Ford Focus News

Goodyear has taken its high-performance tyre technology to the next level with the introduction of the Eagle F1 Supersport tyre range, which will take on the likes of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and Pirelli P Zero Cup 2 in the Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) tyre market.

Ford has confirmed that a manual transmission is not on the table for Australian Focus models, aside from the hot ST and possible future RS.In a disappointing move for enthusiast drivers, the new Focus will continue to be sold with an eight-speed automatic transmission as the only choice available to local buyers. The Focus has traditionally been the enthusiast’s pick in the segment because of its sporty driving dynamics. Local Ford spokesperson Damion Smy confirmed to CarsGuide that the company intends to offer only the ST as a manual locally. “For Australia, we offer the eight-speed automatic exclusively on the core Focus range – there are no plans for a manual in the main range,” Mr Smy said.“In early 2020, we will introduce both manual and automatic on the Focus ST, which will be the first time the ST has been offered in auto.” The newest variant to Australia, the Focus wagon, will also remain in mid-level ST-Line spec with its sports styling, sports seats and 17-inch alloy wheels. “The wagon will remain ST-Line in Australia, too,” Mr Smy added.Australian Ford Focus sales in March were up 38.9 per cent on March 2018 thanks to a new model. While the model is still new, it’s a promising start to this generation’s life in Australia considering the small car market is down 18.1 per cent over this time last year.  

Ford has revealed its fourth generation Focus ST, scheduled to go on sale in Australia in early 2020.

A new compact Ford ute could make its way to Australia to sit below for the Ranger in the Blue Oval's product line-up, with local executives to study the business case of the just-announced ute.

An airbag mishap during crash tests triggered a safety recall by Hyundai for its new Santa Fe SUV, but still scored a five star ANCAP safety rating.

Ford's just-unveiled Focus Active is getting a more practical sibling, with the Active Wagon today unveiled in Europe.

The first ever Ford Focus Active will arrive in showrooms in 2019, giving the blue oval brand a competitor to the Subaru XV in the form of a compact higher-riding hatchback.

The all-new fourth-generation focus will start from $25,990 and feature a higher standard spec than the model it replaces.

The Ford of tomorrow will be barely recognisable from today, with the company announcing plans to overhaul the bulk of its lineup, adding nine new nameplates by 2023.

Ford Australia has announced pricing and specification ahead of the car's arrival in Australia in November.