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2009 Ford Focus RS Top Gear review video

12 Jul 2009 18:28:18 PDT

In the latest episode of the popular car TV show Top Gear, Mr. Jeremy Clarkson is reviewing one of the most exciting cars released recently - the 2009 Ford Focus RS. One of the first things he demonstrates about the new 2009 Ford Focus RS is that, unfortunately, the tor... Complete text here: 2009...

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Conclusion)

14 Jun 2009 19:04:10 PDT

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.

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2009 Ford Focus Review: Entry Level Is Better Than You Think

18 May 2009 01:03:00 PDT

The 2009 Ford Focus is one of those vehicles that are in an interim period as far as its car design.

Original story at topix.net .

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Opinion: Top 10 in New Car Tech

24 Apr 2009 07:52:02 PDT

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 ...

Original story at U.S. News & World Report .

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Review: Ford Focus Sport's 'mean muscle'

24 Apr 2009 03:40:53 PDT

By Ira V. Panganiban | 04/24/2009 6:35 PM It is seldom that one gets a diesel engine car that rides like a sports car, but for a whole week, I got to experience this without having to burn holes in my wallet. Introducing the new Ford Focus Sport, ...

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Review: 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 -- an inexpensive first car with a ...

05 Apr 2009 17:07:12 PDT

“I didn't know you had it in you to buy a car with a personality,” was this compliment. I need to clarify this point: the 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 I brought home today does indeed have a personality in the car enthusiast sense. It handles well, it looks ...

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Ford Focus SES coupe has plenty of upgrades: A short stint review

20 Mar 2009 10:42:01 PDT

Ford Muscle OUR TAKE: More than enough has already been written about how this isn't the "new" Focus, but a retread on a retread while Europeans drive a car based on the new Mazda 3. True, of course, but that doesn't tell you much about the car in Ford showroom. ... Electric Ford in 2011 Ford Muscle

Original story at AutoWeek .

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Opinion: I adore my Ford Focus It is fantistic! (5/5) - LouiseL from

15 Mar 2009 09:25:19 PDT

REVIEW: I purchased my Focus SES in Oct.2008 and two months later I had a terrible accident. The passenger side was completly smashed in, the air bag went off and I got out without a scratch!!Talk about a safe car. (DOWLING FORD in Cheshire, Ct ) restored it and it is a thing of beautyI have always...

Original story at Yahoo! Autos Reviews . Related stories include: Opinion: Love My New Focus! (5/5) - Debbie from Narrows, VA - Yahoo! Autos Reviews

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Opinion: Fifth Gear brings out the best in Ford’s 300HP Focus RS

25 Feb 2009 19:00:34 PST

Written by Harvinder Sidhu
The Focus RS with its 300HP inline-5 “Duratec RS” power plant that is also capable of a massive 440Nm of torque received an excellent review overall. Plato also mentioned that the turbo lag which was evident actually helped improve the handling. A front wheel drive car with a 300HP engine sh...

Original story at Paul Tan's Automotive .

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Opinion: Fifth Gear brings out the best in Ford’s 300HP Focus RS

25 Feb 2009 19:00:34 PST

Original story at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry .

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Opinion: new car for woman...

25 Feb 2009 09:42:10 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (ilovedocumentaries)
Ford Focus Photo © Aaron GoldThe Ford Focus has a markedly different character than most Ford products sold in the US and Canada. That's because it was developed by Ford of Europe -- that's right, this is an honest-to-goodness European car. The tall cabin, upright driving position, roomy i...

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Opinion: Conti OE on New Ford Focus RS

20 Feb 2009 06:28:02 PST

OH The new Ford Focus RS, with over 300 horsepower, comes with ContiSportContact 3 tyres in size 235/35 ZR 19. “The ContiSportContact 3 tire truly meets the car’s requirements,” commented Lars Frick, automotive engineer for Ford tyres at Continental. ...

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

07 Jan 2009 18:30:01 PST

Written by Ben Wojdyla
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...

