Ford Fiesta RS Hot Hatch Rumored |
| Ford Fiesta RS Hot Hatch Rumored Posted: Share this Article Ford could be planning an even hotter version of its Fiesta hatchback. Rumor has it that the American automaker is considering adding a Fiesta RS to its lineup, a hot hatch that would fit in the brand's focus on performance that can be seen with its new Shelby and GT models. Ford Performance has promised to launch 12 models by 2020 which will include the Focus RS, the GT that debuted in Detroit earlier this year and variants of its F-150 and Mustang models. SEE ALSO: 2014 Ford Fiesta ST vs. Subaru BRZ In an interview with Autocar, Ford Performance manager Tyrone Johnson said that work is already underway for a new, high-performance variant of the Fiesta but wouldn't reveal whether it would be badged as a replacement for the ST or as an additional RS model to the lineup. Johnson did confirm that the model will be based on the current chassis, meaning it should be unveiled within the next two and a half years. The new Focus RS is expected to make its debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show, so we might get a better idea on what's in the works for the Fiesta then.
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| Over 2M Vehicles Re-Recalled for Airbag Issue Posted: Share this Article Over two-million vehicles are being re-recalled after not being adequately fixed in a previous recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2.12-million vehicles from Acura, Dodge, Honda, Jeep, Pontiac and Toyota are equipped with faulty airbags that could inadvertently deploy when there isn't an accident. This is separate from the issues concerning the Takata airbag recall, but roughly one-million of the Toyota and Honda vehicles involved in this recall are also impacted by the Takata recall. The government agency is urging all three major automakers to issue new recalls to implement a more effective fix. SEE ALSO: Ford Bows to NHTSA, Expands Takata Recall NHTSA reports receiving about 40 reports of vehicles that have experienced unexpected airbag deployment after receiving the original recall fix. The defect involves a component of the airbag control module manufactured by TRW. Affected vehicles include: 2003 Acura MDX, 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey, 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2003-2004 Dodge Viper, 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla, 2003-2004 Toyota Matrix and 2003-2004 Toyota Avalon. |
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