Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.31.11

First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus

With its more youthful exterior and sharper handling compared to either the 2011 Hyundai Elantra or 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, the 2012 Ford Focus is perfect for buyers who want more than transportation from their vehicles.


Video: Volkswagen teases 'Black Beetle' Super Bowl ad

Volkswagen teases its new Beetle Super Bowl spot featuring a road-hugging black beetle. We dig his white racing stripes.



Video: This is not how you make a Ferrari F150

Uh oh, that's going to leave a mark...


Also of interest:

• Bizarre recall mandates 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle models be replaced with... older cars?!
• Blind man tackles the road course at Daytona on his own
• Steel nanotechnology can reduce the weight of our cars
• Report: Chrysler wants 'S' branding to appeal to youth market [w/poll]
• Chrysler posts fourth-quarter operating profit amid 2010 net loss
• Video: Bridgestone teases its two Super Bowl commercials

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.31.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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