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Ford Focus on aerodynamics - Active Grille Shutter

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Description: Ford's all-new Focus has an ultra-slippery body shape that increases stability at speed and minimises fuel consumption. It's been honed to perfection in a huge wind-tunnel in Germany and features active technology that smoothes the airflow over the front of the car to cut drag. The Active Grille Shutter is just one of a multitude of drag-reducing features found on the all-new Focus. Other features include a completely sealed front end, optimised front wheel deflectors, a lower front deflector, engine undershield, streamlined door mirrors and care-ully crafted A-pillars which reduce both drag and wind noise. Social: www.facebook.com twitter.com twitter.com For more Technology information of Ford, please visit: technology.fordmedia.eu

2012 Ford Focus Gains Torque Vectoring Control for Improved Handling

The 2012 Focus will be available with a new vehicle stability control system, which uses torque vectoring to improve the car’s handling. According to Ford, the system was inspired from downhill skiing and snowboarding techniques. “The new Focus is the first North American Ford vehicle to offer torque vectoring control”, said Rick Bolt, program manager for the Ford Focus. “This is a technology

2012 Ford C-MAX: Euro-Sourced Minivan Detailed Ahead of Detroit Show Debut

Ford is returning to the U.S. minivan market with the all-new Focus based and European developed, C-MAX, which will get its debut at the increasingly interesting North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January. Even though Ford chose to use the C-MAX moniker for the N.A. model, the new compact family vehicle is in fact the alter-ego of the European market Grand C-MAX. The main

Ford Begins European Production of New 2011 Focus in Germany

Ford announced today that volume production of its all-new Focus range for the European market has begun at the firm's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in South-West Germany. The factory, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, will be the single-source for production of the 2011 Focus in Western Europe, building all three body styles, including four-door, five-door and station wagon, with

LA Show 2010: Ford Displays Tuned 2012 Focus Hatchbacks

Three personalized Focus models will also be on display at Ford's 2010 Los Auto Show stand, giving visitors an idea of how they could improve their stock rides. The cars received a makeover consisting mostly of visual enhancements from Ford Vehicle Personalization, FSWerks and 3dCarbon.Developed by Ford Vehicle Personalization, the first Focus showcases what can be done with Ford Custom

LA Show 2010: Ford Focus Race Car Concept

Making its world premiere in LA today is the Focus Race Car Concept that will form the base for the Blue Oval's next global touring race car. Powered by a 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the new racing model will get its first shot on the tarmac at the 2011 British Touring Car Championship.For the creation of the Focus racer, Ford collaborated with various race teams from