The 2008 Ford Focus makes its return to the scene, with a completely new look and feel. Ford Motor Company is certainly hoping these changes will make a solid impact, given the company’s pain experienced on the bottom line. The Focus, along with the Five Hundred full-size sedan, has gone under the knife to get more than just a new look—the proportions in the design scheme should also improve the car’s handling.

The Detroit Auto Show brings many unveilings of cars that have been speculated over for months and years. One such automobile is the Ford Interceptor Concept. We featured the car recently with some exclusive photos. Late in 2006, there was speculation that Ford was bringing out a four door Mustang, but the Interceptor is what showed up.

V8 power with V6 fuel efficiency: the seemingly unachievable goal that Ford Motor Company set out to achieve this past year. Well, it's finally here. Ford recently announced at the Detroit Auto Show that the Twin-Force engine featured in the Lincoln MKR concept car will be going into production. The twin turbocharged, direct-injected V6 engine makes 415 horsepower, all while getting V6 fuel economy and having the ability to run on E85 gasoline.

For this concept, Ford Motor Company teamed up with the makers of Airstream trailers to create a futuristic throwback to the days of 55MPH road trips and 8 track tape players. The body is sleek and painted with a reflective silver to pay homage to that iconic trailer. The front of the concept blends the current "face" of Ford into a single chrome grille and no visible headlights. The only door on the vehicle opens from the passenger side in a clam shell motion to allow for easy access to the inside. The concept is powered by a Hydrogen Hybrid combination. It's considered a hybrid because instead of having the fuel cell power any of the driven wheels, it's purpose is to keep the Lithium-Ion battery packs charged. This idea keeps the fuel cell is smaller, lighter and running at a steady state. The Airstream wraps classic design around modern components to make a truly unique concept indeed.

From historic Model A's to today's hottest throwbacks, the Special Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas, Nevada, has always brought something new to thirsty aftermarket enthusiasts. As time passes, more and more themes about individualization and customization make their way into the limelight, with even automakers taking the plunge to team up with custom designers and builder. Ford has shifted much of their recent focus in their production ventures into more partner-based projects with names such as Carroll Shelby (of course), Chip Foose, Jack Roush, and many other famous names in the automotive and racing realms. Take a closer look (video below) at FoMoCo's latest dabbling in the aftermarket. So far, we've seen great results of the synergy between automaker and auto-tailor - will it continue, or will people seek conformity over customization in the end?

The recent rumor mill wildfire about Ford potentially making a 4-door Mustang was perhaps mistakenly construed as Ford taking the Mustang's inner workings and applying them to a new concept car to make yet another Bold Move in the right direction. Enter the Ford Interceptor concept, stage right, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. More images (click each for hi res) are in store below, along with the official Press Release, straight from Ford.

In a premature release of information, the Lincoln MKR concept sports sedan, which was set to debut in January at the Detroit Auto Show, has been captured in a new video. The breath-taking concept is based on the Mustang platform and features stunning looks coupled with amazing twin turbocharged power. It is truly an example of Ford's capability to produce a challenging opponent for the European crowd.

Last year at SEMA, attendees stumbled upon a bright orange Ford GT supercar with the top chopped off. While some people consider the Lamborghini style doors one of the most striking features of the GT, they could really make a hassle of a daily commute. Also, some people long for the feeling of the wind in their hair, a sensation that one cannot experience with the base model Ford GT. Genaddi, the creator of the GTX1, aimed to solve both problems, and now they are planning on producing 500 models, and an additional 100 models that exactly mimic the special SEMA edition.

Ford Motor Company has been showing its exciting new concept car recently. It appeared at SEMA 2005, as well as many other large automotive shows this year. The general consensus? Everyone is filled with anticipation to see some of this technology arrive. Sporting some of the newest edge technology, the Ford Reflex is certainly Ford's bid for the car of the future.