Ford began the production of the Ford Focus with 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine plant at Saarlouis, Germany. Three-cylinder engine is the most efficient petrol, in terms of fuel consumption, Ford’s ever built.

The Focus with 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine and 100 horsepower fuel consumption is top in its class, the 4.8 l/100/km and 109g/km CO2 emissions. Turbocharged direct injection engine is also available on the Focus in the 125 hp version with a consumption and CO2 emissions of 114g/km 5l/100km.

The Focus with 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine performance standards similar records models equipped with diesel engines, due to a constant torque of 170Nm between 1.400rpm and 4.500rpm. The new 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is produced at Ford’s engine plant in Cologne, Germany. Ford invested 134 million of euros here to develop a special line of high-tech factory in Cologne, to build this engine.

Also this year, will start production engine and Ford factory in Craiova. Production capacity at European level could reach 700,000 engines a year. 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine was developed by Ford of Europe experts, including engineers from Ford Center for European Research and Advanced Engineering in Aachen, Germany, and the Technical Centre in Dunton, UK.

Ford Focus it’s close to his third generation is likely to be inspired by the Ford Iosis MAX concept, presented at the Geneva Motor Show.

AutoExpress magazine is back with new details about the next generation Ford Focus. This time, British speculation correlate existing information and specifications Ford Iosis MAX concept, presented in Geneva. As you can see in the picture proposal will rely on future Ford Focus a very dynamic, with arched and powerful bosses will combine elements, the Iosis MAX concept and the production version Ford Fiesta.

Regarding size, it is rumored that Ford will keep them quite accurately the current ones., But will have a longer wheelbase to offer more space inside. Dress will be kept accurate and next generation, but will earn less from refinement for added comfort.

This model will be a global following in the footsteps of the Ford Fiesta and will be manufactured at its plant in Saarlouis, Germany. As you can see the influence of the new Ford Fiesta is very significant especially in terms of lateral line and back.

The front, however, has a totally different design for a Ford, with a grid rather strange, that apparently is not just a fable, and since many sources I see the same. Hopefully, however, that these speculations are not very accurate for that aspect will be a sore spot, even if the model will embody in this way. Timing varies somewhere between late 2010 and early 2011, after rumors last.

Because competition is quite fierce announces the segment compacts, the next generation Opel Astra and Mazda3 foreshadowing is spectacular, also prepare a Ford Focus MK3 great project. Those from AutoExpress speculate that the next generation will turn heads on the street and that invest significantly in development.

Methods according to the images created by the British magazine, Focus will be an evolution, both in terms of both style and spottiness, the new Ford Fiesta and will depart radically from the current image. With a large scale and aggressive headlamps, Focus aims to climb a step, both in terms of image and price by adopting strategy Ford Mondeo. Also looming and a coupe version of VW Scirocco to target public and Renault’s Megane Coupe. This version of Ford tries to attract young audiences, insensitive public about the current generation Focus.

Ford will align current supralimentate represented by small engines and provide the basic version a 1 liter EcoBoost engine will develop around 100 hp. Also there will be a 1.6-liter turbocharged version that will develop 148 hp or 178 hp. For those who prefer diesel offer is as varied, with two 1.6-liter TDCi engine and 2.0 liters, with power ranging between 89 hp and 197 hp. This new generation Ford Focus will start in 2010, 3 and 5-door, and later, in 2011 to make their appearance and Convertible Coupe Estate versions.

In this review we’ll put VW Passat in front of the Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia, all models made ​​in Germany. Here is the verdict:

Compared to the Volkswagen Passat, which expresses no doubt that it is a German car, the Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia is seeking global car, the taste more customers around the world. Moreover, emphasizing voices certainly appear that Ford and Opel keep American companies – however, in this case we speak of models with European specifications.

Overall, you need only a few moments to realize that, in terms of design, Insignia is something else than the Passat. Insignia’s rather fits VW Passat CC, and competitor’s style of the Passat as the German sedan is now almost trivial to show and rough compared with smooth lines and Insignia’s very elegant.

