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nWhile supplies of Mitsubishi's ''people carriers'' normally fall well behind demand, the importers have, unusually, put a limited edition of the larger model on the market.

The Space Wagon Ovation, left, has air conditioning, two-tone paintwork and an engine immobiliser. Powered by the two-litre 131bhp petrol engine, the seven-seater costs from #17,995.

n Maserati is about to re-launch itself with an updated version of the Quattroporte saloon, and some completely new models will follow. Maranello Concessionaires, the UK Ferrari importer, has taken over the Maserati franchise. New Maserati dealers are being appointed, some will be existing Ferrari agents. As for retail sales, the makes will be regarded as independent.

n Next week's Fleet Show at Donington will see the UK debut of the only diesel powered car in the mini class, the Seat Ibiza 1.7-litre SDi.

Its best figure on the official test cycles has proved to be as high as 78.9mpg.