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NewsKen Block’s 2016 Ford Focus RS RX Sold for $264,000
Racing driver and drift master Ken Block needs no further introduction. His spectacular stunts and Gymkhana videos have made him a star, just like his many custom-built cars. Last Thursday at the Barrett-Jackson Fall Auction, his famous 2016 Ford Focus RS RX was sold for an impressive sum of $200,000 …
On this day in history: April 19
  • 1989: Chevrolet announces that a Corvette ZR-1 will be offered for the 1990 model year.
NewsFord Focus RS is Dead in Europe, Too
One of our all-time favourite driver’s cars is officially gone forever—unless you count the used-car market, of course. Sold in Canada for just three model years (2016-2018), the Ford Focus RS made quite a strong impression on hot-hatch enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the company decided to eliminate all but one car from …
NewsFord, Chevrolet Dropping Compact Cars is a Mistake, Report Shows
As you know, Ford and Chevrolet have both terminated their compact cars and dealers across North America are running out of stock. The reasoning is that today’s consumers are much more attracted to bigger vehicles, namely SUVs, crossovers and pickups. However, a new report by Edmunds suggests that these automakers …
NewsCourt Approves Settlement Against Ford and its Dual-clutch Transmission
A Canada-wide settlement has just been reached with Ford certified by the Supreme Court of Ontario. It involves the manufacturer’s PowerShift dual-clutch transmission. Customers who purchased or leased a 2011-2016 Fiesta or 2012-2016 Focus may receive anywhere between $65 and $2,932 in cash or a Ford certificate ranging in value …
NewsNew Ford Focus Unveiled!
In its current form, it’s been on the market in Canada and the United States since 2011, and it was due for a redesign. The Focus, one of Ford’s most popular vehicles of all-time from a global standpoint, has received a full redesign and will be on sale in North …
NewsNext-generation Ford Focus to be Built in China
The American automaker recently announced a few details regarding the next generation of its compact Focus . The latter has been on sale in its current form since 2011, and is assembled in Michigan, USA, with components sourced from various parts of the globe. However, and although Ford initially planned …
NewsLimited-edition 2018 Ford Focus RS on the Way
The 2018 Ford Focus RS will hit the streets later this year, and thanks to conversations picked up on enthusiast blogs, forums and Facebook pages, Ford has come up with a special version of the hot hatchback that will be available in limited quantities. The limited edition of the Focus …
NewsHennessey Gets on the Case of the Ford Focus RS
Only months after the Ford Focus RS was unveiled, tuners are already scrambling to give the small hatchback more power. Mountune was the first outfit to come up with upgrades: developing 370 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, this version fully complies with the manufacturer’s warranty. It’s now Hennessey’s turn …
NewsMountune Spices Up The Ford Focus RS
The new super-Focus has barely made it into buyers’ hands that some are already wishing it had more than 350 horsepower. To help those people, Mountune is ready to add some juice into the compact. Mountune has been preparing high-performance parts for some time now: they specialize in European Fords, …
NewsYou Can’t Have a 2016 Ford Focus RS
We only wish we were kidding. The Focus RS has done the rounds on the web for the better part of a year now, and as both the hype and the anticipation grew, potential buyers began salivating and placing orders. For lovers of hot hatchbacks and hooning, the Focus RS …
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