at $38,290, sporting a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and various performance highlights. The Focus ST has been on sale around the world for a few months now. It has been […]
Video: 2012 Ford Focus ST Estate wagon gets a little sideways
Ford Europe has released a new promotional video which demonstrates that owning a wagon can be just as fun as owning a sporty hot hatch, with the 2012 Ford Focus ST Estate wagon. The 2012 Ford Focus ST Estate wagon was first unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. It […]
New Ford Focus RS to get 2.3L EcoBoost, if given green light
Earlier this month it was reported that Ford is considering producing a Ford Fiesta RS instead of a new Ford Focus RS. Some more details have emerged on the potential Focus route. At the recent launch event of the 2012 Ford Focus ST (2013 model in Australia), Ford’s chief engineer […]