And Ford Mondeo looks more modern than the Passat, but maintains a higher dose of sobriety than the Insignia. In part,due to the tailgate,but especially because of size, Mondeo looks much more bulky than the Passat, though managing to impose more respect than VW sedan. It is clear that the Mondeo and, especially, Insignia, are more attractive than the Passat, it seemed simply a ’80 car. On the other hand, very classic style of the Passat is responsible largely for the very strong brand image that manages to give off Passat, Berlin Germany is over competitors in this regard.

Finally, for customers with a developed aesthetic sense Passat is clearly outweighed by the Insignia and Mondeo. On the other hand, conservative style like VW inspires more confidence for customers who are considered very serious. Insignia is contradictory, relying on an open to new clients and places great emphasis on fashion.

So Ford Mondeo remains the most balanced segment, the mid-range saloon, although the test version, the tailgate, it attracts more people who will and dynamism. But, finally, kinetic design Mondeo’s makes it more balanced than the Passat (too oldie) and Insignia (stylish too).

2012 will be a very interesting and exciting year. We have news on all fronts, in all segments. It is difficult to decide now which is the most important release of the year as Romanians tastes in cars do not discuss and change from year to year, from generation to generation. Expect the new 3 Series, however, to stir, to finally bury the new 1 Series sales or look like all Romanians in Dacia Lodgy flock simply because it is a MPV.

Here, below we have the dates of launch of new models will be made ​​official in the Romanian market in 2012.

Alfa Romeo
Alfa Giulietta TCT official arrives in Romania next spring.

Audi
Audi has more news for next year. In mid-February will come here the new A4 facelift. In March the new A1 Sportback and RS5 facelift. In April S6, S7 and S8 plus hybrids of A6 and A8. In June we will see the new A6 Allroad and in September the new A3. Finally, facelift Q5 arrives in October.

BMW
3 Series official arrives in February, as well as bestiality M5. In the second quarter receive 5 Series ActiveHybrid M6 Convertible 6 Series Gran Coupeşi addition X6 and X1 facelift facelift in summer, 7-Series facelift, M6 Coupe, the new 3-door 1 Series 3 Series ActiveHybrid and the second half of the year.

Chevrolet
The only novelty that will be launched next year in Romania is Malibu. The new Chevrolet Malibu will be sold for the first time in Europe and the United States of America is the eighth generation. Malibu is the longest model in the history of mid-size car, with a life of 35 years, over six decades and eight generations. In Romania, the Chevrolet Malibu comes in the third quarter of 2012.

Citroen
In March arrives and Jumpy Berlingo C1 facelift facelift and come here in April. Also in April will be released and C4 Aircross DS5 will be released in June.

Dacia
Much-awaited Lodgy van will arrive in Romania after the official presentation in Geneva in March.

FIAT
The new Panda arrives in May and Freemont will be officially launched in January despite already can be ordered. The new Grande Punto and it arrives in April.

Ford
In the first half you can buy in Romania’s Focus 1 liter EcoBoost engine equipped with a liter, the new Ranger pick-up or improved Transit. Production of B-Max will also start in the first half but the car will reach its customers in Q3 2012.

Hyundai
I40 arrives in showrooms in January, the new i30 and i20 facelift in March to June. The new Santa Fe comes to us in August.

Honda
Honda Civic 5D arrives in the spring of 2012, namely in March, followed shortly and sedan (May). The new CRV will arrive in autumn, probably October.

Infiniti
FX’s facelift arrives in Romania in April. Do not expect radical changes.

Jaguar
One new Jaguar will arrive in Romania next year and unfortunately is only Ultimate Edition XJ. Summer arrives in Romania.

Jeep
Great news are announced for next year but in the spirit of the American classic, the range will be changed slightly for 2012. In Romania, these models arriving in autumn.

KIA
Kia have three news in Romania 2012. New Optima arrives in March or September. But no one knows its final name.

Land Rover
Because until next autumn will see the new Range Rover probably in Paris, in Romania early in April will arrive here a special edition available for the TDV8 engine Supercharged and probably called Westminster. Expect an English-style luxurious interior.

