If you don’t know, manual-swapping a third-generation Ford Focus is generally a good move. The automatic transmission installed in the car from the factory—actually a dual-clutch—is best at ensuring ...

Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began ...

The car business is in a fizz at the moment. Extremes in the industry are commonplace now, as I touch upon in a recent blog. Obviously, it’s not all about extremes, as this vehicle blends a little of ...

The Ford Focus didn’t get much love in our $20,000 Compact Car comparison, where the Focus sedan brought up the rear of a five-car field. The Focus’ amazing handling dynamics weren’t enough to make us ...

The 2013 Ford Focus provides what its forerunner lacked in the eyes of the common car consumer; a perfect blend of economy, performance, and style. The new Focus models exhibit uniquely fashioned ...