2012 Ford Focus recalled for defective passenger-side windshield wiper motors
Because of the possibility of defective passenger-side windshield wiper motors, Ford Motor Co. has issued the recall of 140,310 Focus cars from model year 2012 in the U.S. Documents filed... Read more
2012 Ford Focus lineup gets the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine this February
Ford's ultra-efficient, high tech, direct injection, turbocharged 1-liter EcoBoost engine will go on sale in the United Kingdom next month throughout the Ford Focus range. This... Read more
Designers create gown and necklace from 2012 Ford Focus parts
Parts of a 2012 Ford Focus car were used by two British designers to make haute couture as part of the 100th anniversary of Ford in the U.K. Scottish designer of the year nominee Judy... Read more
2012 Ford Focus gets the Door Edge Protector
Are you tired of worrying about getting dents and scratches on your car doors as you try to get through narrow streets and tight parking spaces? Ford has done something about it and has... Read more
2012 Ford Focus will be available for test drives through a video game-like course
Ford Motor Co. will launch a nationwide tour in the U.S. this month to promote the 2012 Focus, which would be made available to be test-driven through a video game-like course. Ford is... Read more
Ford SYNC with MyFord Touch featuring WiFi connectivity to debut on 2012 Focus
Ford SYNC with MyFord Touch technology is set to make its debut in the United Kingdom next year, turning the all-new Ford Focus into a moving WiFi hot spot. Owners of the Ford Focus will... Read more
Road-testing done on 2012 Ford Focus units before getting shipped
The first few units of the 2012 Ford Focus are being road-tested near Detroit for 30 miles before they’re shipped to dealerships nationwide. These compact cars are being produced at... Read more
2012 Ford Focus reshaping firm’s relationship with suppliers
As Ford Motor Co. focuses on global platforms and shared parts, its relationships with suppliers will change, allowing more coordination from design to production. Tony Brown, head of... Read more
Ford planning to launch global ad campaign to tout 2012 Focus technology
Ford Motor Co.’s global advertising campaign for the 2012 Focus is focused on its technology offerings. This campaign is the first time that Ford has chosen a global approach to market... Read more
2012 Ford Focus to make its debut in the UK in March
The dynamic all-new Ford Focus comes to the UK in March, with its exciting two-model line-up of sporty 5-door hatchback and stylish 5-door estate.With over 1,4 million examples sold in... Read more
Compact car sales to experience surge in 2011, due to higher gasoline prices
With the rising prices of fuel, compact car sales are also expected to increase in 2011. Last week, the average U.S. gasoline price reached $2.98 a gallon. It appears that automakers have... Read more
2012 Ford Focus: the first model to get torque vectoring control
A new class-exclusive Ford technology that uses downhill skiing and snowboarding moves to improve vehicle stability in turns will be first seen on the all-new 2012 Ford Focus. The... Read more
2012 Ford Focus underwent exhaustive testing to ensure occupants’ safety
The new 2012 Ford Focus was subjected to over 12,000 crash tests in real and virtual worlds by Ford safety engineers in the U.S. and Germany. The company sought to prove how effective... Read more
2012 Ford Focus expected to stop firm’s European sales decline
Ford Motor Co. is optimistic that it will sell a sufficient number of Focus compact cars in Europe to attain full capacity in 2011 at a German factory that is producing the new version of... Read more
Ford using recycled cottons in the interior of the new 2012 Focus
Ford Motor Co. aims for its new Ford Focus to spearhead its lineup of vehicles. There is no doubt that the Focus has excellent systems and capabilities but it hasn’t had many updates when... Read more
Social media campaign launched for 2012 Ford Focus
With the help of the Internet, the redesigned 2012 Ford Focus, which is equipped with electronic gadgets, is getting quite a marketing campaign! Jeff Eggen, a Ford marketer, says that... Read more
2012 Ford Focus will add 500 jobs in Germany
Before starting production of the next-generation Ford Focus, Ford of Europe will add nearly 500 full-time workers at its Saarlouis, Germany plant. They are presently on temporary... Read more
2012 Ford Focus to debut in the 2011 British Touring Car Championship
Ford’s all-new Focus will participate in the 2011 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), marking its debut in competitive racing. Ford will not provide financial or full works support... Read more
2012 Ford Focus gets fuel-efficient 2.0-liter I-4 engine delivering 40 mpg
Arriving at nationwide dealerships early next year is Ford Motor Co.’s 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85... Read more
Ford to create interactive real-time road rally featuring the 2012 Focus
Ford Motor Co. isn’t relying on a conventional campaign for the pre-launch of the 2012 Focus. In fact, Ford is turning to viral media and has hired the creators and producers of the... Read more
2012 Ford Focus priced from $16,270
Ford announced today that the 2012 Focus will carry a base price of $16,270 ($725 destination charge not included) and that it will offer the new model in S, SE, SEL and Titanium trim... Read more
2012 Ford Focus tested in some of the most extreme locations
Would you want your car to be at its optimum level no matter what the climate is? Ford wants to make sure that its cars are prepared for climate extremes and as part of that aim, it... Read more
Rumor: 2012 Ford Focus ST coming to the Paris Motor Show
According to an inside source at Ford, it appears that the 2012 Focus ST will make its debut in September, at the Paris Motor Show next to the production versions of the five-door and... Read more
Next-generation Ford Focus coming to Detroit
In a recent press release, Ford announced that the next-generation Ford Focus will be coming in late 2010, as a 2011 model. According to the latest reports, the new hatchback will make... Read more
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