[naz]

rather than trying to change the perception of most ppl in north america that "small ford cars suck" it is using its mazda and volvo brands to sell small cars with badges that people are much more willing to spend $$ for

mazdaspeed3 seems like it was on par with the orig focus RS from a performance standpoint

volvo T5 AWD sedan and wagon are nice semi luxo family cruisers

its not that ford isn't bringing its tech over to north america, its just not calling it 'ford'

it makes sense to differentiate its brands that way....

seriously guys i dont think this is a big deal.. if you want the latest gen turbo focus just get a mazdaspeed3