Ford Focus News Archive
Ford car 'one of the best motors of the decade' 16/12/2009
The Ford Focus RS is reckoned to be a great car deal for young drivers, according to the organisers of an upcoming prize.Autocar has named the motor among its potential winners of its Car of the Decade accolade, although the public can nominate any vehicle of their choice from the last ten years...
Ford Focus RS 'a hit with Top Gear' 08/12/2009
A Ford Focus RS car deal could be on the shopping list of many motorists this winter, after the motor received the Muscle Car of the Year prize by BBC Top Gear magazine.Moreover, eco-drivers may be gladdened by news that the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic has been given the Green Car of the Year prize...
Are you a young driver? Try a Ford Focus RS car deal 24/11/2009
Those looking for a fantastic car deal could consider the Ford Focus RS, which has recently won an award from Nuts Magazine.Young drivers might be interested to learn that the publication has heralded the motor as its Car of the Year 2009...
Ford Focus car deal 'great for football fans' 23/10/2009
Customers may want to check out a Ford Focus car deal, after football hero Alan Shearer took a ride in one of the manufacturer's rally vehicles.Alongside co-driver Jari-Matti Latvala, the ex-Newcastle United and England centre forward got behind the wheel of a Ford Focus RS WRC 09...
Focus award may tempt more families into Ford dealerships 28/09/2009
Families looking for a second-hand auto may be tempted to pay a visit to their local Ford car dealership after hearing about the latest success of one of the manufacturer's models.The Focus has been named best small family vehicle at What Car? magazine's Used Car of the Year 2009 awards...
MPG Marathon may inspire motorists to visit Ford dealerships 23/09/2009
Drivers looking for an auto that combines excellent performance with great fuel economy may be inspired to visit their local Ford dealership after an upcoming event in the UK.The 2009 MPG Marathon will feature the manufacturer's fastest-ever European production motor - the 2...
Eco-friendly drivers may want to visit a Ford dealership 17/09/2009
Motorists keen to reduce their carbon footprint may want to pay a visit to their local Ford car dealership next year.The manufacturer has revealed the 2010 version of the Focus ECOnetic is greener than ever...
New system may boost visits to Ford dealerships 13/08/2009
More motorists may be tempted to pay a visit to their local Ford car dealership after hearing about the benefits offered by one of the manufacturer's recent developments.The group claimed its new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission is already proving popular with people opting for Focus and C-MAX models...
Ford Focus ECOnetic is "class-leading" 13/07/2009
One of the many benefits of the Ford Focus ECOnetic is its "class-leading dynamics".This is the opinion of the manufacturer, which commented after it was revealed that the vehicle is to be used for a new green driving event...
Prices for Focus RS revealed 16/12/2008
Ford has announced prices for the new Focus RS. Due to arrive at dealerships up and down the country in March, the model will cost from £24,995.The car is reportedly Ford's fastest-ever European production vehicle and the first to be decorated with the Rallye Sport badge for seven years - when the original edition of the car was launched...
Security firm 'puts its faith in Ford' 15/12/2008
A security firm has revealed it is putting its faith in Ford. John Moore Security - which installs alarms and CCTVs - announced it is updating its fleet with 12 Transit Connects and 12 Focus cars...
Ford releases 'sporty Zetec' 24/10/2008
Fans of the Ford Focus may be interested to hear the manufacturer has released a new Zetec S.The car comes with a sports styling kit, including an S badge on the fender, 17-inch alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers with lower sill extensions and aluminium-style foot pedals and handbrake cover...
Focus wins award for second time in three years 19/09/2008
The Ford Focus has been named What Car? used car of the year for the second time in three years.Judges chose the 1.6 Zetec Climate model - a good three-year-old example of which they said could be bought for approximately £5,000...
New Focus 'proves popular with performance car fans' 11/09/2008
Ford claims is has been inundated with orders for its new Ford Focus RS which made its debut at the British International Motor Show in London earlier this year.The manufacturer states it has already received 1,000...
What Car? hails Ford Focus as Green Car of the Year 23/07/2008
Motor magazine What Car? has given the Ford Focus its Green Car of the Year award at this week's British International Motor Show.Some 23 vehicles were put forward for the prize, but the Focus came out on top and picked up the model at the exhibition's Greener Driving Pavilion...
Ford debuts Focus ECOnetic 22/05/2008
Ford's new Focus ECOnetic has made its debut at the Sexy Green Car Show at the Eden Project.The car has CO2 emissions of 114g/km, which is equivalent to about 65.6mpg, and starts at £16,050...
Ford unveils adjustable pedals for Focus, C-MAX 19/05/2008
Ford has revealed that it has developed adjustable pedals for its Focus and C-MAX models.The pedals are designed to help drivers get more comfortable in their vehicles, as well as enjoy a safer ride, according to the company...
New Focus hits dealerships on May Day 28/04/2008
A new version of the Ford Focus is set to go on sale in the UK from May 1st.While the vehicle features the 225 PS 2.5-litre five-cylinder Duratec engine found across the range, it also comes with the Easyfuel capless refuelling system and the Ford Power starter button...
