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Ford’s Performance Mountune Kit Gets More Out of Focus ST

2015 Ford Focus ST with Ford Performance Mountune Kit Rear and Side View 2015 Ford Focus ST has been made better thanks to the addition of Ford Performance Mountune Kit. It adds more horses and torque to the already potent 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood of the sporty Focus ST. The Mountune kit will definitely satisfy car’s customers, because it will get more performance out of their vehicle.

What is even better is that the after the tuning, car is entirely street-legal in all 50 states. Called MP275, this amazing performance upgrade is capable of giving Focus ST nearly 300 lb.-ft. (407 Nm) of torque with 93-octane fuel.

A Bonus of 23 HP and 35 Nm

2015 Ford Focus ST with Ford Performance Mountune Kit Side View

Precisely, the unchanged drivetrain generates 252 horsepower and 372 Nm of torque. After the installation of the performance kit, the car is capable of showing no less than 275 horsepower (202 kW) and 407 Nm (296 lb-ft) of optimum torque.

How this improvement has been achieved? At the heart of the matters is the performance ECU calibrated to deliver a more aggressive engine mapping program. This also includes quicker throttle response.

MP275 Will Give You More

Performance Mountune Kit

MP275 upgrade kit includes mountune induction kit, mountune high-flow intercooler and mountune mTune handset. As an available option there is also a mountune air filter end cap, which can be added to the high-flow air filter in order to control the sound and provide air filter protection in difficult weather conditions.

This is a nice performance tuning to think about, isn’t it?

Source: Ford

August 18, 2015

Ford Brand Comes with Honorable Idea for Saving the Environment

Ford brand offers customers access to the patents of electricity-driven vehicles. Doing so, the team hopes, that this will accelerate the research and development of environmentally friendly vehicles. As you might know, back in 2014 Ford filed about 400 patents, which is more than 20 per cent of the patents, that the company ever filed.

In fact, Ford Motor Company is leader in the development of hybrid and electricity-driven vehicles, that include the models Focus Electric, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi plug-in and many, many more. And to be precise, Ford brand has about 650 electrified vehicle patents and about a thousand pending patent applications on vehicle technologies.

In order to access Ford’s patents, interested companies can contact brand’s technology commercialization and licensing office or the people at AuthoHarvest. In fact, AutoHarvest allows its members to showcase different capabilities and gadgets, then connect with inventors to discuss and develop business and development plans.

Furthermore, Ford is interested in develop even more ideas, that are innovative and environmentally friendly. The brand has hired 200 vehicle engineers, that will start their work for the brand in the new and fresh Ford facility – the Ford Engineering Laboratories. Did you know, that this was the home of Henry Ford’s first labs in Dearborn?

We continue to hear more and more so good news from different automobile brands, that makes us only happy. The idea for showing patents is really a honorable one, and shows, that Ford managers do not think only for developing high-quality vehicles, but they thing for even bigger goals: saving our home, the planet Earth.

Source: Ford

May 29, 2015

Loder1899 Unveils Stylish Pack for Ford Focus

Loder1899 is not a company we are used to hearing about every day. The tuner is mainly famous for its additional stylish packages for the Focus models by Ford. The news for today is nothing different with the exception that this is the latest project of the customization specialists. The chic and charismatic package for the new Ford Focus has several advantages that must be mentioned.

Working on one of the best-selling cars in the world, Loder1899 has optimized its design and quality. This happens with a special new body styling kit, which comprises of various features that further aid the visual appearance of the car.

To go into details, the kit includes some sporty tweaks, like the new front apron that gives the car more athletic posture. The same is the function of the attention-grabbing side skirts that also serve in terms of widening the width of the car.

At last, have you noticed the huge rear diffuser? It not only gives the vehicle sporting credentials but also hints to a lot of good production of sound.

The tuning company gives the chance to any customer and driver of a Focus, to emboss the front spoiler with a front grill according to their taste.

Source: Loder1899

April 28, 2015

2015 Ford Focus Predicts a Spin Before It Even Begins [VIDEO]

Do you know what is better than a car that helps prevent spinouts once they occur? The answer is in the 2015 Ford Focus, because it can predict a spin before it even begins. The vehicle is getting enhanced by transitional stability technology designed to predict potential vehicle spinouts. This system intervenes earlier than previous once in order to help the driver in case he or she loses control of the car. The new technology uses real-time sensor data to trigger spinout-mitigating braking inputs from vehicle’s electronic stability control. In addition, it combines real-time data from sensors to anticipate a potential spin by 100 to 200 milliseconds.

The stability control technology is active all of the time and determines when a car meets the conditions that may lead to a spin. Then it intervenes early to help prevent the driver from losing control.

