The 2012 New Ford Focus Reviewed
In the current economic climate, consumers are keen to save money when it comes time to purchase a new vehicle. In addition, they demand a car that also provides great gas mileage. Ford Focus stands out in the affordable small cars segment due to its low price and great mileage. For 2012, Ford Motor Company decided to make a good thing even better and decided to revamp the car inside and out. As a result, the 2012 Focus is edgier, sportier and better looking. Over 55% of the vehicle’s body is constructed out of steel; that’s more than any other Ford on the market. There are four trim levels available; S, SE, SEL and Titanium.
The Ford Focus’ engine won’t win any drag races by any means but it’s more than enough for riding to work and running errands. The engine is a four cylinder 2.4 Liter with 155 hp and 145 lb feet of torque. Ford has plans for a newer Focus with an efficient Ecoboost engine. Two transmissions are available; a manual transmission and a dual clutch gearbox. Gas mileage stands at around 40 mpg, which is pretty good. The Focus is the ideal every day car for anyone who wants a practical and efficient car without spending a fortune. Read the rest of this entry »
Fiat 500 – A Blast From the Past
Fashion, the experts say, is circular; a self-fulfilling prophecy that continues to imitate and reinvent itself even as it evolves. Whilst there are certain styles that remain constant in the buying public’s opinion (denim for example), there are occasional trends that show up once only to disappear for what seems like an eternity (day-glow moonboots). The same can be said about cars. Essentially the same designs have been in place for 30 or so years, developing and improving as time goes on. The Ford Fiesta, for example has always maintained that boxy/sporty look that has proved to be very popular over the years. However, a blast from the past has recently turned up and has inadvertently revolutionized the entire supermini industry. The car in question is the Fiat 500.
The Fiat 500 was an Italian icon back in the 50′s when it first made an appearance. It represented great value and nippy, city-style performance (fairly typical of any Italian automobile). With time and changing tastes, sales of the Fiat 500 naturally slumped and the car was subsequently laid to rest in the 1970s. The world had lost its taste for cheap, little runabouts and so the 500 died. Read the rest of this entry »