The AutoWeek editorial team announced Ford Focus is the next generation’s automobile and the most momentous vehicle of the 2010 North American International Auto Show.

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Great honor certainly, keeping under the consideration, the huge number of vehicles, cars and trucks are rallying in the last month’s Annual Detroit Auto Show. This famous auto show, presented around 40 new vehicle’s first showing.

Wes Raynal, editor of AutoWeek and autoweek.com said “This was a unanimous vote, one of the few in the history of the AutoWeek award,” The Ford will become everyone’s favorite once again who are the fans of Ford Focus. Ford Focus 2010 will be available for sale in the year 2011, installed with Sporty 4-Cylinder Engine mated to a DSG transmission.

The next-generation Ford Focus ended its worldwide first appearance on Monday, Jan. 11 at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. It was planned to go for sales in 2011, to USA and UK markets. And it will offer with more technologies and features, great fuel consumption and unmatchable craftsmanship.

The very good fuel economy credited to this car is also intense. The panel looks offer good costing but then there is overall greater beneficial. This is an ideal family car of the small stature but bringing you great and tough performance nonetheless. The launch was made in 1998 and this car has been a top seller ever since. Its popularity does not wane even now after over a decade of functioning.

Judge James Gibson of British Car Auction says that the Ford Focus is still one of the most driven and highest quality cars that can come with its roomy space and great driving capacities.

The electric vehicle will be participating in the Green Car Challenge with the new premiering. This debut will be made on September 14th. The Green Car Challenge will bring about some of the most interesting track times of all. It will have the first seasons on the show filled up with celebrities that will carry forward the message of this green car.

Among all the automakers to participate in this challenge Ford will be the only one to bring about the new electric operated system in a vehicle. The company will introduce a battery electric Transit Connect in 2010 with the Focus sedan coming out too in 2011. This challenge will thus set about ways to bring battery electric modes to be used in the future cars.

Ford Motor is teaming up with the Jay Leno Show to bring about more awareness how battery operated cars can be set into the mainstream. The Ford Focus will have celebrities driving to the Jay Leno Show as a way of focusing on a form of marketing to make it popular and more positive for people.

Ford Focus has had a record of ups and downs since its inception in the last decade. The critics have risen, disapproving of the Fords design and styling. One major feature of concern was the fake fender vents that were a no-no for most of the car buyers and car raters. But that is all in the past now.

2009 has seen the birth of a new age Ford Focus that on first sight is in a word: breathtaking. It has a sleek and beautiful design that is more compact and more stylish, guaranteed to impress event the most hard hearted of automobile lovers. The new coupe body style and interior upgrade has marked a turning point for the Ford Focus with the mechanics being good enough to maintain an unfading smile on the small car-buyers.

The Ford Focus 2009 comes in two: a coupe or a sedan, two doors or four doors depending on preference. The S model comes with 15 ‘’ steel wheels, air conditioning, a four speaker audio system and a single CD/ MP3 player and a tilting steering wheel. The SE packs on a heavier package with full power accessories, a satellite radio(Sirius) with the option of an upgraded stereo with an impressive six CD changer, heated side mirrors interior lighting that is customizable and leather wrapped steering wheel.

For the SES expect 16” alloy wheels and upgraded tires foglamps and a rear spoiler topped with firmer suspension for much more comfortable handling. The leading SEL and SES have all SES features together with chrome exterior trim and leather seats that are heated. It does not get any better than that. The coupe is available in SE and SES trim levels though with the package there will be 17’’ wheels and a sports exhaust that has a positive effect on horsepower and total output of the new work of art.

For performance there are no wow features, just the 2-liter inline four-cylinder that is good enough. You can expect an engine that will not disappoint without the bugging engine noises. The transmission is a five speed manual though there is the option of a four-speed automatic. In SES coupes it is somewhat shorter to give a better feel and greater acceleration.

The colored interior is a break from the usual and the front seats are a driver’s companion for long drives with their amazing support without compromising on comfort for being flat. Safety is a first for this beauty with front and side airbags to cater for any unfortunate collisions. So impressive is this that it received a four and five-star rating for front and side collisions respectively( for the Sedan) The coupe received a “good” which is not too bad relatively speaking.