New Focus 'worth more than old in used condition' 04/04/2008
When the new Ford Focus comes onto the used car market, it will be worth more than the original when it reached the status, according to an automotive source.Valuation group EurotaxGlass commented that prices will hold up well due to initial low supply and high demand for the vehicle, with it expected to be as much as £500 above the price of the first Focus...
Ford reveals plan for high-performance Focus 17/12/2007
There will be a high-performance Ford Focus available to consumers sometime in 2009, according to the automaker.Jost Capito is the designer in charge of the specialist team developing the model and has claimed that he is "excited" by early work on it...
Limited edition Focus 'reflects motorsport success' 07/11/2007
The latest iteration of the Focus range from Ford has strong allusions to its recent racing success.Across the roof and sides of the metallic black ST500 vehicle are stripes, while inside drivers will find red leather Recaro sports seats...
Ford Focus is Britain's 'most popular new car' 06/08/2007
The Ford Focus returned to the top of the UK's best-selling new cars chart in July, according to figures published today.Ford's small family car lost its place at the head of the table in June for the first time in eight months, as the rival Vauxhall Astra hit top spot...
Ford Focus set for "head-turning" makeover 12/07/2007
Car buyers have been given a sneak peek of the new Ford Focus ahead of its formal unveiling.Although the revamped model will not be officially showcased until the Frankfurt motor show in September 2007, motoring publication Auto Express claims to have obtained images of the family car in testing...
Ford Focus Sync is a "killer app" 25/06/2007
The speech-recognition facility to be offered on the new Focus is a "killer app", according to a Ford spokesman.Jim Cain has made the comments in regard to the new Ford Sync program, which has been developed alongside Microsoft and is set to be rolled out on the new Focus, reports Bloomberg...
Ford Focus declared Used Car of the Year 2007 12/04/2007
The second-generation Ford Focus has been named Used Car of the Year 2007, fans of the blue opal may be interested to know.The title was bestowed at the Auto Express and Glass's Guide used car awards ceremony, following analysis of data from more than 2,000 vehicles...
Ford Focus CC aesthetics admired 28/03/2007
Fans of the blue opal may be interested to hear that the visual impact of the Ford Focus CC has been praised in a recent review by an automotive journalist.Writing on motoring website Carkeys, reviewer Claire Lumb pointed out that the vehicle's retractable roof can be raised or lowered in 30 seconds by manually pressing a dashboard-mounted button...
Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle's eco-friendly motor highlighted 20/03/2007
The green credentials of the Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle have again been underlined, in news that may be of interest to motorists looking to reduce their carbon footprint.This week, it was revealed that Essex County Council had taken delivery of one of the new breed of vehicles and was testing it as part of a concerted effort to become more eco-friendly...
Ford Focus promotes flexible-fuel sources 19/03/2007
The Ford Focus is set to star at a forthcoming eco-awareness motor show, as the American automaker reaffirms its commitment towards alternative fuel sources.Set to run between March 15th and April 15th 2007 at the Eden Project in Cornwall, the Sexy Green Car Show aims to showcase some of the most environmentally-friendly motors ever produced...
Ford Focus newcomer 'may offer cheaper car insurance than the ST' 15/02/2007
Motorists who want a high-performance family car without a huge car insurance bill may like to know that Ford is planning a new variant of the Focus ST model, according to a report.Automotive publication Auto Express has claimed that it is privy to insider information that the American automaker will introduce a new two-litre variant of the racy car into Ford car dealerships this summer...
Ford Focus overcomes icy conditions to win in Swedish WRC event 12/02/2007
The durability of the Ford Focus family car has again been underlined as it powered to victory during an ice-packed World Rally Championship (WRC) event.Driving the Ford Focus RS, Finnish team mates Marcus Gronholm and Timo Rautiainen overcame adverse weather conditions to win 11 of the 20 speed tests at the Swedish rally...
Ford Focus tipped to perform well at world rally championship 06/02/2007
The sporty attributes of the Ford Focus are set to be showcased when the model appears on the starting grid at this season's world rally championship.As the winning car in the manufacturer's championship in 2006, hopes are high that the Ford Focus RS WRC 06 will continue to prove successful for the Munchi's Ford world rally team this season...
Ford Focus declared best-selling fleet car in 2006 15/01/2007
The Ford Focus is officially the best-selling fleet car of 2006, according to the latest figures. In addition to confirming its 17.9 per cent share of the market last year, Ford has also revealed that the Focus is the leading individual model among fleet car users...
Focus delivery 'highlights Ford's commitment to green issues' 21/12/2006
Ford recently announced the delivery of its 150th Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) in Britain.The vehicle, which can run on bioethanol produced from sugar beet and wheat if required, was handed over to the National Farmers' Union...
Ford Focus powers automaker to constructor's rally title 21/11/2006
The Ford team has taken the FIA World Rally Championship Manufacturers' Championship 2006 title, in news that is sure to alert rally enthusiasts to the unrivalled performance of the Focus model.Using the Ford Focus RS World Rally Car 2006, the American automaker has powered to an unassailable 25-point lead with one round left to race...
