2012 Ford Focus Review
An all-new 2012 Ford Focus goes on sale early in 2011. Ford Motor Company revealed the upcoming Focus at the January 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The 2012 Focus is a C-sized small car rife with new technology, new powertrains and new customer features, some of which are not offered by other cars in this class. This is a huge market segment that accounts for 2 million units of production every year and includes the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Mazda 3, and the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze. The Focus has been a big success for Ford since its initial launch in 1998, selling more than 9.2 million cars worldwide from production plants in Germany, Russia, Spain, the Philippines, China, South Africa, and Vietnam.
In the U.S., the Focus will be available in five-door hatchback and four-door sedan versions. In Europe, the Focus is also available as a three-door hatchback, including a 300-horsepower RS model.
The new Focus will be built around an entirely new Ford powertrain, starting with an all-aluminum 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that features both a Denso direct fuel injection system and TiVCT, twin independent variable camshaft timing, two features that, taken together, provide very smooth idle with high horsepower and torque numbers, as well as excellent fuel economy and emissions performance, numbers not revealed at the moment. Read the rest of this entry »
2012 Audi A8 Review
The Audi A8 series has not disappointed when it comes to offering stylish cars into the market. In fact, the brand is best known for offering luxurious and stylish vehicles into the market while also adding comfort and performance into the mix. This is a significant reason behind the success of the brand and the performance of previous model releases will become a reference as to how the new 2012 Audi A8 will be like. Shall we get started into looking at the details of this new car model?
The best way to describe the new Audi A8 2012, according to critics, is that it is a perfect blend of luxury and efficiency. The body specifications of the A8 2012 are largely similar to that of the 2011 model, although new features were integrated into the brand new model to add more efficiency to your ride. The actual measurement of the body’s length is at 17.29 inches, while it features new LED headlights that deliver a new sense of style with its striking expression that complements the vehicle’s body style. Meanwhile, it is also an added safety function, along with several other features that were incorporated into this new 2012 A8, such as the in-trunk emergency release and the tire pressure monitoring capability.
The 2012 Audi A8 also comes equipped with many features that improve driving efficiency such as front and rear heated seats, navigation system, and parking sensors. The 2011 model got negative feedback from consumers with its use of a 17-inch tire wheels, hence the manufacturer made all the necessary adjustment with this new release and the 2012 model now comes with an 18-inch wheel. Read the rest of this entry »