Scrap Car Network data indicates that Brits disposed of a third more cars in 2020, with the humble Ford Focus leading the way with over 2535 of the model being scrapped. It says a record 37,000 cars were scrapped last year. Models of Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Peugeot all featured in top ten cars that drivers thought should hit the scrap heap. The … [Read more...]
Cardiff buyers Focus in pandemic
Ford Focus was Cardiff’s most sold used car during the pandemic, revealed by Motorway.co.uk, the UK’s fastest-growing online marketplace for used cars. Motorway analysed all the cars sold on its platform during the pandemic, between March 2020 and February 2021, and found that more people in Cardiff have sold a Ford Focus on the platform than any other car … [Read more...]
Diesel electric hybrid Ford Focus unveiled
An advanced diesel electric hybrid Ford Focus will make its public debut today at the Cenex LCV show. The one-off model built in a collaboration by Ford, Control Power Technologies and the ADEPT consortium including Ricardo, Faurecia, Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium and Nottingham University uses a 1.5 litre diesel engine and 48V electric motor it’s … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Focus Zetec S Red Edition
For 2016 Ford is introducing a number of colour editions of their most popular models, the Ka, Fiesta, B-Max and Focus. In the case of the Focus, a model range which found 83,816 UK customers last year, there are now Zetec S Red and Black editions. The new Focus Zetec S Red Edition features a Race Red exterior and contrasting Panther Black roof, black … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: New Ford Focus
The new-look Ford Focus raises the bar for its rivals to clear with its latest engines, refined chassis and improved sophistication and equipment. There are the new 1.5 EcoBoost petrol engines along with a new 1.5 diesel unit and some of the existing engines have been re-worked to deliver more power and economy as well. Sophistication comes with the … [Read more...]
