Topic: Ford Focus

Car recalls: Ford Focus is latest. Is yours on the list?

Car recalls now include Ford Focus manufactured between August 2010 and October 2011. Ford recall involves windshield-wiper motor defect.

Japan tsunami brought home hard lessons for automakers

On the first anniversary of the Japan tsunami, the auto industry is returning to normal after some significant disruptions. But the face of the industry has shifted. 

Car sales surge in February at a pace not seen since early 2008

Several forces combine in the stronger car sales: an improving economy, carmakers eager to lure buyers with incentives, and mild winter weather.

2013 Ford Escape: More power. More efficient. More mojo?

2013 Ford Escape will dress up like a crossover this year. The auto company says that this new 2013 Ford Escape will appeal to a younger car shopper.

Compact cars: More are on the way

Compact cars will be built in greater numbers this year as automakers cater to penny-pinching consumers. Companies also hope to eat into sales of Toyota, Honda compact cars.

Fuel-efficient cars drive US sales surge

Fuel-efficient cars – like Chevy's Cruze, Hyundai's Elantra, and Ford's Focus – led an estimated 19 percent car sales increase in April. GM says rising gas prices started pushing drivers into fuel-efficient cars in March.

Ford earnings: one of five things to watch April 26

Ford due to report earnings before the market opens. Besides Ford, Coca-Cola and UPS will report earnings.

Ford suspends work at 3 plants due to parts woes

Ford Motors assembly plants in Pretoria, South Africa, and Nanjing, China, will be down this week. Ford spokesman says the factories had been scheduled to shut down for a week later this year, but the downtime was pulled ahead.

2012 Beetle: new design showcased at Volkswagen show

2012 Beetle makes its debut in New York. Traditionalists miss its huggable curves but others are excited about an updated interior and more powerful, fuel efficient engine.

Electric cars? Sales are blah. But other 'green' cars surge.

Electric cars aren't selling well. But Ford and GM get boost from fuel-efficient models that aren't electric cars.

Ford and Nissan going to court after TV ad

Ford filed a criminal lawsuit against the Brazilian management of Nissan Motor Co after Nissan aired a TV ad in Brazil that poked fun of the Ford Focus.

Ford Motor Company: Huge profits, but stock falls

Ford Motor Company earnings were 30 cents per share vs. an expected 48 cents. Executives pointed to $1 billion in cost increases for launching new vehicles.

Using hands-on philanthropy to bring Haiti relief

Millionaire contractor James Ansara wanted to do something for Haiti, so he's building a hospital as his charitable work.

GM cars: Good December sales can't make up for poor 2010

GM cars sold better in December than November – up 8.5 percent – but all of the Big Three had a rough year. 2010 was the second-worst year for domestic car sales since 1982.

As 2011 Ford Explorer turns heads, so does its marketing campaign

The Facebook campaign for the 2011 Ford Explorer illustrates how corporations increasingly rely on social media to reach consumers.

Why Obama is putting so much stock in battery technology

President Obama on Thursday made his fourth visit to a battery manufacturer since taking office. He's pouring money and political attention into an industry that's playing catch-up – but that is vital to the future health of the domestic auto industry.

Mercury may have its wings clipped by Ford

Ford Motor Company is considering the elimination of its Mercury brand automobiles and SUV's.

West Philadelphia high school dares to build a 100 m.p.g. car

Students from West Philadelphia make a viable 'X PRIZE' run against auto companies from around the globe. The potential prize: $7.5 million for the school and a 100 m.p.g. car for the world.

Rush Limbaugh on Jay Leno: 'I like the electric car!'

Ford revs up production to meet 'Cash for Clunkers' demand

Other carmakers are also likely to ramp up production, a move that will help the wider economy.

Cash for Clunkers is popular, but is it truly a US stimulus?

Detroit has not said whether it will boost auto production now that Congress has allotted $2 billion more to the program.

Auto sales revive amid 'Cash for Clunkers' program

GM, Chrysler saw smaller declines in sales in July. Ford, Subaru, and Hyundai, meanwhile, registered actual sales increases compared with a year ago.

Make way for the micro mobiles

US automakers think small in a downsized economy.