The "universal" FIA engine is going to be 1.6 liter and turbo charged. This makes it easier for manufacturers involved in, for example, WRC to commit to WTCC and vice versa.

Ford is according to Autosport reported to have done a complete evaluation of a WTCC program with the new Focus model.

The WTCC organisation earlier confirmed that a race in the USA is planned for 2011, another step to attract new manufacturers like Ford.