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. […]
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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 […]
Australia’s Best Cars Awards for 2012 – results
The official Australia’s Best Cars results are out for 2012, and it’s a tie between BMW and Hyundai for the manufacturer that has picked up the most awards. Australia’s Best Cars Awards is an annual event that is run by the Australian Automobile Association, in conjunction with a number of […]
2014 Ford Focus RS getting 257kW and active LSD – report
Some more details are starting to come through surrounding the next-generation, 2014 Ford Focus RS. The new model is set to be even more powerful than the already-ballsy previous model, while also featuring various mechanical technologies to really boost handling and grip. (Image rendered speculation only) According to a recent […]
Toyota tops 2012 Consumer Reports’ reliability survey
In the US, one of the most highly regarded vehicle evaluation and reliability surveys are carried out by a magazine called Consumer Reports. Toyota has once again come through on top in the latest results, with its vehicles being rated as the most reliable. This year 28 carmakers were included […]
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 […]
Ford Focus previews carbon fibre technology to be used on future vehicles
In the ongoing fight to reduce vehicle weight and thus reduce its carbon footprint and average fuel consumption, Ford Europe is previewing carbon fibre technology that will be adapted on future Ford vehicles. The company recently demonstrated the material’s use on a normal Ford Focus by creating a carbon fibre […]
2012 Ford Focus MkII on sale in Australia from $19,990 drive away
Ford Australia has announced a price drop of up to $2410 with the introduction of the 2012 Ford Focus MkII. The MkII range officially goes on sale today. The main update with the new model is the option of a manual transmission for the Ambiente sedan. It’s available for a […]