This feature is also dubbed enhanced transitional stability technology. It also delivers better handling in highly dynamic driving maneuvers. Important vehicle data like speed, steering wheel position, turn rate of the steering wheel and other input is considered to determine when a skid is imminent.

If there is any risk, braking is applied to individual wheels. This will help the driver keep control over the car and continue on the intended path.

2015 Focus will get at no cost the new transitional stability technology. This innovative system came about when engineers applied an algorithm that was in use with Ford’s Roll Stability Control to the new transitional stability technology. As a result they invented the stability control system that predicts potential spins before they happen.

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Source: Ford

February 10, 2015

Ford Escort Revealed Ahead of Market Launch … in China

Guangzhou Auto Show will happen later this month, where the visitors will witness the birth of the new Ford Escort. The car will be launched officially market on 20^th of January next year and will be strictly distributed in China. The image released by the company didn’t show many surprises in terms of exterior changes. Unfortunately, it looks almost like the previous generation, featuring the familiar front grille and typical Ford headlights.

The latter we have seen in the Focus.Inside, the disappointment continues with a dash that looks completely outdated. There is no screen or specific technology to grab our attention. Instead, we find the standard six airbags and a Connect Radio system and a small display on the center console.In terms of power, the Escort is driven by the 4-cylinder, 1.5-liter Ti-VCT petrol engine.

The unit produces 115 horsepower (85 kW) and 142 Nm (105 kW) of maximum torque, and is coupled with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.The wheel base of the car is measured at 2687mm, while the overall size at 4587/1825/1490mm, for the length, width and height, respectively.

The new Ford Escort arrives in China with the sole purpose to replace the current Focus Classic, on which it is also based. The platform underpinning the Escort is called C1 MCA.Ford Escort will be manufactured locally by the Changan-Ford joint venture. The starting price will be around 90,000 yuan which equals $14,715 USD.

November 11, 2014

2015 Ford Focus ST – UK Price

Ford UK has announced the pricing of the 2015 Focus ST. It starts from just £22,195 for the hatchback version and the estate is priced at £23,295.

Some of the new features include revised front and rear bumpers, a new front hood and updated headlights featuring HID headlamps standard with ST2 and ST3 trim levels. Other highlights include restyled fog lights and a set of new 18” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile performance tires.

There is also a new color: Magnetic Metallic replacing the famous Ingot Silver. Two over-the-top stripe choices now available – Satin Black and High Gloss Red, stripes come with matching mirror skull caps.

The interior boasts a new instrument panel, a new media bin with USB smart charging port, which charges two times faster than previous USB port. Also updated are front door storage places and cupholders. The steering wheel is more ergonomic and provides extra leg clearance thanks to its flattened bottom. The Recaro sport seats are impressive as the driver’s one features 8-way adjusting.

The engine is a 2.0 liter EcoBoost four-cylinder – 250HP (183 kW) and 360Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 247 km/h (154 mph). The fuel consumption is impressive – 6.8 liters / 100 km in combined cycle (41.5 mpg UK or 34.5 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 158 g/km. The result is thanks to a new engine start/stop system. The other new engine is a 2.0 liter TDCi with 185HP (136 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 217 km/h (135 mph). It will average 4.4 liters / 100 km (64.2 mpg UK or 53.4 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 114 g/km. The estate model is slightly heavier, so it accelerates to 100 km/h with 0.2 seconds slower. Still, it can hit the same top speed as the hatchback.

Source: Ford

October 31, 2014

Ford Announces Pricing For Latest Focus Range [VIDEO]

The latest Ford Focus is going on sale in UK dealerships from November. The car will be packed with wide rage of standard and optional technology features such as featured automated parallel parking, Active City Stop low-speed collision avoidance, Traffic Sign Recognition to monitor and record road signs and Blind Spot Information System. What is more, the new Focus is the first Ford to offer Perpendicular Parking.

This is an additional hands-free parking technology, which assists drivers reverse into spaces alongside other vehicles. In addition, the Active Park Assist utilizes ultrasonic sensors to find parking spaces and steer the vehicle while the driver controls the accelerator and brake. The designers have added new sensors to the rear that enable the Perpendicular Parking to operate in the same way.

The sensors also enable technologies such as Cross Traffic Alert and Park-Out Assist. The first one warns drivers reversing out of a parking space of vehicles that may be about to pass behind them. On the other hand, the second one assists drivers as they exit a parallel parking space.

Ford’s second generation connectivity interface, SYNC2 is also featured in the car. It comprises of a high-resolution, eight-inch colour touch screen and voice control. SYNC 2’s navigation system also offers a split-screen display.

MyKey aid for novice drivers is also a new feature in the Focus, which lets owners programme a key which restricts the top speed, reduces the maximum volume of the audio system, and can disable it altogether if the driver and passengers are not using safety belts.

