Next week on Auto123.com: we review the Ford Focus Hatchback, the Subaru Forester and the Kia Forte sedan

The 2012 models have already started to arrive, but there are still plenty of new and exciting 2011 models to talk about.

2011 Kia Forte (Photo: Mike Goetz/Auto123.com)

Next week, we’ll be publishing:

• A road test of the 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback, a strong contender in the compact-car segment;
• A road test of Subaru’s capable compact crossover, the 2011 Forester;
• A road test of the sharp 2011 Kia Forte sedan;
• A road test of Lincoln’s first entry in the hybrid vehicle wars, the 2011 MKZ;
• Our continuing series of video presentations on alloy wheels in collaboration with Fastco;
• Reviews of a couple of new sport bikes on Moto123.com, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and the Suzuki GSX-R600;
• Our usual onslaught of news, blogs and fun stuff;
• And much more

And don’t miss in the coming weeks:

• Our impressions of the all-new 2012 MINI Cooper Coupé, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster and the 2012 Scion iQ;
• A 7-way comparison test of mid-size 7-passenger SUVs;
• Our first drive of the 270-horsepower, 2012 Buick Regal GS.

Enjoy your weekend, don’t forget the school supplies, and drive safely.

2011 Subaru Forester (Photo: Subaru)