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Ford Safety Test Crashes 12000 Focuses

Ford is passionate about the safety of their vehicles and puts each new automobile through rigorous crash tests before they hit dealership lots. So passionate, in fact, that Ford crashed a total of 12,000 Ford Focus models - but not all were real.

Institute for Highway Safety crashed-tested the new Focus more than 12,000 times in real and virtual worlds. Ford says its new Focus, which arrives early next year, "underwent crash simulations so…

The New Drag Racer 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra

The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet will see many upgrades for 2012. The process starts with the making a base Mustang V6 coupe, strips it of the six-cylinder engine, and virtually any part or subsystem that isn't mandated by the NHRA. After that, Ford then bolts on a number of racing parts designed to improve the speed for the Mustang.

The 2012 Cobra Jet appears to retain a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 under the hood…