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

Monday, November 14

OFSTED has declared Toyota’s UK-based automotive and engineering training academy as ‘outstanding’.

TO celebrate Aston Martin’s Facebook page receiving its one-millionth fan, the firm is letting users help design a one-off car.

MERCEDES has unveiled its new ML 63 AMG. The sporty SUV returns 23.9 mpg and emits 276g/km of CO2.

DOBIES Seat’s sales manager is embarking on a restoration project of a G-reg Mk1 Ibiza. It’s one of 15 left in the UK. Read more

Tuesday, November 15

THE average value of used cars decreased by four per cent in October, says the National Association of Motor Auctions. Read more

THE Government is under pressure from backbench MPs to re-think plans to raise fuel duty by 8p next year.

RENAULT has inaugurated its test centre in Lardy, France for its EVs. The centre represents a £24m investment by the firm.

AFTER a period of 75 years, the pre-war British maker Atlanta has been revived. A new car is scheduled to be unveiled in the Spring.

Wednesday, November 16

KIA has announced Mr. Byung-Tae (Brandon) Yea as its new president. He replaces Mr. Sun-Young Kim with immediate effect. Read more

FORD has shown off the Escape SUV at the LA Motor Show. For Europe, it’ll be badged Kuga and replace the current car.

NEW car finance was up 11 per cent in September, says the FLA. More than £1.1bn worth of finance was provided during the month. Read more

PORSCHE has revealed the Panamera GTS. Under the bonnet is a 4.8-litre, 430bhp V8, and it’s on sale in February from £90,409.

Thursday, November 17

UK-based car manufacturing rose 14.1 per cent in October and is up 5.8 per cent over the year-to-date.

KIA is supporting Road Safety Week with the ‘Kia Walking Bus’ scheme. More than 15,000 children are now walking to school under the programme.

LAND Rover has taken over Euston Station with a bold marketing campaign featuring the new Evoque. It runs until November 27.

CAR Dealer has been awarded ‘Trade Journal of the Year’ by the automotive charity BEN for its fundraising exploits. Read more

Friday, November 18

BMW MD Tim Abbott has revealed the German maker is using social media trends to spot problem cars. Read more

NISSAN has released the first sound bite of the mad Juke-R. The car features the GT-R’s 3.6-litre, twin-turbo V6 under its bonnet.

CARRS of Exeter has opened its newly refurbished Ferrari showroom. It’s the first dealer in the south west to showcase Ferrari’s new corporate identity. Read more

AUDI’S baby A1 supermini has grown two extra doors. The new car will be called ‘A1 Sportback’ and arrives early next year.