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»
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]
Ford has unveiled an electric variant of their new Focus model. The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is expected to have a range 100 miles on a single charge thanks to its set of LG Chem-supplied lithium-polymer batteries. What’s more, the pure-energy vehicle will benefit from Ford’s state-of-the-art SYNC technology, MyFord Touch driver connect, Intelligent Access with Push Button Start, Sony Audio with HD Radio as well as Active Park Assist. Ford will launch this electric car in the end of this year. [Ford]
The all new Ford Focus has just been priced in the UK. Scheduled to hit dealerships in March 2011, this medium hatchback will come in four different trim levels including Edge, Zetec, Titanium and Titanium X, and will boast four different engine options; a 1.6-liter 105PS petrol, a 1.6-liter 95PS TDCi, a 1.6-liter 125PS petrol and a 1.6-liter 150PS EcoBoost petrol. Prices will range from 15,995 GBP (about $25,000) for the entry level Edge model and goes up to 21,245 GBP (about $33,000) for the top of the range Titanium X model. [Autoevolution]
