German tuners Loder1899 have produced their own range of upgrades for the 2009 Ford Focus RS, resulting in an extra 45bhp.While you might expect that the extra power comes from an ECU upgrade, Loder1899 have actually taken a more basic approach by freeing up the air intake and exhaust system. Like a good cold remedy the new airbox, manifold and stainless steel...

The previous generation Ford Fiesta was hardly a looker – even after a mid-life facelift it was a bit plain in comparison to some of the competition – but the latest Fiesta model is a good looking car straight out of the showroom, especially in Zetec S trim. However, that hasn’t stopped Bavarian company Loder1899 from having a go at improving...

Here’s another tuned Focus, this time in the shape of the 270bhp Loder1899 Ford Focus ST.Having already released a tasty bodykit for the MkII Ford Focus, Loder1899 have turned their attention to the 2008 facelifted version, this time choosing the 2.5-litre ST. Visually there are subtle changes to the standard ST, with a new front apron and grille and a...

Loder1899, a Bavarian company that has been tuning cars since the turn of the 20th century, has recently had a go at injecting a bit of style into the slightly humdrum Ford Focus TDCi. The result is the considerably more interesting Loder1899 Ford Focus TDCi. Ford have been a bit slow at catching onto the growing demand for hot diesel hatches, with the Mondeo...