Reasearch for Direct Line Motor Insurance reveals thieves typically secure at most five per cent of the value of a stolen car, despite the huge distress this crime causes for the vehicle owner, though it is often just 1.25 per cent. Interviews with car thieves reveal £2,000 is a typical value for a popular performance car such as an Audi S3, or a similar Mercedes and BMW model, that is valued at … [Read more...]
New Ford Focus RS to push out 350PS
Ford says the all-new Focus RS high-performance hatchback will deliver a maximum power output of 350 PS. The Ford Performance-developed model features a unique version of the new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine that debuted with the all-new Ford Mustang. Ford will demonstrate the performance of the all-new Focus RS to the public for the first time at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, this … [Read more...]
Ford Focus RS goes all-wheel-drive
Ford has adopted a sophisticated 4WD system for its eagerly anticipated new Focus RS. Third-generation Focus RS will be available in major markets around the world for the first time. It follows the reveal last month of the new Ford GT supercar as part of a new era of Ford performance that will deliver 12 new vehicles by 2020. Developed by the Ford Performance team, RS features … [Read more...]