Maserati
Two facelifts are scheduled for next year. As summer arrives in Romania and the GranTurismo’s facelift in the autumn of his GranCabrio.

Mazda
Mazda has two news for Romania in 2012. CX-5 will be released in the spring and BT-50 in the second half of the year.

Mercedes-Benz
The new SL arrives here in March. G GLK facelift facelift in June and July. In September, welcomed the new A and in September CLS Shooting Break. In November we will see the launch of the new GL.

Mitsubishi
In September the new Outlander will be released in December new class global small car, Colt’s successor. Do not know the final name will be marketed this new model in Romania.

Nissan
Nissan does not bring any new model next year, only special editions and the new 1.6 dCi engine also modified in various models of the range. Not yet know the final details of entry

Opel
Opel Astra GTC  will lunch, Tourer and Opel Zafira Combo in January-February.
At the Geneva Motor Show Opel will present mini-SUV Opel Astra OPC. Mid reaches showrooms amps.

Peugeot
French brand has a lot of news in the program for next year. 107 facelift arrives in Q1, 208, 3008 HYbrid4, 4008, 508 RXH, Partner and Expert facelift facelift coming in quarter 2 and RCZ HYbrid4 Sedan facelift and 508 in quarter 4.

Porsche
GTS Panamera arrives in Romania in April and the new convertible’s 911 Carrera and S versions arrive in February.

Renault
In spring arrives Twingo Gordini RS and wait and line. Also we’ll see and Megane RS Trophy final to spring. Energy will begin and the new engine of French manufacturer.

Toyota
In February and March receive facelift facelift RAV4′s for Aygo, Avensis and Prius. Also in March V8 will receive a facelift but also significant changes. Prius hybrid plug-in hybrid Yaris arrives in June and September.

Volkswagen
The new Beetle will be launched in January and up! in March. Also when they come and the new Passat CC Alltrack. In June comes up! the five-door and the new Golf, the seventh generation will be unveiled in December. Amarok single cabin comes from VW commercial vehicles in the spring.

Volvo
The new Volvo compact, A3 and 1 Series competitor, named variant V40 series arrives in Romania next summer.

Seven of the top 10 best-selling models in Europe in 2011 are German cars. And three of them bearing the Volkswagen sign. Here are the Top 10 last year in Europe.

TOP 10 best selling models in Europe in 2011:

• Volkswagen Golf – 484,547 (-1.6%)
• Volkswagen Polo – 356 490 (0.5%)
• Ford Fiesta – 348,465 (-13.3%)
• Opel / Vauxhall Corsa – 313,525 (-1.7%)
• Renault Clio – 294,172 (-13.1%)
• Opel / Vauxhall Astra – 287,249 (-1.3%)
• Ford Focus – 280,209 (+7.0%)
• Peugeot 207-242385 (-20.6%)
• Renault Megane – 239,329 (-8.3%)
• Volkswagen Passat – 233 330 (46.5%)

As you can see, the Volkswagen Golf continues its triumphant march, sales of nearly a million copies assuring them a very comfortable first place (even if we talk about sales figures down from 2010 and 2009). In fact, VW Golf is best sold in several European countries: Germany (about 258,000), Belgium (about 20,000), Austria (about 16,000), Switzerland (about 12,000), Norway (ca. 7300) or Luxemburg.

Second place is occupied by “brother” Volkswagen Polo, which manages thus to take revenge against the Ford Fiesta, which must be satisfied with third place after, in 2010, occupied the second position. Fiesta’s sales decreased in 2011 compared to 2010 with over 50,000 units, while Polo has found thousands of additional customers.

4th place is occupied by the Opel Corsa, which it ahead of the French Renault Clio because of its regression, over 40,000 units, compared to 2010. Another Frenchman, Peugeot 207, the highest percentage reduction in the top 10, taking advantage of Opel Astra and especially Ford, which sold almost 20,000 units more than in 2011, and the taking of Megane the second consecutive year.

Top model is completed by mid sole of the 10 models, Volkswagen Passat, which recorded a huge increase in sales, nearly 50% compared to 2010, notable performance if we think that generally speaking the price much higher than small class of compact models that dominate the top.