The powertrain options in the new Ford Focus feature the 120 hp (88 kW) 1.5-litre diesel engine and the new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine. The latter produces 182 hp (134 kW) and 270 Nm (200 lb-ft) of torque.

2014 Ford Focus has a starting price of £13,995, The Focus range consists of six-series line-up, including Studio (£13,995), Style (£16,795), Zetec (£18,295), Zetec S (£20,045), Titanium (£19,795) and Titanium X (£21,795).

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Source: Ford

September 2, 2014

2016 Ford Focus RS at the Nurburgring [video]

2016 Ford Focus RS has been spied during hardcore tests around the world’s most tough race track – Nurburgring. The ultra-hot hatchback is going to come with the typical FWD (front-wheel drive), extremely powerful EcoBoost engine and a lot of improvements.

The range-topping RS model will be powered by a 2.3 liter EcoBoost engine from a Ford Mustang – 330HP (243 kW) and around 450Nm (333 lb-ft) of torque. This is 30HP more power than its predecessor, which is powered by a 2.5 liter turbocharged engine. 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (169 mph). The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.

A mechanical LSD (limited slip differential) will take care for the traction. There is also a new RevoKnuckle suspension ensuring perfect handling and minimizing the extreme torque steer. This is a typical problem of the powerful FWD cars, because the front wheels must do two function – steering and power transmission.

The 2016 Ford Focus RS will be priced from around €34,000 ($46,000) and will be available in Europe as well as in North America. The ultra-hot hatchback will face some serious competition in the face of the all-new Civic Type R, which will claim the King of the Ring title from the extreme Renault Megane RS 275.

Stay tuned and enjoy!

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July 28, 2014

2015 Ford Focus ST – Officially Unveiled

Ford has officially unveiled the 2015 Focus ST, which is expected to make its official public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The facelifted model comes with a lot of updates including modified exterior, retuned suspension, new engines and a modest makeover for the cabin.

The exterior of 2015 Focus ST boasts new front and rear bumpers, a new front hood and updated headlights featuring HID headlamps standard with ST2 and ST3 trim levels . The car also comes with restyled fog lights and a set of new 18” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. There is also a new exterior color: Magnetic Metallic, which replaces Ingot Silver. Two over-the-top stripe choices now available – Satin Black and High Gloss Red, stripes come with matching mirror skull caps.

The interior features redesigned instrument panel center stack with improved climate controls and new finishes. There is also a new media bin with USB smart charging port, which charges two times faster than previous USB port. Also updated are front door storage places and cupholders. The new flat-bottom steering wheel will provide extra leg clearance for the driver. The options list include: Recaro sport seats, heated steering wheel and eight-way power driver’s seat.

The engine range will include a revised 2.0 liter EcoBoost four-cylinder – 250HP (183 kW) and 360Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 247 km/h (154 mph). The fuel consumption is impressive – 6.8 liters / 100 km in combined cycle (41.5 mpg UK or 34.5 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 158 g/km. The result is thanks to a new engine start/stop system. The other new engine is a 2.0 liter TDCi with 185HP (136 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 217 km/h (135 mph). It will average 4.4 liters / 100 km (64.2 mpg UK or 53.4 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 114 g/km.

Source: Ford

June 27, 2014

Ford Focus ST With Global Reveal At Goodwood [VIDEO]

An absolutely new Ford Focus ST will make an official global premiere this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Ford is currently teasing the car with an image showing the part of its front and more importantly – a video, where you can see the car on the track. Despite these two visual teasers the company has left the mystery around car’s exterior appearance intact. There is also nothing said about Focus ST’s engine or any specifications, except for that it benefits from technology and quality improvements revealed earlier this year, so we will just have to wait till 27th of June.

At Goodwood, Ford’s new performance model headlines the First Glance category. In it, professional drivers showcase the car’s abilities on the world-famous hill climb. The model was initially launched in 2002. Since then it has sold more than 140,000 units in more than 40 countries.

Furthermore, at the event will happen something spectacular. On its first run each day, Focus ST will compete in real time against its twin featured in the Gran Turismo6 game for PlayStation3. A designated gamer at the Ford stand will match skills against Ben Collins and all that action will be displayed on big screens throughout the festival.

Another Goodwood debut will make the 2015 Ford Mustang, where it will be shown for the first time in the United Kingdom. A 5.0-liter V8 fastback will take part in the Supercar Classl. At the wheel will be Ford Team RS vehicle dynamics specialist David Put. The Mustang will be shown in both fastback and convertible forms.

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June 24, 2014

2015 Ford Focus And Focus Electric To Debut In New York

2015 Ford Focus is going to make its debut at next week’s New York International Auto Show. Two variations will debut at the show, namely – the Focus four-door sedan and the Focus Electric. In addition, Ford promises to showcase a new version of the performance Focus ST later this year. The new Focus has been redesigned and offers bolder exterior design, refined interior, host of new technologies and additional powertrain options.

