HERE ARE the most interesting and talked-about stories over the past five days, collated and summarised by us.

Monday, January 16

AUCTION firm BCA has sold a one-of-a-kind Fisker for £50k. It’s the only right-hand drive example ever built. Read more

JAGUAR has released details on a new engine for the XF. It’s a 160bhp version of the 2.2-litre diesel; 52.3mpg and 149 g/km.

NISSAN has announced its testing a brand new product – a scratch-resistant iPhone case. It could go on sale later this year.

MANHEIM’S Middlesborough auction site is to close following a review of physical auction infrastructure. Read more

Tuesday, January 17

PEUGEOT’S managing director told Car Dealer the firm will not follow Renault and axe its dealer network. Read more

THE government announced it’s extending the plug-in grant to cover vans. Plug-in vans will get an £8k discount.

DEALER group JCT600 has opened its new Kia showroom in Castleford. Read more

THE most powerful SLK – the 55 AMG – is now available for order, priced at £54,950.

Wednesday, January 18

CITROEN has confirmed prices for its extra special DS3. Badged ‘Ultra Prestige’, the car is on sale now and is priced from £20,700.

PRICING and specifications for the MY2012 Toyota Landcruiser V8 has been released. The range begins at £62,285 and is on sale March 1.

PEUGEOT does not plan to introduce a ‘budget’ 207 to sit alongside its new 208, the firm’s MD told Car Dealer. Read more

THE dealer group Barlow has completed the acquisition of Robert Eardley Skoda in Crewe and Stoke. Read more

Thursday, January 19

MITSUBISHI has decided to reveal its all-new corporate look at the Geneva Motor Show.

UK CAR production was up 5.8 per cent in 2011, says the SMMT. Read more

SEAT has announced it has appointed a whole host of new dealers. Read more

THE next phase in green motoring could be one step closer thanks to a new UK initiative. Read more

Friday, January 20

RENAULT has released their pricing structure for the new Twingo. The range begins at £10,350 for the Dynamique 1.2-litre.

VAUXHALL’S Luton and Ellesmere Port factories accounted for 57 per cent of LCV production in 2011 with its Vivaro-type van.

CHEVROLET sold 4.76m vehicles globally in 2011 – its best ever sales figure.

MOTOR Codes has launched its latest search for the Garage of Year. Read more