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Ford has already confirmed that it is building a sporty version of the Focus hatchback, called the ST (pictured), but engineers in England are brewing something much stronger. A member of Team RS, Ford’s British performance division, told Top Gear that the team is working on a more powerful version, called, appropriately, the RS. The car has not been officially green-lighted, but that hasn’t stopped Team RS from laying out the specifications.… Read More

When you think of Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress you probably think of the largest mobile showcase event of the year. Mobile devices such as phones, tablets, computers and the like are what will undoubtedly fill the halls at the Fira de Barcelona. The mobile industry’s leading event, which has been around for over twenty years since its debut in 1987, will likely be the place where the bigwigs of the mobile and tech industry show off their… Read More

The newest version of Ford's most powerful Mustang, the Shelby GT500, is yet to turn a wheel in anger, but that didn't stop Ford from unveiling a convertible version at the Chicago Auto Show. Like the GT500 coupe, the convertible is a Mustang on steroids. The centerpiece is a 5.8 liter supercharged V8, producing 650 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. That’s 100 more horsepower and 100 more lb-ft than the old version, which only had… Read More

It’s shaping up to be a very busy year for Ford. Despite showing up late to the party with an all-electric car, the American automaker is on an electrical march, releasing a whole fleet of new and electrified cars for 2012. The C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid will blend the cleanliness of electricity and the convenience of gas. The Fusion Hybrid will get 47 MPG. The Focus Electric will forgo gasoline entirely as the company's first… Read More

  A pair of students at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show managed to wow the crowd with their very own quarter-scale model of a Lincoln Continental concept hailing from the not-too-distant-future of 2025. Colin Bonathan and Jeeho Cha, who both represent Lawrence Technological University, were on hand at the Detroit Auto Show, managing to impress crowds with their futuristic concept and making a name for themselves in the process. The duo came up… Read More

While there are undoubtedly many benefits to working for internet search company, and overall world powerhouse, Google — it looks like we can now add access to cars that aren’t even available yet to that list. Which is exactly what happened when the lucky folks over at Google were recently treated to an all new 2012 Ford Focus Electric. Right now Ford is taking pre-orders on its exciting new zero emissions, gas-free, all-electric car, and… Read More

There is no denying that automobiles and cutting-edge technology have formed a successful partnership that even most Hollywood couples would envy. While some may take umbrage with the host of concept cars shown off by automakers and designers that never make it to production, apart from teasing us with stunning feats of engineering we will most likely never get to drive, these showpieces often serve the larger purpose of allowing car companies… Read More

A year after MyFord Touch launched last fall, Ford has announced that it is rolling out a major upgrade to the in-vehicle information system. MyFord Touch is a touchscreen system that debuted on the Ford Edge, and quickly appeared as a standard feature on other higher-end models (like the Explorer and Focus) as well as select Lincoln models under the name MyLincoln Touch. Built on the Microsoft Sync technology Ford has been offering for four… Read More

Announced yesterday, Ford is rolling out a software update to Ford's SYNC software that will allow text messages to be read aloud while driving the vehicle. While the system requires a compatible smartphone, users will likely hear the messages through the speakers in the car. The smartphone communicates with the software through a Bluetooth connection. This upgrade to version 3.2.2 of the software will be able to be applied to all SYNC… Read More