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

Monday, November 21

LEXUS has unveiled a V6 version of its new GS. The 2.5-litre petrol GS 250 will debut alongside the GS 450h in June.

MOTORWELL will take over the Mitsubishi franchise in Bridport. They take the site from the Southgate Group. Read more

THE average used car asking price fell in quarter three of 2011, dipping below the £9k mark. Read more

MORE than a quarter of cars fail their MOT at three years old on lighting, signalling, tyres and wheels, the IAM has found.

Tuesday, November 22

MOTOR Codes has received full OFT approval for its Service and Repair Code. Read more

PORSCHE has revealed prices for its new 911 Cabriolet. The range kicks off with the Carrera at £79,947 and arrives in March.

BMW MD Tim Abbott believes this winter could be the toughest yet for the car market. Read more

THE SMMT has awarded Jaguar Land Rover its 2011 Award for Automotive Innovation for the Range Rover Range_e prototype.

Wednesday, November 23

VW has shown off its Passat Alltrack – a Passat estate with 4Motion four-wheel-drive and a raised ride height. UK orders start in April.

FORD’S Focus ST will get a starring role in the modern remake of The Sweeney. It hits cinema screens next year. Read more

THE average cost of running a new car is now £6,689 per year, says the RAC – a 14 per cent jump over 2010.

CHINESE firms have impressed Euro NCAP. The new MG6 and Geely Emgrand EC7 have been awarded four stars in the latest round of crash tests. Read more

Thursday, November 24

SEAT’S president has revealed he wants his firm to emulate the success of sister brand Skoda. Read more

BMW’S 5 series is to be the first model to get the firm’s tri-turbo, six-cylinder diesel technology. It packs 376bhp and 699Nm.

JUDGES have named Renault’s all-electric Kangoo Z.E. as International Van of the Year. It’s the first time an EV has won.

HYUNDAI UK managing director Tony Whitehorn has been appointed president and CEO of the company. Read more

Friday, November 25

THE SMMT has called for investment and growth action in the Government’s Autumn Statement. Read more

SEAT president James Muir reveals he’s axed the firm’s Auto Emocion slogan. Read more

EV CHARGING point maker Elektromotive has called on the Government to continue the electric car grant.

SUBARU has made an even hotter Impreza – the 316bhp S206. 300 are to be made but they’re all for Japan.