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When the new Focus compact car goes on sale at the start of 2011, Ford will finally be selling the same Focus in Europe and the U.S. It will start producing this car in other markets after that. That's good for Ford because it saves the carmaker serious money. It's good for you because Ford's European Focus is a much better, more enjoyable car than the one they've been selling here.

The new Focus will have a new hi-tech 2.0-liter engine and a dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission. Dual clutch transmissions provide a feel similar to that of a manual, but the shifts happen automatically and much faster than you could manage yourself.

The new engine is more powerful than today's Focus and Ford promises it will be up to 10% more fuel efficient, which could mean fuel economy of about 33 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving.

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Last updated January 14 2010: 12:34 PM ET
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