Ford has just introduced the all new 2012 Ford Focus ECOnetic. This fuel-efficient car is equipped with a 1.6-liter ECOnetic diesel engine (w/ Ford’s six-speed Durashift manual transmission) that outputs a total of 105PS. The car also incorporates a full range of Ford ECOnetic Technologies which include Ford Auto-Start-Stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Ford Eco Mode and Shift Indicator Light. The 2012 Ford Focus ECOnetic is scheduled to make its debut early next year in Europe. [GlobalMotors]
Here’s a new video footage of the upcoming Ford Focus ST. You could check it out after the break. To remind you, this new hatchback is equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine that generates a total of 250 PS. The car itself is scheduled to hit showrooms in early next year. More»
Ford is reportedly preparing to showcase their newest concept car at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Called the B-MAX, this small MVP is said to come in a range of small, fuel-efficient petrol and diesel engines, with the smallest of the range will be a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine paired to a stop/start system. The car will also have van-like features including sliding rear doors and a large panoramic glass roof. According to some reports, the B-MAX will likely join the Ford European line-up sometime in 2013. More»
Here is a road test video of the 2011 Volkswagen Passat against its main rivals, the Opel Insignia and the Ford Mondeo. The 2011 Volkswagen Passat vs Opel Insignia vs Ford Mondeo comparison test takes into account various aspects of the three mid-range price sedans such as various handy features, price, performance and comfort. For your info, the 2011 Volkswagen Passat comes with the latest technology in all these sections, offering 4MOTION all-wheel drive, a range of efficient diesel engines, and plenty of luggage space. Watch the 2011 Volkswagen Passat vs Opel Insignia vs Ford Mondeo comparison video after the jump. More»
Ford has introduced another limited edition car called the Fiesta Sport Plus. Based on the three-door Fiesta, this compact car is equipped with a new aerodynamic body kit which includes a fresh front apron, new side skirts, a generously-sized rear diffuser, a rear spoiler, a new twin-design tailpipe and a set of 17-inch lightweight alloy rims. Under the hood, the car is powered by a revised 1.6 liter, Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine that generates 134 hp and 160 Nm of torque, allowing the car to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.7 seconds with a top speed of 195 km/h. The Ford Fiesta Sport Plus is available in two different finishes: Frozen White and Performance Blue – both come with contrasting stripes. More»
Ford today unveiled the new 2011 Ford Fiesta WRC with its new color scheme. This car is based on the Fiesta S2000 rally car that managed to win the Monte Carlo Rally in January 2010. The 2011 Ford Fiesta WRC is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, which is actually based on the company’s EcoBoost road vehicle engine. The new Ford Fiesta WRC will race in the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship with driver Mikko Hirvonen at the wheel. [Zercustoms]
