Ford Focus

Compensation Package of Ford CEO Hits $29.5 Million

om — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:12:26 +0000

Alan Mulally, Ford CEO, recently received an award of 11% compensation hike with his total annual compensation reaching $29.5 million. The compensation for Mulally comprises of a salary of $2 million, $5.46 million (cash bonus) and $22 million (stock awards).

Mulally became a part of the Ford team in 2006 and ever since he has been increasing the profitability of the company. Among his biggest contributions are the introduction of small fuel-efficient cars and cost-cutting.

The company had received an operating profit of $8.8 billion last year, which is a raise of $464 million from 2010. They also reported a net income of $7.8 billion, a raise of $1.2 billion from the year before and it was the highest net income that the company had seen in around 10 years.

In addition to raising the net income, this competent CEO also led the company in the decrease of its auto debt by $13.1 billion in the year 2011 and $14.5 billion in the year 2010. The company has also reported an auto operating cash flow of $5.6 billion.

Inspite of abiding to contribute positively to the growth of the company Mulally has been receiving criticism for his high compensation package.

2013 Ford Focus

om — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:30:55 +0000

New 2013 Ford Focus ST was unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show in 2011 and for 2012 Focus ST wagon body style model is offered in European market with five door options. It will be available in 3 different trim levels: ST3, ST2, and ST1.

2013 Focus is expected to come with inventive technology and design and it will be amazingly fuel efficient and more powerful with excellent handling as well.

The Global Performance Vehicles director Jost Capito said the new 2013 Focus ST model is one of the thrilling models from Ford Company since this is the first high performance model developed based on new technology and design.

This model will definitely not disappoint you because it is especially built for enthusiasts. For the international market, new Focus ST will come equipped with Ford’s EcoBoost 2.0-ltr engine that generates outstanding efficiency and performance.

This new EcoBoost engine is estimated to reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, which would be more than 20% when compared to its previous European replicas. The engine is mated to a revised six-speed manual gearbox, which produces max punch from every gear shift.

2010 Ford Focus Wagon Review

om — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:55:38 +0000

2010 Ford Focus Wagon is a smart choice for those looking for a compact car. It is offered in S, SE, and SEL trim levels.

The cabin of 2010 Focus has a high-tech feel and you are likely to be pleased with its smooth ride quality.

New for 2010

In addition to the option revisions, all Focus wagons receive standard antilock brakes, keyless entry, stability control, and Sync system to provide traffic info, direction when paired with compatible cell phones.

Engine Specs and Performance

2010 Focus models are equipped with a 2.0-L inline 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 140 hp and torsion of about 136 lb-ft. A cleaner version of this engine earns PZEV tailpipe-emissions certification and it delivers 132 hp and 133 lb-ft of torque.

The standard transmission on Focus models is a 5-speed manual, while 4-speed auto is available as an option. In performance testing, Focus wagon went from 0 to 60 mph in a time span of 9.7 seconds.

Gas Mileage

The EPA estimated fuel economy of 2010 Ford Focus Wagon is rated at 24 mpg in city, 35 mpg on highways, and 28 mpg combined for the manual. Opting for the automatic transmission reduces the highway estimate to 33 mpg.

Pictures of Ford Focus

om — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:17:59 +0000

The current Ford Focus is in regular body style and is produced in SES, SEL, SE, and S trim levels.

The base S trim of this vehicle is featured with a powerful air conditioning system, a tilt steering wheel, 15 inch wheels, power locks, satellite radio, and Bluetooth connectivity.

The other trims also get the same features along with some more additional features.

Let’s take a look at some of the latest pictures of Ford Focus.

Ford Focus Pictures Collection

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2010 Ford Focus Pics

om — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:10:22 +0000

2010 Ford Focus Pics Gallery

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2004 Ford Focus for Sale

om — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:21:49 +0000

The front-wheel drive 2004 Ford Focus comes as four-door ZX5 or two-door ZX3 hatchback, four-door sedan, and four-door wagon.

The sedan is available as LX, SE trims, while wagon adds SVT trim. The only notable change to the 2004 Focus is slightly revised suspension to offer better handling.

Special Features

Ford claims that Focus comes with distinctive styling and roomy interior. It is capable of accommodating five passengers in comfort.

The notable special features of 2004 Focus include CD/MP3 player, silver-colored instrument cluster, and antilock brakes.

Engine Specs

The base LX trim is powered by 110HP 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine, while ZT5 gets 145HP 4-cylinder engine. The SE, ZX5, and ZX3 are equipped with a 2.0-L same 4-cylinder engine good for delivering 130 hp and this engine goes into the SVT Focus to deliver 170 hp.

All engines of Focus team with a 5-speed manual except SVT Focus, which makes use of 6-speed manual transmission.

