"...The holidays have come early, folks, as Ford has finally confirmed what we've been waiting years to hear: The ultra-high-performance Focus RS is coming to the U.S.! The news was dropped by none other than Ford CEO Mark Fields at a local press event here in Detroit, where he described the Focus RS as a "global" product.
Of course, we ran his statement by a source within Ford who confirmed that "global" in this case includes the U.S. of A. Whew! The RS is a range-topping performance model for the Focus line, one that has been sold overseas but never on our soil. The new RS will sit above the 252-hp Focus ST, and it could even come with all-wheel drive and nearly 300 horsepower. Think of it as an American Volkswagen Golf R with a more rip-snortin' personality, and you're on the money..."
http://blog.caranddriver.com/mega-hot-ford-focus-rs-hatchback-confirmed-for-america/
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/12/ford-focus-rs-officially-confirmed-for-us.html
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/11/ford-focus-rs-global/?
http://jalopnik.com/its-happening-ford-ceo-confirms-the-focus-rs-is-coming-1669794697
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/new-ford-focus-rs-confirmed-2014-12-11
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"...And it's official, a new halo brand has been created at Ford, and it's called Ford Performance. Think of it as Dearborn's own version of M or AMG.
The new division will be led by chief Mustang engineer Dave Pericak, and it will unify SVT, Team RS, and Ford Racing as a single, cohesive global brand... "
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...division-is-called-ford-performance-division/