Top News

Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Conclusion) external link

Thumbnail And if you aren't dead-set on the versatility of a hatchback, you have a selection of good inexpensive small sedans to choose from, including Nissan Versa and Hyundai Elantra sedans, the Toyota Corolla, and the Ford Focus.
Sun, Jun 14 |  from Examiner.com

 

Fifth Gear Pits EVO X Against Focus RS In Epic Turbocharged Soccer Battle [Fifth Gear]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Fifth Gear's Tiff Needell and Jason Plato have taken it upon themselves to pit the rally-bred AWD Mitsubishi Evo X against the brand-spanking-new, touring car-inspired FWD Ford Focus RS in an epic turbocharged game of soccer.
Fri, Jun 12 |  from Jalopnik

 

Ford's Powershift Focus-es on smooth moves external link

 South Africa By Minesh Bhagaloo You're reading this road review because you need to know three things about the Ford Focus range. Two: The two-litre turbodiesel on review here is the only model in the range mated to a completely new gearbox. ...
Thu, Jun 11 |  from Motoring

 

How will Ford compete against the new GM and Chrysler? external link

Thumbnail The Ford Fusion Hybrid is getting good reviews, and the announcement of electrifying the Ford Focus, via Magna's original work is simply brilliant. Ford's strength in the short term future is that it is still betting on smaller more fuel efficient ...
Wed, Jun 10 |  from Examiner.com

 

2009 Ford Focus Coupe Review - Autochannel external link

2009 Ford Focus Coupe Review The Bottom Line: The Ford Focus coupe comes with all the virtues and sins of a two-door car. The virtues: it's compact, economical and looks pretty good. The sins: back-seat room is tight for taller adults and you do develop an inferiority complex by ...
Sun, Jun 7 |  from Autochannel

 

2010 Ford Transit Connect: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews] external link

Thumbnail In and around Manhattan's crowded streets, the Transit Connect drives as easy as a comparable front-wheel drive hatch. Sure, in comparison to the European Focus on which this Transit is based, the ride is firmer and you can feel the height in a smidge of bodyroll, but it's still a more capab...
Fri, May 29 |  from Jalopnik

 

Opinion: Top 10 in New Car Tech external link

U.S. News & World Report, DC mykey will be introduced as a standard feature in the 2010 Ford Focus, Escape hybrid, and selected other vehicles before spreading to the entire Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup as models are updated. Solar Roof Panels. Some hybrid models now integrate ...
Fri, Apr 24 |  from U.S. News & World Report

 

Opinion: CES: Ford Upgrades Sync With Turn-By-Turn Navigation [Sync] external link

Thumbnail Since the introduction of SYNC in the 2008 Ford Focus, Ford quickly has integrated the technology. By summer 2009, Ford’s entire North American lineup will offer this must-have technology, demonstrating its rapid, consumer-driven adoption. Ford expects to have 1 million SYNC-equipp...
Wed, Jan 7 |  from Jalopnik

 

Ford Active Park Assist: "Better-Than-Lexus" Push-Button Parallel Parking To Debut In Lincoln MKT, MKS [Detroit Auto Show] external link

Thumbnail • Available in mid-2009 on Lincoln MKS sedan and all-new Lincoln MKT crossover • Electric Power Assisted Steering also improves fuel economy up to 5 percent, while reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing performance, compared with traditional steering Source: Ford]
Mon, Dec 29 |  from Jalopnik

 

New Ford Focus RS Priced From $38,000 external link

Thumbnail For that dough Ford will serve up a turbocharged 2.5 liter five cylinder with 300 HP and 324 lb-ft of torque mated to a six-speed transmission, all good for a 0-62 mph under six seconds with a top speed of over 160 MPH. Want. PRICES ANNOUNCED FOR 2009 FORD FOCUS RS Source: Ford]
Mon, Dec 15 |  from Jalopnik

 

2008 Annual Car Reliability Survey: Gas-saving models in the lead external link

Thumbnail Ford’s three nameplates – Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury – lead the domestic automakers and continue to pull away from the rest of Detroit.  Except for some truck-based vehicles, almost all Ford products are now average or better. Excluding those, Ford’s reliability is now on par with good Ja...
Thu, Oct 23 |  from Consumer Reports

 

Ford tool to improve teen safety: MyKey external link

Thumbnail Granted, my Mercury Zephyr station wagon (gold with wood panels) wasn’t going to trophy in any drag races, but I knew better than to drive over the speed limit. Why? Because my parents told me not to, and if I wanted to continue driving the family hauler, I knew I’d better listen.
Tue, Oct 21 |  from Consumer Reports

 

MacBook and MacBook Pro Dual Review [Review]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail But benchmark programs can be deceiving with simple tasks that don't take into account how the whole system fits together, especially when we're talking about graphics. So we tested the systems in a real world application that could most accurately judge its GPU power, 3D gaming. We loade...
Thu, Oct 16 |  from Gizmodo

 

2009 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 - Review external link

Three engines are offered on the Mazda 3. The basei sedans come equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 148 horsepower. Moving up to the sportiers model yields a larger 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 156 horsepower. At the very top of the lineup is the Mazdaspeed 3 that boast...
Wed, Oct 15 |  from caranddriver/blog (Feedburner)

 

2009 Ford Fiesta Engine Specs Announced, Top-Of-The-Line Duratec Hits 118 HP external link

Thumbnail Welcome to Fiesta - the new Ford. All-New Ford Fiesta - Introduction An all-new Fiesta Zetec S model will be available at launch, with a new, 120 PS 1.6-litre Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine bringing performance to the heart of the Fiesta range Source: Ford]
Fri, Jul 11 |  from Jalopnik

 

2008 Ford Focus Coupe, Part 2 [Jalopnik Reviews] external link

Thumbnail Gearbox: **** The five-speed manual in the Focus is a smooth operator, easily sliding through gears. My assumption is a short-shifter will more than likely be the first option a buyer of the manny-tranny Focus will be picking up at their local aftermarket shop.
Wed, Oct 17 |  from Jalopnik

 

More Ford Focus News

 
 

Photo GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto Gallery

Do you publish a blog? If so, consider joining the Boxxet Network and see your great content showcased and rewarded! Learn more...

©2009 Boxxet, Inc. | Contact | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Page updated 9 hours ago.