Ford's innovative four-wheel drive system on the new Focus RS will showcase technical skills across the range
No loud paintwork and no large spoiler - the new Focus RS is more grown-up than its predecessor
The new Focus RS is available with a six-speed manual transmission only
Ford's vice president of global product development confirms that customer demand is for manual gearboxes
The Focus RS receives all-wheel drive for the first time
Ford RS engineering manager confirms new four-wheel-drive system will be rolled out to more cars
The new Focus RS is one of twelve new models to be launched under the Ford Performance banner
Ford of Europe boss says the Blue Oval will concentrate on its road car business before looking at a return to top-level racing
The new Focus RS is being launched under the Ford Performance banner
By giving the new Focus RS a ground-breaking four-wheel drive system, Ford has dared to break a successful formula
Ford Thunderbird 0-100mph time was 9.3sec
This year, we're eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new Ford Mustang. But 54 years ago the Ford Thunderbird was making headlines
Volvo will launch full-electric cars when the market is ready
Volvo has electric cars waiting in the wings, but will concentrate on plug-in hybrids until the market's ready
The Talbot Horizon cost just £4950 in its day
Billed as the ideal antidote to rising fuel costs, the Talbot Horizon came with a 1.4-litre engine and electronic gadgets galore, but was it any good?
New technology has to be in tune with customers' perceptions
After the launch of its F015 concept, Mercedes says the key to complex new tech is to make it relevant and palatable to customers
The Volvo S60 Cross Country goes on sale later this year
As Volvo gets ready to launch the S60 Cross Country, it says it wants to exploit its sub-brand more aggressively in future
The CLA Shooting Brake offers up to 1354 litres of load space
Mercedes' range of lifestyle estates, which is soon to be joined by the new CLA Shooting Brake, is drawing in younger buyers for the brand
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