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    The times, they are a changin'. Carmakers that had seemed bulletproof, or at least too big to fail, are teetering on the brink of insolvency. Government regulations and stipulations on loan money are cinching down emissions and efficiency requirements. And tax incentives are spurring development of high-tech plug-in hybrids. But that's just the tip of the iceberg, according to Ford CEO Alan Mulally. "In 10 years, 12 years, you are going to see a major portion of our portfolio move to electric vehicles," he said in front of a gathering at the Wall Street Journal's ECO:nomics conference in...

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    In Depth: Ford's RevoKnuckle Suspension And Quaife LSD For The Focus RS

    Ask any racing fan what's the best drivetrain layout for speed and you're sure to get one of two answers: rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Front-engine, mid-engine or rear-engine, all will agree that front-wheel drive is wrong-wheel drive. But Ford set out to design the all-new Focus RS as a...

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    Ford previews next-gen Focus with new Iosis Max concept

    Going global with its products is the new theme at Ford, and the Focus is no exception, so American hatch fans can feel free to get excited: the new Iosis Max concept previews the next-gen car to be built right here in the U.S. The Wayne plant in suburban Detroit and the Louisville plant in...

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    More details emerge on Ford’s upcoming electric compact

    Ford confirmed at last month’s Detroit Auto Show that it would launch an all-electric compact car in 2011, co-developed with automotive parts supplier and independent vehicle manufacturer Magna International. Today new details on Ford's efforts to but electric wheels on the ground have...

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    Full Specs For Production Ford Focus RS Revealed

    Ford’s upcoming Focus RS sports hatch was first revealed in concept form at the London Motor Show back in July, and then again at the Paris Motor Show, but development work is coming to an end and sales are expected to start soon. Full details about the car have now come been released by Ford...

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    Ford launching dual-clutch transmission in U.S. in 2010

    In the never-ending pursuit of efficiency, performance and smooth power delivery, the next step forward for many carmakers is the adoption of the dual-clutch transmission. Once the province of high-end performance cars, dual-clutch units have been finding their way into everyday vehicles from...

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    The first 2010 Ford Focus RS rolled off the production line today at the Blue Oval’s Saarlouis plant in Germany, with the first cars expected to hit showrooms in April. The Focus RS will be available in more than 20 European countries including Russia, with the UK, Switzerland and Germany expected to account for the highest volume markets. The Saarlouis plant already builds the three and five-door versions of the Focus hatchback, wagon and sporty ST models, and for the new RS a special team was set-up to specifically install a number of unique exterior and interior design details. These...

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    Next-gen Ford Focus could feature EcoBoost powerplant, 43mpg

    Although Lincoln's C Concept may have struck few chords with show-goers, its theoretical internals could live on in a future Ford Focus. The latest reports indicate Ford is considering a 1.6L 180hp (134kW) four-cylinder EcoBoost engine for its next Focus, capable of pushing highway fuel economy as...

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    IIHS small car crash tests reveal improved safety across the board

    We've all heard the argument for why someone drives that big SUV instead of a fuel-sipping mini-car on their epic two-hour commute: crash safety. And while there's a good bit of sense to that point, at least from the SUV driver's perspective, small cars are improving their safety marks according to...

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    Ford MyKey Allows Owners To Limit Vehicle Speed

    In its efforts to improve vehicle safety, especially amongst teenage drivers, Ford has announced plans to introduce its new ‘MyKey’ vehicle control system. Designed to help parents encourage their teenage children to drive safer and more fuel efficiently, MyKey will debut next year as...

  • Ford receives more than 1,000 orders for new Focus RS
    Ford receives more than 1,000 orders for new Focus RS

    Ford dealers in the UK have been inundated with orders for the upcoming Focus RS hot-hatch, which was previewed recently in concept form at July’s British Motor Show. So far more than 1,000 customer orders have been placed, with close to 40% of the applicants requesting the new...

  • Saleen Racecraft reveals Ford Focus-based RC2 Concept
    Saleen Racecraft reveals Ford Focus-based RC2 Concept

    Niche sports car manufacturer and legendary Ford tuner Saleen is most widely recognized for its S7 supercar and string of performance V8 Fords, but the company is also keen to attract more budget-minded performance fans. Through its more affordable and practical Racecraft division, Saleen has...

