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Ford Australia has confirmed that the hot three-door Fiesta ST will land in Australia in 2013. It will be the second ST model in Ford Australia’s line-up after the recently launched Focus ST. “We’re delighted to be bringing a new generation Fiesta ST to Australian performance enthusiasts in 2013,” said …

After numerous speculation, renderings and spy shots, Lexus has finally announced that its all-new 2014 IS compact executive sedan will make its global debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new Lexus IS is totally redesigned inside and out, with design cues heavily influenced by …

Czech manufacturer, Skoda, has teased us with a few more photos of one of their most important models, the 2013 Skoda Octavia, before its official debut in the coming days. The new pictures give us a glimpse of the car’s rear combination lights and the rear window and C-pillar treatment. …

The Chinese are not currently known for producing cars other than the cheap and nasty type, but that is all about to change soon. New start-up Chinese luxury brand, Qoros (who recently took out a court injunction to stop Kia from using the name Quoris on their first rear-drive prestige …

In a sign that the vast Chinese car market is increasingly important to car makers from across the world, Audi has launched a limited edition R8 specifically for the wealthy Chinese. Limited to just 80 examples, the Audi R8 China Edition is based on the pre-facelift R8 V10. It borrows …

What you see here is a thinly disguised BMW 4-Series, which is the new moniker for the coupé/convertible versions of the F30 3-Series. It marks the start of a series of “even-numbered” sporty BMWs, much like the 6-Series coupé/convertible is to the 5-series. The 4-Series Concept sports a more streamlined …

 Audi has officially unveiled the 2013 Audi RS6 Avant. Described as a “high-performance sports car for everyday use,” the super-fast wagon will hit 100km/h from a standstill in a blistering 3.9 seconds, and storms towards a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). It will hit 280km/h (174mph) with the optional …

Jaguar has introduced a new entry-level Jaguar XF to the market. The XF 2.0 Petrol Luxury is currently the company’s most affordable model, at A$68,900, taking over from the Jaguar XF 2.2-litre Diesel Luxury, which also receives a A$9,000 price cut for 2013 to A$69,900. The XF 2.0 Petrol Luxury …

The all new Mazda6 has hit showroom priced from A$33,460, excluding on-roads. The new car is bigger and a technology leader in the Mazda range here in Australia. Those hoping for a sub-A$30k entry price will be disappointed, but it is fair to say that the new price is just …

Fans of the gorgeous Lexus LF-CC can rejoice now. A Lexus insider has confirmed that the coupé has been green light for production and should arrive in showrooms in 2015. This comes after Lexus trademarked the ‘RC350’ moniker recently. The LF-CC will be built on the same rear-wheel drive platform …

Luxury new comer, Infiniti, has announced the pricing and specifications of their latest models in Australia, the Infiniti G37 Coupé and G37 Convertible. Priced from A$75,900 excluding on-roads, the two-door sports car will join the company’s FX SUV and M sports sedan in the showroom. Both coupé and convertible come in …

The new 2013 Porsche Cayman has been revealed at this week’s Los Angeles Motor Show. Lighter, lower and more agile, Porsche promises the third generation Cayman will boast a new level of driving performance unparalleled in its competitive class. Due to arrive in Australia in mid 2013, the two-seat mid-engine …

Further to earlier spy pictures, Toyota has released the first official photos of the new 2013 Toyota RAV4, and it looks sharp. However, the biggest news for Australian customers is Toyota will be offering a four-cylinder common-rail diesel in the mid-sized SUV for the first time. The new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel …

BMW first showed its i3 Concept electric city car at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Now, the German manufacturer is about to unveil a three-door version at the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show. Called the i3 Concept Coupe, the new version looses a pair of rear-hinged doors but gets …