So the title has nothing to do with this post, but I was just thinking about how slow dial-up was. And to think that it was the most plausible option less than 10 years ago…wow technology moves fast.
The Detroit Auto Show is going on currently, which is chalked full of goodies, cars, transmissions, and…well, everything in between. This is a big show for the U.S. super-team of three, because they have honestly seen much much better days. I was especially interested with what Ford was going to unveil, as they are on a hot streak at the moment.
They answered my silent prayers with the America/European molded Focus. This sub-compact is extremely important to them, and competes with heavy-hitters like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. There was much anticipation for this car, as it was said to use styling cues from the much more popular and attractive Euro-Focus. The all-new American version takes styling from both the Euro and American design languages, and puts them together quite nicely. While it’s not perfect (and I think their funky dual-triangle grill looks a little cleft lip-ish [no offensive intended]), it is certainly EONS of improvement from that crap-box currently roaming our streets. Here are a few gallery photos taken from the halo-site, autoblog.com
The entire press briefing and gallery can be found at this link: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/11/2011-ford-focus-unveiled-u-s-and-euro-models-finally-unite/
(all photographs are taken from AutoBlog)
What a great interior upgrade, too. Rock on Ford, way to be innovative and bold with your styling! This segment just got a lot more competitive. Engine and other specs can be found at the above link, if that interests you.
I suggest browsing AutoBlog to check out other fantastic posts from the DAS, including that sexy little electric Audi that is platforming and showing off its curves…
Drive safe, but drive like you mean it.
- Alex M
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