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Audi will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its performance sub-division by launching four new RS models this year.

The division, quattro GmbH, is also promising to produce more sporting versions of Audi cars more quickly.

Porsche is to unveil the Mk2 version of its Panamera four-door model, including the first plug-in hybrid version.

The car will be revealed at the Shanghai Motor Show on 21st April and arrive in UK showrooms in July.

Kia is looking to add sports and performance cars to its range to help raise its brand image.

As part of this the brand is even considering a rear-wheel-drive coupé based on the 2011 GT concept.

Mercedes will be the first company to market with a commercially available fuel-cell car in 2014, but has yet to decide on production volumes, how the car will be distributed or future escalation of the project.

That’s the opinion of Vice-President of Research and Development Prof Dr Herbert Kohler, who says all these questions are on the table.

Nissan will unveil its TeRRA, a zero-emissions four-seater concept car, at the Paris show later this month.

According to its creators the four-wheel-drive TeRRA, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, proves that zero emissions vehicles aren’t just for cities.

Subaru has announced a £6,000 price cut on its WRX STI high-performance saloon, leaving plenty of change for a 20 horsepower power hike costing £1,599.

The all-wheel-drive range-topper can now be bought for £26,995, which Subaru believes will attract 62-plate buyers in September.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed that the power-packed AMG version of its new CLS Shooting Brake is to become reality.

A prototype of the CLS 63 AMG made a surprise appearance, complete with camouflage, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month.