In addition, the 2015 Focus also adds an SE Sport Package that includes paddle shifters for the automatic transmission versions, revised touring suspension, 17-inch black gloss aluminum wheels coupled with P215/50 HR-17 tires. The MyKey feature will be standard on all trim levels, while the heated steering wheel will be an option.

The new addition to the powertrain range is the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine matched with a six-speed manual transmission. It is the smallest engine in Ford’s EcoBoost family and comes as a standard in Focus with an Auto Start-Stop feature.

Furthermore, the new Focus has been additionally insulated in order to offer quieter ride. It is equipped with thicker carpets and side window glass and improved engine-bay insulation.

The exterior of the car has been redesigned and now features restyled hood and grille, signature LED lighting for headlamps and taillamps, new rear lamp clusters and a restyled trunk lid. The new version will be offered in four- and five-door variants.

The interior of the model sports clean and contemporary. Inside, satin chrome detailing, new seat trims and switches, center console with adjustable cup holders are present. The technologies featured include rear view camera, available Blind Spot Information System and a lane-keeping system.

2015 Focus also benefits from suspension and chassis upgrades. These include new shock absorber valve design, change to the rear suspension and electric power-assisted steering.

Source: Ford

April 10, 2014

2014 Ford Focus Facelift – Updated Engine Range

Ford has released full details about the 2014 Focus Facelift, which comes with updated exterior, interior and engine range. The hatchback will make its public debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, next week. It is expected to hit the market in the second half of this year, but pricing is not announced, yet.

The exterior boasts new bumpers and headlights as well as new rear lights. There are also four completely new body panels and the Aston Martin-like front grille. 2014 Focus is available in additional new exterior colours – Deep Impact Blue and Glace Blue. It also boasts lower and wider stance as well as some new chrome details.

“The vision was to add more emotion to the design of Focus,” commented Martin Smith, executive design director, Ford of Europe.

“The new Focus is more toned, and more athletic, with more refined surface language; and clearly offers a promise of the drive experience to come.”, he added.

The interior also comes with some upgrades like more intuitive layout, new steering wheel and central stack with fewer controls and switches. The new black satin trim and chrome detailing contribute to a cleaner, more modern look, and more logical and intuitive functions.

The engine range includes a new 1.5 liter EcoBoost – 150HP (110 kW) and 180HP (132 kW) variants. There is also a new 1.5 liter TDCi with 95HP (70 kW) or 120HP (88 kW). Other engines in the range are the familiar 1.0 liter EcoBoost – 100HP (74 kW) and 125HP (92 kW) variants and a 1.6 liter TI-VCT with 85HP (63 kW), 105HP (77 kW) and 125HP (92 kW) versions. The 2.0 liter TDCi with 150HP (116 kW) is also available as well as an electric model with 145HP (107 kW).

The gearbox variants are 5- and 6-speed manuals, a 6-speed automatic and a 6-speed speed PowerShift automatic (depending on engine choice). The US-spec model will be offered for the first time with 1.0 liter EcoBoost linked exclusively to a 6-speed manual.

Other changes include upgraded front dampers with two additional steps in damper valving as well as stiffer front and rear bushes providing improved stability and traction. Last, but not least is the updated the electric power steering and modified ESC system.

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* New Ford Focus provisional powertrain line-up in the UK:

CAPACITY	POWER	TRANSMISSION
1.0L EcoBoost petrol	100 PS	five-speed manual
1.0L EcoBoost petrol	125 PS	six-speed manual
1.0L EcoBoost petrol	125 PS	six-speed automatic (2015)
1.5L EcoBoost petrol	150 PS	six-speed manual
1.5L EcoBoost petrol	150 PS	six-speed automatic (2015)
1.5L EcoBoost petrol	180 PS	six-speed manual
1.5L EcoBoost petrol	180 PS	six-speed automatic (2015)
1.6L TI-VCT petrol	85 PS	five-speed manual
1.6L TI-VCT petrol	105 PS	five-speed manual
1.6L TI-VCT petrol	125 PS	six-speed PowerShift automatic
1.5L ECOnetic diesel	105 PS	six-speed manual
1.5L TDCi diesel	120 PS	six-speed PowerShift automatic (2015)
1.6L TDCi diesel	95 PS	six-speed manual
1.6L TDCi diesel	115 PS	six-speed manual
2.0L TDCi diesel	150 PS	six-speed manual
2.0L TDCi diesel	150 PS	six-speed PowerShift automatic
Electric	145 PS	single-speed automatic

Source: Ford

February 24, 2014

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A Bonus of 23 HP and 35 Nm

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