  • Spy Shots: Ford Focus spied with new grille

    Ford’s second-generation Focus range (international model) first went on sale in 2004 and then underwent an extensive facelift last year as part of its mid-cycle refresh. However, new prototypes of the car have been spotted testing in Germany, distinguished by their camo gear and slightly revised front end. The difference to the prototype cars’ front-ends include a new grille and lower fascia, which appear feature bigger air intakes. It’s hard to gauge what the new prototypes are actually for, but given that the cars appear to be testing their towing capabilities it could be...

  • Ford focusing on Mexico for new production plans
    Ford focusing on Mexico for new production plans

    Rising costs, shifting demand and a maturing market in North America, combined with high labor costs and tough union negotiations are pushing Ford to look for ways to improve its situation, and according the company's local CEO, Mexico is rising as an integral part of Ford's global future. The...

  • Ford cuts SUV production, confirms Euro Focus for U.S.
    Ford cuts SUV production, confirms Euro Focus for U.S.

    The fuel-driven shift to smaller cars in the U.S. is ramping up as Ford has announced today a reduction in the production of its SUV and pickup lineup for the remainder of the year, at the same time confirming production of the European Focus and Fiesta for North America for 2010. Strong demand for...

  • Ford boosting Focus production as SUV sales fall
    Ford boosting Focus production as SUV sales fall

    Strong demand for the Ford Focus in the U.S. has led management to boost production numbers of the car by 30% for the remainder of the year. The latest announcement reaffirms the growing shift in consumer demand towards smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles and is a trend most carmakers in the...

  • Ford bringing Kuga, C-Max to the U.S. after Focus
    Ford bringing Kuga, C-Max to the U.S. after Focus

    Already Ford has announced its plans to bring the global Fiesta small hatch to the U.S., and the Focus is now also slated to join its littler sibling. Alongside those two, due in 2010 and 2011 respectively, will come the Kuga and C-Max, Ford's global crossover SUV and MPV - the third and fourth of...

  • Ford updates N.A. Focus coupe for 2009 model year
    Ford updates N.A. Focus coupe for 2009 model year

    Ford will soon add a new version of its North American Focus coupe, which has been updated for the 2009 model year with a sporty new look, improved performance and a revised interior. The Focus has been a strong seller for Ford, with sales rising an astonishing 88% in the past year alone no doubt...

  • Preview: 2011 Ford Focus

    In Europe the Ford Focus is an affordable, well-engineered and stylish small car available in hatch, sedan, wagon and convertible bodystyles. It also features latest technologies such as a Powershift dual-clutch transmission, flex-fuel engines, a folding hard top roof (cabrio models only), and a range of efficient diesel and petrol engines. Its American counterpart on the other hand has been around since the late ’90s and misses out on most of the options available in Europe. For the next-gen model due in late 2010, Ford will develop just one Focus model in line with its new global...

  • Ford Focus ST styled by TeamRS
    Ford Focus ST styled by TeamRS

    Ford has released a new version of its 2008 Focus ST performance hatch developed by its in-house tuner TeamRS and plan to launch the car in a limited run in the UK from next month onwards. The TeamRS version benefits from new exterior and interior styling changes introduced across the rest of the...

  • Ford raises U.S. Focus production 30%
    Ford raises U.S. Focus production 30%

    Strong demand for the Ford Focus in the U.S. has led management to boost production numbers of the car by 30% for the remainder of the year. The latest announcement reaffirms the growing shift in consumer demand towards smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles and is a trend most carmakers in the...

  • Next-gen Ford Focus to get global design
    Next-gen Ford Focus to get global design

    In Europe the Ford Focus is an affordable, well-engineered and stylish small car available in hatch, sedan, wagon and convertible bodystyles. It also features latest technologies such as a Powershift dual-clutch transmission, flex-fuel engines, a folding hard top roof (cabrio models only), and a...

  • Ford presents 2009 Focus CC 'Black Magic'
    Ford presents 2009 Focus CC 'Black Magic'

    Ford’s European Focus family was recently given a midlife facelift and to spruce things up further the top-end cabrio model is also now available in a limited ‘Black Magic’ trim. Like the previous Fiesta edition, the new model will be limited to just 1,500 examples and is...

  • 2009 Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet facelift
    2009 Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet facelift

    Ford has revealed its facelifted Focus Coupe-Cabriolet a month ahead of its official debut scheduled for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The new model joins the three-door, four-door, five-door, wagon and sporty ST models in the facelifted Focus range, which means there’s only the high...

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