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Ford Focus Studio: The entry-level Focus arrives

Ford Focus Studio - Ford's new entry-level Focus at £14k Times are tough for many and car makers need to respond to that with cars the public consider good value. Step forward the new Ford Focus Studio. The Focus Studio arrives as the entry-point for the new Ford Focus, and at £13,995 it makes an impressive statement with a decent level of standard equipment for a relatively modest price.

The Designers, Pt 9 – Tim Yerdon, Visteon

Car Design News launched its first-ever Car Design Review yearbook at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring the award-winning Production Car and Concept Car Designs of 2013. If you're interested in buying a copy of the 160-page yearbook this interview appears in, alongside trend reports, bespoke car design infographics and a special feature on Marcello Gandini, our inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Car Design Review can be purchased here. Name Tim YerdonRole Global director of innovation and design, VisteonAge, nationality 41, USLocation Michigan, USAEducation Michigan & Penn State University "What's unique about us compared to pure consumer electronics industries is that we have automotive intellect.

Shortages of Japan-built cars open the door for U.S. automakers

U.S. carmakers sense that they have a chance to win back customers this summer with the launch of several redesigned models, while their Japanese competitors struggle with supply shortages. About 197,000 car buyers who typically would favor a Japanese brand are in play this summer, according to market research firm A.T.