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Opinion: Love My New Focus! (5/5) - Debbie from Narrows, VA

20 Nov 2008 04:44:16 PST

PROS: GREAT gas mileage, fun to drive! REVIEW: I was driving a used 2001 Ford Focus and decided to trade it in on a new one back in March. I never dreamed I would like this car as much as I do! I look forward going to work now because I know I get to drive my new Focus! ... Read full review

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MacBook and MacBook Pro Dual Review [Review]

16 Oct 2008 10:30:00 PDT

Written by Mark Wilson
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...

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2009 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 - Review

15 Oct 2008 16:21:52 PDT

Written by caranddriver.com(noreply@blogger.com)
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...

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Opinion: Avoidable Contact #12: Why the motoring press can’t even Focus on its own Astra.

19 Sep 2008 20:53:33 PDT

Written by Jack Baruth
“So, yeah, it’s a new Focus, but it’s not the one we want. In fact, had we been asked what we’d want for the latest Focus, ‘old mechanicals,’ ‘horrifying exterior styling,’ and ‘no hatchbacks’ wouldn’t exactly have sprung to mind.” - “Automobile” magazine, on the 2008 Ford Focus

Original story at Speed .

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Car Review

27 Aug 2008 14:44:38 PDT

Written by kelley@kbb.com
If you're looking for a small car with an upscale interior, a smooth ride and an All-American nameplate, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is a worthy alternative to the Ford Focus. The Cobalt is also easy on gas, a key point of interest for many new car shoppers.

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Opinion: Ford F-150 Loses Best-Seller Crown

04 Jun 2008 16:33:00 PDT

Written by Todd Jensen
For the first time since October 1991, the long-reigning Ford F-150 has surrendered its best-seller crown to the Honda Civic, and was edged out by three other Japanese cars, as well. Ford moved 42,973 F-Seres trucks in May, but was trounced by the Toyota Corolla with 52,826 units sold, the...

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Opinion: Microsoft Sync in a 2008 Ford Focus SE Road Test: Part 3

30 Jan 2008 12:30:00 PST

Written by Travis Hudson
The phone functionality was pretty good, as well. Once you overcome the agony of getting it all set up—and I endured some significant agony—it works well. The option to receive and send (limited) text messages is a definite bonus, compared to other in-car systems. But as I have urged in my two...

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Opinion: Microsoft Sync Setup in the 2008 Ford Focus SE: Part 2

29 Jan 2008 11:15:00 PST

Written by Travis Hudson
Overall, I can't put all of the blame on set-up on the Sync—my cellphone caused some of the problems, because I doesn't support all features available on Sync. Stay tuned for part three in the series where I give the Sync a full-blown road test.

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Opinion: Microsoft Sync Gets Unboxed in the 2008 Ford Focus SE: Part 1 of 3

28 Jan 2008 11:15:00 PST

Written by Travis Hudson
You've seen the commercials, but really, how easy is the Microsoft Sync in-car entertainment system to use? I decided to give Sync an unboxing, similar to the ones our brethren do. I'll give you a hint how it went: Don't get your hopes up. This is only Part One of a three-part series, in which I'...

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Opinion: 2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe (5/5) - Coozy from Hilton, NY

20 Jan 2008 19:52:11 PST

REVIEW: I have owned all sorts of vehicles....Dodge...Ford...Toyota...Chevy...Mazda and BMW. I have never, ever enjoyed a vehicle as much as I enjoy this one. The cabin is SUPER quiet, even when shifting gears(can barely hear the engine)and the shifting is smooth as butter. It handles awesome, the ride is ...

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Opinion: Ford Europe Confirms High-Performance 2009 Focus RS [New Cars]

17 Dec 2007 05:43:52 PST

Written by Ray Wert
Cologne, December 17, 2007 - Ford of Europe is confirming its plan to deliver an exciting all-new, high performance Focus RS model for launch in 2009. A design image released by the company today hints at the exciting direction the new model is taking.

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2008 Ford Focus Coupe, Part 2 [Jalopnik Reviews]

17 Oct 2007 10:00:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
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.

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