2012 Ford Focus Electric Teaser Photos Released Ahead of CES

We've known for quite some time now that Ford is preparing an all-electric version of its latest generation Focus subcompact, but the Detroit automaker released a set of cropped teaser images showing the car's plug-in port located on the front fender on its Facebook page today. The company also noted that it will have "big news" about the Focus EV at this week's 2011 Consumers Electronics Show in

2012 Ford Focus Gains Torque Vectoring Control for Improved Handling

The 2012 Focus will be available with a new vehicle stability control system, which uses torque vectoring to improve the car’s handling. According to Ford, the system was inspired from downhill skiing and snowboarding techniques. Read more »

2012 Ford C-MAX: Euro-Sourced Minivan Detailed Ahead of Detroit Show Debut

Ford is returning to the U.S. minivan market with the all-new Focus based and European developed, C-MAX, which will get its debut at the increasingly interesting North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January. Read more »

2009 Ford Focus Sedan Gets New High-End SEL Version

Unlike the 2009 Focus Coupe that received some minor tweaks earlier this year –details and images here, the only thing new for the 2009 Focus Sedan is the addition of a new high-end version called SEL along with the availability of the electronic stability control on all models. Powered by a 140HP 2.0-liter engine, the Focus Sedan SEL comes equipped with 16-inch Euroflanged alloy wheels, chrome

2009 Ford Focus Sedan Gets New High-End SEL Version

Unlike the 2009 Focus Coupe that received some minor tweaks earlier this year –details and images here, the only thing new for the 2009 Focus Sedan is the addition of a new high-end version called SEL along with the availability of the electronic stability control on all models. Powered by a 140HP 2.0-liter engine, the Focus Sedan SEL comes equipped with 16-inch Euroflanged alloy wheels, chrome

Video: 2009 Ford Focus RS vs First-Gen Focus RS

Car Magazine’s Chris Chilton had the opportunity to take the awesome first generation Focus RS for a quick spin along with the man who’s responsible for the development of both RS models, Ford Team RS chief, Jost Capito. The two then headed back to Ford’s studio to compare the Focus RS Mk1 with the new 300HP Focus RS that made its official debut at the British Motor Show earlier this month.

Video: 2009 Ford Focus RS vs First-Gen Focus RS

Car Magazine’s Chris Chilton had the opportunity to take the awesome first generation Focus RS for a quick spin along with the man who’s responsible for the development of both RS models, Ford Team RS chief, Jost Capito. The two then headed back to Ford’s studio to compare the Focus RS Mk1 with the new 300HP Focus RS that made its official debut at the British Motor Show earlier this month.

Ford Focus RS: Live Images from London

The Focus we’ve all been waiting for since the launch of the second generation model in 2005 made its first public appearance at this week’s British Motor Show in London. Equipped with a 300Hp 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder engine, the Focus RS will be able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 6.0 sec. Even though Ford maintained the front wheel drive setup of the less powerful

Ford Focus RS: Live Images from London

The Focus we’ve all been waiting for since the launch of the second generation model in 2005 made its first public appearance at this week’s British Motor Show in London. Equipped with a 300Hp 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder engine, the Focus RS will be able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 6.0 sec. Even though Ford maintained the front wheel drive setup of the less powerful

250,000th Russian Built Ford Focus Rolls off Production Line

Ford’s 250,000th Russian-built Focus rolled off the production line this week at the company’s plant in Vsevolozhsk, near St. Petersburg. The commemorative model was a silver 1.8 litre Focus Ghia Wagon that will be delivered to a customer in Moscow. The Focus that is built in Russia in four body styles (3d, 5d, sedan and wagon) has been Russia's best-selling foreign car for the past five

250,000th Russian Built Ford Focus Rolls off Production Line

Ford’s 250,000th Russian-built Focus rolled off the production line this week at the company’s plant in Vsevolozhsk, near St. Petersburg. The commemorative model was a silver 1.8 litre Focus Ghia Wagon that will be delivered to a customer in Moscow. The Focus that is built in Russia in four body styles (3d, 5d, sedan and wagon) has been Russia's best-selling foreign car for the past five

Ford Focus RS 300Hp: 22 High Res Images and Full Technical Details

It is by far the most important debut at this month’s London Motor Show and perhaps the most anticipated attainable performance car of the year; Ford’s scorching hot 300Hp Focus RS. Following an earlier leak today, we managed to get our hands on the high resolution image gallery along with the official press release. You may have noticed that we haven’t mentioned the word concept this time;

Ford Focus RS 300Hp: 22 High Res Images and Full Technical Details

It is by far the most important debut at this month’s London Motor Show and perhaps the most anticipated attainable performance car of the year; Ford’s scorching hot 300Hp Focus RS. Following an earlier leak today, we managed to get our hands on the high resolution image gallery along with the official press release. You may have noticed that we haven’t mentioned the word concept this time;

Ford Focus RS Concept – First Official Images?

After the premature leak of the new BMW 7-Series, the second crack in the dam today comes once again from Germany. This time it’s the highly anticipated Ford Focus RS Concept that will be revealed to the public for the first time at the British Auto Show in London on July 22.We traced these pictures -that look pretty official - back to the German car magazine “Autozeitung”. We remind you that a

Ford Focus RS Concept – First Official Images?

After the premature leak of the new BMW 7-Series, the second crack in the dam today comes once again from Germany. This time it’s the highly anticipated Ford Focus RS Concept that will be revealed to the public for the first time at the British Auto Show in London on July 22.We traced these pictures -that look pretty official - back to the German car magazine “Autozeitung”. We remind you that a

Ford Focus & C-MAX with Dual-Clutch Gearbox on Sale in the UK

Ford’s new six-speed dual clutch semi-automated gearbox is available for order in the UK. Called PowerShift, the transmission is offered on the Focus and C-MAX (minivan version of the Focus) range with the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine. Buyers can opt between two states of tune for the diesel engine with 136Hp or 110Hp. Regardless of power rating, body style or series, all Focus models equipped

Ford Focus & C-MAX with Dual-Clutch Gearbox on Sale in the UK

Ford’s new six-speed dual clutch semi-automated gearbox is available for order in the UK. Called PowerShift, the transmission is offered on the Focus and C-MAX (minivan version of the Focus) range with the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine. Buyers can opt between two states of tune for the diesel engine with 136Hp or 110Hp. Regardless of power rating, body style or series, all Focus models equipped

Ford Focus & C-MAX with Dual-Clutch Gearbox on Sale in the UK

Ford’s new six-speed dual clutch semi-automated gearbox is available for order in the UK. Called PowerShift, the transmission is offered on the Focus and C-MAX (minivan version of the Focus) range with the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine. Buyers can opt between two states of tune for the diesel engine with 136Hp or 110Hp. Regardless of power rating, body style or series, all Focus models equipped

Update: Ford Focus RS Pictures Official After All

Earlier today, Ford released two official images and initial details on its long awaited Focus RS –see here. As you might remember, a couple of days ago we showed you a set of pictures depicting a greenish Focus RS but we weren’t sure whether or not they were official as it was evident that they had been photoshoped. However, we spoke with Tom Phillips from Autoexpress who also runs the Car

Update: Ford Focus RS Pictures Official After All

Earlier today, Ford released two official images and initial details on its long awaited Focus RS –see here. As you might remember, a couple of days ago we showed you a set of pictures depicting a greenish Focus RS but we weren’t sure whether or not they were official as it was evident that they had been photoshoped. However, we spoke with Tom Phillips from Autoexpress who also runs the Car