Autoweek in review: What you might have missed

The new show Autoweek's Vinsetta Garage, will premiere Jan. 3 on Discovery's Velocity Network.

The five most-watched car ads of 2011 were announced, with Volkswagen's "The Force" commercial leading the pack.

The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for a nationwide ban on cell-phone use while driving.

Chrysler put plans in place to start producing the 2013 SRT Viper in Detroit.

In news from BMW, the carmaker plans to launch its 2013 BMW 6-series Gran Coupe at the Geneva motor show and its 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 at the Detroit auto show.

The Bentley Continental GT coupe and GTC convertible, the redesigned 2013 Honda Accord concept, and the reborn Acura NSX will all premiere at the Detroit auto show.

By Julie Alvin