Steve Davies

Kia Motors dealers around the UK have launched innovative plans to keep the cars on their forecourts spotless and free from attack by the enemy of all car-owners, bird-droppings!

Innovative Spanish car maker SEAT is once again leading the way on in-car technology with the debut today of a pioneering and dynamic new satellite navigation system.

Most brands get involved in some kind of community or social activity - it's good for business, provides good photo opportunities and deflects attention away from unsavoury subjects such as executive pay, environmental pollution and fair trade.

Tony Fernandes, Team Principal of Team Lotus and Group CEO of the low cost airline AirAsia received a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) from the Queen this morning, in recognition of his services to promote commercial and educational links between the UK and Malaysia.

As sure as night follows day, Porsche has produced an even more powerful Panamera Turbo, called rather predictably... the Panamera Turbo S. Don't get me wrong, predictable is not the same as boring - how could 0 - 62 mph in 3.8 seconds plus a top speed of 191 mph ever lose its appeal? - But we saw this new model coming from a mile away and that unfortunately is part of the problem.

Unless of course you've been living on a remote island, away from TV, newspapers and the interweb, then you'll know that Ford is in the middle of launching its new Focus - a more significant event than any previous launch because despite being developed in Europe, it will be sold in over 120 markets worldwide.

It looks like the Aventador LP700-4 is not only 'fast' in terms of its performance - 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds - but also in how quickly Lamborghini are able to sell them. In less than a month since being launched at the Geneva Motor Show, the first year's allocation has already sold out and you'll already be looking towards 2013 for the next available production slot.

If like me you're sitting with your mouth wide-open staring at these pictures, then you'll be pleased to hear this is not a concept car, but in fact a real vehicle that you can buy. Soon.