There are currently...

There are currently 152 UK sites, but only 40 operate as stand-alone sellers. The rest are part of BMW agents, and often have only a few cars on show. More independent outlets are planned, with space for display areas dedicated to John Cooper Works accessories. The move is also designed to deal with the increased availability of used MINIs.

Meanwhile, bosses at...

Meanwhile, bosses at Pirelli are dismayed with reports that the tyre firm"s calendar is being sold on Internet auction sites by workers at its Carlisle plant. Some copies of the calendar, which features famous models and celebrities, have fetched н‚бЈ310. The 35,000 worldwide print run is for staff, suppliers and VIPs only. A Pirelli spokesman said: "We"re not at all happy about this."

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Various designs are...

Various designs are available, from robust rubber units to those with stylish drilled aluminum finishes. Specialist firm Ledco has just introduced its latest version – so we put it in the spotlight.

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The dash device shows...

The dash device shows a green light, but it turns red on the day a payment is due, then prevents the car starting if no money is received within four days. It can be reversed when the bank gets the cash.

Bizarrely, the US system is boosting business, rather than stopping it, as fewer borrowers are defaulting.

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