Ford generated some UK publicity for its Sync system, recruiting comedian Jimmy Carr and chat show host Jay Leno to demonstrate the in-car Wi-Fi available through Sync.
Potential Tesla Model S customers got their first chance to drive the new battery powered saloon car from the electric car manufacture Tesla, ahead of it being delivered next year.
Bentley could be seen racing an LMP 1 car against the might of Audi and Peugeot at the 2013 Le Mans, if a return to the top flight of sportscar racing is decided upon next summer.
Chelsea footballers, rejoice; just when you thought that the premium SUV market was getting a bit boring, with an endless supply of dull, grey, German off roaders with their six-figure price tags fighting for your chequebook, Maserati has decided to liven things up a bit.
Defence company BAE has finally confirmed its plans to cut over 3,000 jobs across the UK, with most of the cuts occurring in the military aircraft division.
The technology that gives Formula One drivers a speed boost at the touch of a button could soon be appearing in production cars, leading to greener, more economical sports cars.