Jerry's Ford Alexandria

Scan the cars available in the market today and you'll quickly see 40 miles per hour (mph) is about as good as it gets for a standard petrol or diesel...a bit over 40, for a hybrid. But you know, Ford just loves to break barriers. And, that's exactly what they've done with their new Ford Focus model. In the name of good sportsmanship (ahem, showing up their competitors), they've made…

In redesigning the new Focus, Ford kept their, well...focus. It paid off, too. Not only does the new 2012 Ford Focus boast class-leading brakes, handling and powertrain. It offers extremely competitive fuel economy. The Ford SE, for example, delivers up to 40 mpg highway, when equipped with the SFE package.

Of course, in its standard form, the Ford Focus is still a far cry from a race car. But, given the car's top-notch…