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 chang...

Having worked their magic on the brilliant Ford Fiesta ST185, Mountune have now produced an upgrade kit for the Ford Focus ST which will be available through the Ford dealer network. For just £1,120 (plus fitting), the Mountune Performance package adds a larger ProAlloy intercooler, a high-flow K&...

As a last farewell to the current model, before it’s replaced by the new Fiesta later this year, you can now order a Ford Fiesta ST500. Using the same specification as the existing ST (2.0-litre with 148bhp), the limited edition Fester follows the same formula as the Focus ST500 with only 500...

As the new Ford Ka breaks cover, rumours are starting about a likely sporty version. If AutoExpress is correct, Ford are already planning a Ka ST that will borrow the 150bhp 1.4-litre powerplant from the Abarth 500. The new Ka has strong links to the Fiat 500, as it’s chassis and underpinnings...

SPECIFICATION Engine: 4-cylinder, 1999cc Max Power: 185bhp@6700rpm Max Torque: 147lb ft@3500rpm Power-to-weight: 165bhp/ton Top Speed: 129mph 0-60mph: 6.9 seconds When Ford announced the ST version of the current Fiesta, I have to admit at being a little disappointed that the ...

Ahead of any official releases from Ford, pictures of the 2008 Ford Focus ST have been leaked onto the internet. Sporting new Mondeo-style headlights and foglight housing, the facelift is subtle but effective, bringing in cues from Ford’s new ‘Kinetic’ design philosophy. A new ho...

To tide us over until the facelifted Ford Focus ST arrives in 2008, Ford have announced a limited edition of the current ST. The Focus ST500 will come with Panther Black metallic paint, silver bonnet and side stripes, ST500 badging and a red leather interior with Recaro seats. The colour and strip...