For those who like a touch of modernity everywhere they go, then the 2009 model offers a handsfree voice recognition interface with Microsoft built Sync that adds Bluetooth functionality. Wireless connection is at its best. The dashboard has offered an amazing design that captivates the eyes and makes usability that much easier. Reading of the gauges can be hard to read in changing lighting conditions but this in itself is not a disadvantage.

For colour choice, well not a priority but most colours are available to meet event the most elusive tastes. A sunroof is included to give the eye more appeal and this for some people is a must feature. With all these features one would expect a price that is out of this world but this model proves to be quite a money saver. If you are looking for a simple small Ford car that packs some exciting features then this is definitely it. Most dealers offer a MSRP of between 15000 to 18000 U.S dollars (generally, on the average).

Fuel economy is granted and pocket wise this automobile will be easy on the pocket. For the road test, the car produces average results with consumer guide auto giving an average of about 56 which is not too impressive and neither is it too bad.

From the look of things it seems like the 2009 Ford Focus is promising a lot with no downsides. Like any other product that is rolled out on the market, it has also received heavy criticism with some describing of no new things that Ford has offered and it has not satisfied the expectations that were linked to it. The cabin has been rolled back from earlier models and seriously lacks on the wow feature. The exterior design with its improved finish has been disappointing to others explaining that the company is yet to ‘get it.’ But despite all these it is safe to say that the Ford Focus 2009 is unworthy to be termed as an upgrade and it is worth all the credit that has been attached to it.

What sort of car can serve you teen purpose best? Well, it’s always a tough decision to make and parents often to consider their teens’ priorities when making such decisions, as it looks somewhat impossible for both to come at some mutual agreement.

But if both parents and teens are ready to compromise on some things, it is definitely possible. For most of parents, it is quite difficult decision to put their teen on wheel, but if some consideration is given, one finds that a student can expand the circle of its educational activities and make the most of off-site classes if s/he has a car or other vehicle.

Results of some studies show that nearly 3500 teenagers die every year in the US in car crashes, so for safety should be a top criterion before to pick a right car for teens. Aside from safety, affordability, reliability and ease in driving are some other things to consider when buying a car for your teen. Here are some cars that can serve your teen purpose best and keep you satisfied when it comes to safety concerns.

1- Honda Civic

When it comes to Honda Civic, all one can say is that it doesn’t allow you to astray and it can last forever if you take proper care of while offering greatly admirable safety and fuel efficiency. There are front-seat side airbags, antilock brakes and side curtain airbags in all the models while in 2009 Hybrid and EX-L versions electronic stability control has been made optional. With its great design and attractive looks it can serve your teen purpose best and its various models seem to offer best value for your money.

2- Smart Fortwo

Some stats reveal that there are higher chances of car crashes if there are many teen passengers in a car, so a two-seater Smart Fortwo looks an ideal choice for your teens. It’s affordable, drive-friendly and has all standard safety features like antilock brakes, side and front airbags as well as electronic stability control, but it is not a nice choice if you live in some windy place.

3- Ford Focus

It’s affordable, comely and a lot easier to drive, but aside from all that the nicest thing about the vehicle is its SYNC innovative system that lets driver control their cell phones and iPod with their voice commands and it will even read out their text messages in loud, so it’s easier for drivers to keep their eyes on the road. It is available with standard safety features including airbags, antilock brakes and electronic stability control.

4- Saturn Astra

The Saturn Astra is, indeed, a nice combination of the modest hardware and impressive racy looks. It houses a 1.8liter robust engine that allows you to merge onto freeway in a safe way, but it’s not powerful enough for drag racing on Saturday night. It has six airbags, antilock brakes and some other standard safety equipment while electronic stability control has been made optional.

5- Pontiac Vibe

It is not specific for teens and almost people of all age group would definitely find the Pontiac Vibe a nice ride, but when it comes to young drivers, it is a nice option with its standard safety features including antilock brakes, six airbags and electronic stability control.