Ford Focus 'regains top spot among car buyers' 07/11/2006
The Ford Focus has regained its position as the most popular car among the British vehicle buying public, according to the latest industry figures.Statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) for October show that the Focus has recovered after being temporarily knocked off the top spot for new car sales by the Ford Fiesta in September...
Ford Focus set for pricing shuffle 14/09/2006
Ford has announced price revisions that mean it will now cost less to own a new Focus than before.A £400 price reduction on the Ford Focus Studio, which is already the cheapest model in the range, means that the small family car now boasts an on-the-road price of £10,995...
Ford Focus tops best-sellers list 07/09/2006
The Ford Focus is apparently top of the car best-sellers list, according to new industry figures.Statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders indicate that the Ford Focus is also the country's top-selling fleet and diesel car...
Ford to present one millionth Focus at BIMS 13/07/2006
Ford has announced it is to present the one millionth example of its massively successful Focus model at the British International Motor Show (BIMS) this Tuesday. The owner of the one millionth Ford Focus, Britain's biggest selling car, will have the keys presented to them by Ford of Britain chairman Roelant de Waard...
Ford Focus, Galaxy win top awards 27/06/2006
Two of Ford's biggest selling models have won major awards at the annual Auto Express New Car Honours 2006. Ford's Focus ST was named winner of the Best Hot Hatch category, while new Ford Galaxy won the Best MPV category, beating off fierce competition from a number of rivals...
Ford Focus named Best Fleet Car 2006 07/06/2006
Ford's massively successful Focus model has been awarded the accolade of Best Fleet Car in the 2006 Fleet World Honours. Judged by Fleet World magazine, the award is presented annually to manufacturers who have achieved the highest level of excellence in their category...
Ford Fiesta catching Focus in sales stakes 22/05/2006
Ford sold some 529,000 cars during January to April 2006, sustained during a competitive trading environment primarily by the continuing strong sales of its Focus and Fiesta models. The Ford Focus remains Ford's European division's biggest selling car, having sold 157,000 units so far this year...
Ford Focus still on top 18/05/2006
The Ford Focus is still the carmaker's best-selling model in Europe, with a whopping 157,000 units sold in the first four months of this year. The US motor manufacturer reports that overall sales performance over the months to April was strong in emerging markets, such as Russia and Turkey, with sales performance up considerably on the same period of 2005...
Focus sales excel in April 08/05/2006
Ford's superb Focus continues to prove it's still the nation's favourite car, selling more than any other make in April. However, Vauxhall's Astra is currently pushing the Focus all the way, with sales of the new model not very far behind Ford...
Ford reFocuses to challenge Astra 20/04/2006
Ford has released new photos of its upcoming Focus – the next model in the highly popular range. Although not expected for three years at least, the new Focus looks like it could be based on the Iosis concept seen at the Detroit Motor Show, with a sleek, coupe style...
Ford tops sales chart for 2006 so far 07/04/2006
Ford has announced superb sales for the first half of the year, with buyers opting for the new 06-plated Ford motors pushing the company up to the top of the UK sales charts. Ford has managed to shift a massive 127,000 vehicles in 2006, taking up 16...
Ford plans 'Le Mans special edition' Focus 05/04/2006
Ford is planning to launch a limited edition black Ford Focus ST to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Ford's historic first, second and third finish at Le Mans in 1966. The ST will sport a lovely new paint job, with retro silver stripes running the length of the bodywork to commemorate the event, although Ford is still in negotiations as to whether the model can sport the Le Mans names...
Ford Focuses on 4x4s 28/03/2006
Top car manufacturer Ford is reportedly working on a new off-roader based on the popular Focus. The new concept car is likely to be shown at the Paris Motor Show in the autumn, although production is unlikely to go ahead before 2007 or 2008...
Focus FFV gets first 'green' fill up 20/03/2006
Ford's Focus was the first car to be filled up with biofuel in the UK, as the renewable fuel went on sale this month. The Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) is Britain's first biofuel car, running either petrol or bioethanol fuel made up from wheat and sugar beet...
Focus tops best-selling list 13/03/2006
Sales of Britain's top-selling car – the Ford Focus – have increased, outselling its nearest rival by some 50 per cent. The ever-popular Focus has been buoyed by the launch of the new turbocharged 2...
Focus goes topless 28/02/2006
Ford has launched the new Focus Coupe-Cabriolet at the Geneva Motor Show – and the car has received a very positive reaction. Although there are many cars with a solid yet folding roof, the Focus has been met with wide praise after the prototype Vignale concept was launched at the Paris show in 2004...
All eyes Focus-ed on Ford's free sat-nav 17/01/2006
Ford customers are to be treated to a new satellite navigation system worth £1,000 for free, when they place an order for the new Ford Focus ST before January 22nd. The deal for the free Trafficmaster SmartNav system is also available on orders of any model from the 2006 Fiesta range...
Ford moves up a gear with Focus ST 07/12/2005
The new Ford Focus ST has demanded the public's attention, both with its 'Electric Orange' design and top speeds of 150mph. Some 6,000 Focus STs will be available for UK customers in 2006, and 1,500 advance orders have already been taken...
