The 2013 Ford Flex will be debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The crossover is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, producing a 285 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2013 Ford Flex features the new generation of MyFord Touch. It is an in-car communication and entertainment system developed by the Ford Motor Company and Microsoft. Other features include rear inflatable belts, keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers, first-row heated and cooled seats, collision-avoidance technologies and power-fold mirrors. The carmaker also offers the new Appearance Package that consists of a two-tone roof and mirrors, leather seats, unique door trim panels and 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets. [Autoblog]
The production version of the new 2012 Ford Focus ST is set to make its debut at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show (November 18-27). Just a bit of info, the US version of the Focus ST will only be available in a five-door hatchback model, and will come with the same 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 250 hp. [Autoevolution]
Ford is proud to introduce the special edition version of its Fiesta called the Fiesta Metal. Based on the well-known three-door 120PS Zetec-S model, the Metal version is equipped with chrome twin exhaust pipes, silver-painted front grille surround, front aerofoil and front fog light bezels, Piano Black painted centre stack bezel, air vent rings and door pulls, Ebony Black leather sports seats with silver contrast stitching, unique floor mats with silver piping, stainless steel door scuff plates with Fiesta logo, 17″ Black alloy wheels and sports tuning with lowered ride height. Under the hood, power comes from a 1.6-liter Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine that generates 134PS and 160NM of torque. Limited to just 1000 units, the 2012 Ford Fiesta Metal will have a starting price of 15,695 GBP OTR (about $25,275). [AR]
3dCarbon has just showed off their latest styling package for the 2012 Ford Focus. Outside, the car receives a complete body kit which consists of a new front spoiler, a pair of side skirts, a new roof spoiler and lowered suspension by Eibach spring set, and comes equipped with a set of BBS alloy wheels fitted with performance tires by Pirelli. The 3dCarbon Ford Focus will be exhibited at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las vegas. [AR]
Ford is reportedly preparing to showcase their newest crossover ’2013 Ford Escape’ at the upcoming LA Auto Show (November 18-27). The 2013 Ford Escape is said to be available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, and will have three different four-cylinder gasoline engines including a 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost, a 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost and a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter Ti-VCT. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Autoevolution]
Ford is about to release another special edition car ‘Fiesta Centura’ for the UK market. Based on the Ford Fiesta Zetec, the Centura is equipped with a list of additional standard equipment including metallic Panther Black paint, chrome mirror and door caps, LED daylight running lights, 16-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels, automatic headlamps and windscreen wipers, reverse parking sensors and a parking camera mounted in the rear view mirror. Limited to just 1,000 units, the Ford Fiesta Centura will be priced at 13,395 GBP (about $21,860) for the three-door version and 13,995 GBP (about $22,839) for the five-door model. [Autoevolution]
