The 2011 Ford Focus has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show where they also announced that there will no longer be a three door version available. Ford’s new Focus will offer a five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon design where each of these models will offer new looks and “every-day practicality”. The front end boasts a steeply raked windscreen, where...

The new Ford Focus ST concept has been revealed at the preview event for the Paris Motor Show of 2010. Ford’s Focus ST is currently in concept form where it boasts unique fascias, a large front grille, an integrated roof spoiler, a dual-exhaust system at the back, and a set of 19-inch wheels. The inside includes Recaro seats in orange and black, a new instrument...

Ford has revealed brand new airbags which they are planning to add to the upcoming 2012 Focus. Basically, the front airbag for the driver boasts a ‘reconfigured curve-shape’ which should lessen the blow to the chest and ribs in a frontal crash. Following this, the airbags include nifty technology which controls the air-pressure inside the bag. It was said that...

Ford will launch their brand new Focus ST concept at the Paris Motor Show where it will go on sale in early 2012. The updated ST will offer a new body kit, massive air intakes and a center-mounted dual-exhaust system. The interior will include a two-tone leather set-up with sports seats and contrasting stitching. Power will come from a 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder...

Ford has tweaked their Focus line-up for the South African market. We’ve attached the price list as of September 3, 2010 as well as a lot of images below the price list. Five-door Hatchback: Four-door Sedan: Focus 1.8 Ambiente Focus 1.8 Ambiente Focus 1.8 Si Focus 2.0 Trend Focus 2.0 Si Focus 2.0 Trend A/T Focus 2.0 TDCi Si Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift...

We’ve already said that 224kW Ford Focus RS will be available in South Africa, and we’re damn excited. It was said that the RS badge is not something that the brand treats lightly, and because of this owners of the Focus RS can expect performance, traction and precision. The overall power figures for the Ford Focus RS amount to 224kW with 440Nm of torque from...

Ford has revealed a facelift version of their Mondeo at the Moscow Motor Show in Russia. The 2011 Ford Mondeo facelift offers a revised grille, a modified bonnet, LED daytime running lights, chrome around the windows, and LED taillights. Inside will house higher grade materials, a centre console which has been redesigned, satin chrome trim, and LED ambient lighting. Engine...

Ford has killed off their Focus ST as the Euro V emissions have become slightly too intense. The 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine will not be able to meet the regulations for January, 2011 and this means that we’ll have to say good bye. For now. The good news is that the next-generation Focus ST will be Euro V compliant. It’s expected to show its...

Similar to South Africa, the Ford Focus RS will launch in Australia in limited numbers. The Focus RS boasts a turbocharged Duratec 2.5-litre motor with 224kW and 440Nm of torque. There’s a load of technical parts which make the RS sporty and quick. Inside the RS boasts Recaro sport seats, dual zone climate control and a Sony audio system. Only 315 units will make...

There’s a chance that the next generation Ford Focus RS might boast a hybrid powertrain, similar to the one found in the Peugeot Hybrid 4. Sources told Autocar that Ford is in the early stages of developing a hybrid setup for the 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine. Essentially this means that the EcoBoost motor will connect to an electric motor on the rear axle allowing for...

It’s been hinted that a new Ford Focus ST will make its way to the Paris Motor Show in September where it will boast more power and better looks when compared to the standard model (pictured). For Paris, there is a chance that Ford might only introduce the three-door version of the Focus ST. However, there will be three and five-door bodystyles available,...

Ford South Africa has announced that the awesome Focus RS will be available to the locals. “There has been a great deal of demand for the Ford Focus RS,” says Ben Pillay, Ford Marketing Manager. “It’s an iconic model and we are very excited that South African customers, who are so passionate about performance, will now have the opportunity to own one.” The...

Ford has added a set of WRC-style alloy wheels to the RS500 in an attempt to create a ’special edition’ which ‘celebrates’ the end of the hot-hatch production. The set of 19-inch alloy wheels will be available as a £500 extra. David Calder Ford of Britain Product Manager said: “The demand for Focus RS has been astounding. In barely a year...

Ford has revealed their new RS500 which will be a limited production hot hatch with a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine. The power will amount to 257kW with 460Nm of torque, and this means a 15% power increase followed by a 4.5% torque increase. The company has improved the 0-100km/h time to 5.6 seconds, and this is about 0.3 seconds faster than the standard green or blue...

That’s right, Ford has revealed a brand new website which is dedicated a 2011 Focus RS500. The video attached falls part of the website and it’s merely a teaser for the brand new car. The RS500 in the video is currently undergoing testing in Lommel, Belgium. Unfortunately you cannot see too much on the car, but it seems to maintain a similar design structure...