The Mitsubishi Shogun

Interesting facts: This model is only known as the Shogun in the UK. It is called the Mitsubishi Pajero in Japan and few other countries, Mitsubishi Montero (meaning "mountain hunter") in Spain, India, and the Americas (except Brazil). It is not on sale in the US (since 2006) and the latest model is the 4th generation.

The new Audi R8 V10

Sneak preview of the new Audi R8 V10.

Volvo unveils 6 new models

The New V60

Volvo has had their most significant product launch ever. 6 new models were unveiled at an exclusive event in Gothenburg, Sweden. These are the new S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 models - all with updates based on feedback from customers. They will be officially revealed to the public at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

The New S60

London Taxi taken over by the Chinese

Chinese car manufacturer Geely has bought LTI, makers of the legendary black London cabs, for £11.4 million. This includes  plant, equipment and property, intellectual property rights, trade marks and the "goodwill of the business" as well as Manganese Bronze Holdings (MBH) 48% stake in the joint venture manufacturing company in Shanghai set up by Geely and MBH in 2009 and MBH's stock of unsold vehicles.  MBH is the manufacturer of the cabs.

LTI which is based in Coventry went into administration in October. According to news reports, production of the TX4 cabs will still continue in their Coventry plant. They also have revealed plans to come out with new green cabs in the near future.