Ford is determined to make sure that their new small car line-up will launch in the U.S. as the best quality in the automaker industry. Two of the cars in the line-up include the next-generation Focus and the Fiesta.

Andrea Pininfarina died in a motorcycle accident close to his company headquarters in Cambiano. Authorities suggest that he was hit by a car while on his way to work. He was 51 years old.

The 2009 Acura MDX has been given a few upgrades to make it more appealing to consumers. With these upgrades comes a slight increase in the price. The base price will begin at $41,550 (this includes a $760 destination charge). The 2009 MDX that features the entertainment and sport packages will begin at $49,450 (this includes shipping).

If sources are right then Mitsubishi is thinking hard about offering a ‘jacked-up’ version of the Lancer Sportback to the international markets come 2010. The new model will be built with a restyled fascia, higher ride height, and protective body panels. These body panels are almost identical to the ones that can be found on the older Subaru Outback and Audi Allroad.

This week the British Motor Show played host to new cars, classic cars, sports cars, economical cars, and of course new concepts eager to show off their goods. The crowds flocked to see all that was being shown - which made for a good turnout.