Three of the best front-wheel drive hot hatchbacks on the market, the new Volkswagen Golf GTI, the pre-facelifted Hyundai i30 N and the Ford Focus ST, got together at the Hockenheim GP to find out which one’s quicker. The first put through its paces against the clock was the Golf GTI. The German model uses […]
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Along with the recent SUV and crossover craze have come many crossover-coupes from the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and many others. And while their styling may be divisive, they all pale in comparison to this Ford F-250 Super Duty-based sedan. See Also: The Aznom Palladium Was Shaped Using A Hammer, Anyone Surprised? Produced by a […]
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What do you do if you own a standard Ford Focus but want to make it look like something that’s performance oriented? An owner thinks they have found a solution. The first thing that makes this orange Focus stand out are the wild exhausts. The owner was clearly looking to improve the soundtrack of the […]
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The Ford Focus RS RX that was driven by Ken Block in Gymkhana Nine: Raw Industrial Playground sold for $200,000 during a recent Barrett-Jackson auction. Block’s wild Focus RS RX was built for his entry in the FIA World Rallycross Championship and is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine muscling out 600 hp. This […]
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Ford won’t be making a new Focus RS, as that project has been shelved, so the Focus ST remains the Blue Oval’s hottest hatchback on sale. A rival to the likes of the Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Renault Megane RS, the front-wheel drive model has had its looks revised by JMS […]
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As it promised more than a year ago, Ford of Europe has introduced two mild-hybrid powertrains on the Fiesta and now the Focus. Available to order for customers across Europe, the 48-volt mild-hybrid technology works with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, offering 125 (123 PS) or 155 PS (153 HP) of power. The average fuel consumption […]
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Ford has launched a seven-speed automatic transmission option for the Focus ST, with deliveries starting next month. Offered solely with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost petrol engine with the hatchback and estate body styles, it starts at £34,710 ($43,798) and £36,110 ($45,565), respectively, in the UK. That represents a £1,450 ($1,830) premium over the six-speed manual variants. […]
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Ford has issued two safety recalls in North America that involve a massive 2.5 million vehicles. The first campaign is also the biggest, as it affects approximately 2.15 million cars in the United States and federalized territories, and was announced over a door latch problem. The automaker noted that the fractured pawl spring tab will […]
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The 2020 Ford Focus has just been updated for the Australian market, bringing with it a host of upgrades and improvements. New to the Aussie market are the 2020 Focus ST-Line and Focus Active models, while the Ambiente, ST-Line Wagon and Titanium variants are no longer offered. Both the 2020MY ST-Line hatch and Active utilize […]
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Oil changes are an important part of regular maintenance, but have you ever wondered how long your car can go without oil? While we wouldn’t suggest you try this at home, that’s exactly what this video tries to answer. Uploaded by CarWow, the clip pits three older models – including a Ford Focus, a Honda […]
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