A hot hatch with the visual clout of a Lamborghini: if the mk1 Focus RS had been fairly subtle by fast Ford standards, its successor, launched to a slack-jawed world in January 2009, was an all-out ...

You can do some neat stuff to the way your Ford Focus Mk2 works, but first you have to gain access to the data system. If you know some Russian, and don’t mind a bit of dongle rewiring, this guide ...

The new Ford Focus RS may have conquered the hearts of many motoring enthusiasts, but its predecessor, the Mk2, is still alive and kicking. Whenever it’s not listed for sale on the used car market, it ...

Only one modern hot hatchback howls to the tune of five cylinders today, the Audi RS3. These days the Audi is far more than just a great engine strapped to a so-so chassis, but it still doesn’t hold ...

It was £25,000 in 2009 and it's still £20,000 now, so is the Mk2 Focus RS really worth it? If 2009 doesn't seem all that long ago, then you certainly aren't alone. However, it's a jolly long time in ...

For an 11-year old car, the second generation Ford Focus RS still has enough supporters to justify bringing out new upgrades for it, on a constant basis. Depending on the budget and what one wants to ...

The Ford Focus RS MK2 is a true legend among hot hatches – blending aggressive styling, turbocharged performance, and precise handling into an unforgettable driving experience. In this Autobahn review ...

Owning a fine hot hatch at affordable money is a dream for many. In the Focus ST, Ford succeeded in turning that dream into reality. Some might say that the first Focus ST was the ST170, but a ...

I have just bought a 60 plate Ford Focus Mk2 1.6 TDCI and I was wondering if it has a timing chain or belt and when this would need replacing. I do not have any paperwork to show the timing belt has ...

THE Ford Focus has been the best-selling car the UK from 1999 to 2006 – and it’s expected to top the pile again this year.This phenomenal UK favourite has just been given a whole new look. To ...

Fast Fords are a part of hot hatch history, that’s a fact. The Ford Focus ST Mk2 firmly established itself as a modern performance favourite for a reasonable price tag. Here’s what you need to know ...

The original Ford Focus was such a landmark car that replacing it was always going to be tough. The Mk1 was one of the most practical hatchbacks available yet great fun to drive, and a giant among ...