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Ford Focus facelift revealed ahead of 2014 Geneva Motor Show debut

Ahead of its official unveiling at next month’s 2014 Geneva Motor Show, Ford has released details and photos of the new 2014 Ford Focus. And while it’s an evolution of the current third-generation Focus, such is the popularity of Ford’s five-door hatchback, it won’t be long before you’re seeing this parked at a supermarket car park near you. Read on for the low-down on the world’s best-selling car.

Second new London taxi of 2014 unveiled

LONDONERS had better prepare themselves for another new generation of taxi, just days after Nissan confirmed its own assault on the Black Cab market. The plug-in hybrid Fraser-Nash Range Extended Electric Metrocab is capable of more than 75mpg and less than 50g/km of CO2, and is expected to cost no more than a current Hackney carriage. The company says the vehicle could save cabbies £30 to £40 per day in running costs and can go longer between fill-ups.

Richard Hammond’s Nova heads to Beaulieu

Ever thought car museums were lacking abused Vauxhall Novas? No, us neither – but Richard Hammond’s Nova SRi from Top Gear’s recent retro hot hatch challenge is heading to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. It joins the likes of the Hovervan from the last series, as well as the indestructible Toyota Hilux in the World of Top Gear.