Cars

I’m already pretty excited about the Ford Focus ST and the Fiesta ST which are expected to be excellent pocket rockets but when I found out that there will be a Shelby package for the Focus ST, I pretty much crapped my pants….until I found out about the lack of upgrades. When you think Shelby, cars that come to mind are usually the Mustang or the legendary Cobra, not a hatchback.

The Shelby package for the Ford Focus ST will be limited to 500 units per year and come with a price tag of $14,995 plus the cost of the vehicle itself. A very pricey package if you ask me, especially since the Shelby package includes no enhancements to the engine. The Focus ST is a great performer but an additional $15k better get me something other than a Shelby sticker!

I’ve been looking forward to reviewing the 2013 Ford Fusion for quite some time.  I’d describe the Fusion as the car James Bond would drive, were he a real life government employee (not some crazy spy with an unlimited budget for cars, girls, and gadgets), with an average salary and a wife and 2.5 kids.

Mazda unveiled the all-new for 2014 Mazda3 hatchback today, and in keeping with their old “zoom zoom” slogan, the car looks pretty “zoomy” (sporty).  I’ve always liked the Mazda3, based on its looks, I’ve never driven one.  This new model looks fantastic, based on the pictures I’ve seen.  The design looks very European, I think it should look just as good in person, but you never know.

The new Mazda3 will be offered as a hatchback and a sedan.  The hatchback (5-door) is shorter, wider, and lower than the car it replaces; a perfect recipe for a sporty car.  It’s 1.8” shorter, while it has a 2.4” longer wheelbase; it rides 0.6” lower, and is 1.6” wider.