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Ford unveils new Focus (photos)

Ford took the wraps off its new Focus that will ship later this year. The top feature, the automaker said: fuel efficiency.

Stephen Shankland
Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.
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New Ford Focus

DETROIT--Ford unveiled its new Ford Focus Monday at the North American International Auto Show. This five-door model has a new 2.0-liter engine.

Disclosure: Stephen Shankland's spouse is employed by Tesla Motors.

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New Ford Focus

This is the four-door version of the new Ford Focus. Ford is set to begin production late in 2010 and start shipping the car in early 2011.
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Ford Focus interior

Displays in the new Ford Focus include one for driver information that's located between the speedometer and tachometer, one 8-inch touch screen, and one smaller display for the cabin temperature climate controls. Two five-way control switches are mounted on the steering wheel.
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Next-gen Ford Focus

The new Ford Focus to go on sale in early 2011.
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Ford CEO Alan Mulally

Ford CEO Alan Mulally speaking at the Ford Focus launch Monday
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Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford

Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford said fuel economy is the most important new feature of the Ford Focus.
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Next-gen Ford Focus, side view

The new Ford Focus to go on sale in early 2011.
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Ford Focus frame

This computer-generated model shows the Focus's metal skeletal components.
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Next-gen Ford Focus

The new Ford Focus to go on sale in early 2011.
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Ford Focus fuel economy

Fuel efficiency is the top new feature of the new Ford Focus, Ford said.

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