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Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost sets 16 world speed records

The new Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost has set 16 world speed records in two days of testing at the CERAM test circuit in Mortefontaine. Who’d have thought that a little 3-cylinder engine in a Ford Focus could ever be an appealing prospect? But it’s become very clear that Ford’s little boosted 3-pot is quite the star and, for almost anyone who does a normal mileage, by far the choice over a diesel-engined Focus.

Enter the Autoweek Big Game Giveaway!

What better way to spend some holiday free time than flat-out on the virtual limit. We're giving away copies of F1 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Forza Motorsport 4 for Xbox and Dirt 3 for both systems. We also have an Xbox wireless steering wheel bundled with Forza 4, and the grand prize is a Dirt 3-branded Playseat, a Kinect special-edition Xbox 360 250 GB and copies of F1 2011 and Dirt 3.

Senate passes cash-for-clunkers extension

The Senate added $2 billion to "cash for clunkers" on Thursday, ending a week of suspense about whether the popular new program would have to shut down for lack of funds. The bill, identical to the one that passed the House last week, now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature. The administration has pushed hard for the new funding.