Gas Mileage

The estimated fuel economy of Focus hatchback is 22 mpg in city premises and 30 mpg on the highway roads. EPA economy rating of 2004 Ford Focus sedan is 24/32, while wagon SVT rates 18/26 mpg.

Check out these links to purchase used 2004 Focus models –

• Automotive • Lotpro
• http://www.motors.co.uk/used/cars/ford/focus/year/2004 ” rel=’nofollow’>Motors.Co.UK

Review of Ford Focus SEL

om — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:47:25 +0000

Ford Focus SEL for the year 2011 is small, fun, and economical car. It is one of the smartest choices in the compact car segments.

The vehicle is available as a 4-door sedan for the year 2011. It gets pretty few updates for 2011.

Engine Specs

Apart from SEL, the vehicle is offered in S, SE, and Luxury trims. It is featured with a 2.0-L inline 4-cylinder engine that can generate an output power of 140 hp.

Engine in the vehicle is mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. For the year 2011, the vehicle is offered with standard 4-speed auto transmission.

Salient Features

The new features available in the vehicle are:

• SYNC system for synchronizing mobile electronic devices like cell phones and mp3 players

• Safety features including 4 air bags, headrests for rear occupants, anti-lock brakes, remote keyless entry, and electronic stability control.

2011 Focus SEL is a carryover from the 2010 model. The coupe version in the line-up is no longer available.

Fuel Efficiency

2011 Ford Focus SEL can achieve a mileage of 25 miles per gallon in the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highways.

Pricing

The market price of the vehicle is around $13,166 and the invoice price is around $18,315.

Ford Focus 2011 Pictures

om — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:10:59 +0000

Ford Focus is normally produced in sedan body style.

The current Ford Focus is in regular body style and is produced in SES, SEL, SE, and S trim levels.

The base S trim of this vehicle is featured with a powerful air conditioning system, a tilt steering wheel, 15 inch wheels, power locks, satellite radio, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Let’s take a look at some of the latest Ford Focus 2011 pictures.

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Ford Focus EV Review

om — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:59:15 +0000

Ford Focus EV is one of the ‘fun to drive’ cars. Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) will go on sale by the end of 2011. The next generation Focus EV comes in a unique design, and the battery-powered version of Focus will be built in Michigan and Wayne.

What’s new in EV?

Focus EV uses 23 kW lithium ion batteries from LG Chem, which can be charged in 3 to 4 hours using a 240 volt charger.

It features a liquid-cooled battery management system that can cover up to 80 to 100 miles on an average.

Engine Specs

2012 Ford Focus EV will be using 100 kW electric traction motor to drive the front wheels. The whole package gives the total output of 123 hp and 181 lb-ft of power and torque respectively.

The top speed of new Focus EV will be 84 miles per hour and it can cover up to 70 miles in a single charge.

Pricing

Ford’s first compact EV will be introduced in the market in 2011. However, Ford has not yet announced the pricing detail of new Focus EV, but the price range of this model is obviously expected to be higher than all Ford Focus trucks.

2012 Ford Focus MPG

om — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:39:18 +0000

The latest offering of Ford is the brand new 2012 Ford Focus. With the fuel pricing shooting up with every month passing by, it becomes important to zero in on the new Ford Focus MPG figures.

Focus gets 40 MPG EPA Rating

The luxury sedan gets a 40 MPG EPA Rating on highways, by the Environmental Protection Agency, however, there is a catch. Not all the trims of the new Focus join the 40 mpg club. Only Ford Focus SE can hit the 40 mpg mark, that too if the buyer wants to choose the optional Super Fuel Economy package.

Without this package all models are certified to give a fuel economy of 38 mpg on highways. The optional package boosts the fuel economy by 5%. In order to boost the mileage the package includes steel wheels with aerodynamic covers, a rear spoiler, low rolling resistance tires and rear disc brakes. A smaller Ford Fiesta gets a similar Fuel Economy package at a price of $2,765. The price of the optional package for Ford Focus SE is not yet revealed.

The 2012 Ford Focus MPG ratings definitely make the model a very good investment and a potential leader in the segment of environment friendly vehicles.

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Ford Focus

Compensation Package of Ford CEO Hits $29.5 Million

2013 Ford Focus

2010 Ford Focus Wagon Review

New for 2010

Engine Specs and Performance

Gas Mileage

Pictures of Ford Focus

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2010 Ford Focus Pics

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2004 Ford Focus for Sale

Special Features

Engine Specs

Gas Mileage

Review of Ford Focus SEL

Engine Specs

Salient Features

Fuel Efficiency

Pricing

Ford Focus 2011 Pictures

Ford Focus EV Review

What’s new in EV?

Engine Specs

Pricing

2012 Ford Focus MPG

Focus gets 40 MPG EPA Rating

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2010 Focus Interior

2010 Focus Rear Side View

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