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The Ford Puma ST has been spied almost completely free of disguise during cold weather testing in Sweden. Unsurprisingly it doesn't look particularly different to the regular Puma fitted with the ST-Line package (see the car at the bottom of this article). There are some subtle differences, though, including a front lip spoiler, twin round exhaust tips rather a single outlet with a rectangular finisher, and black wing mirror caps.

The BMW X5 and X6 are set to receive an xDrive40d variant complete with the brand's first mild-hybrid diesel powertrain, but BMW Australia isn't planning on bringing them Down Under. Due in May 2020, the new models will feature a revised 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder diesel mated to a 48V generator and mild-hybrid system.

Aston Martin has detailed the 2020 Vantage Roadster, complete with the world's fastest electrically-operated roof. That's right, the Vantage will go from zero to open-topped in just seven seconds at speeds up to 50km/h – just under twice as long as it takes to go from zero to 100km/h, according to Aston Martin.

Audi Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its new RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback, along with an online reservation platform. Pricing will start from $89,900 before on-road costs when local availability kicks off in August. Audi’s performance portfolio will get a handy boost with the addition of the all-new RSQ3 range, complete with the first sloping-roofed Sportback variant.

BMW Australia has announced pricing for the M2 CS, known internally as the drift machine, ahead of its arrival in the second half of the year. Priced from $139,900 before on-road costs, the M2 CS represents a $35,000 increase over the existing M2 Competition. That extra spend gets you a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six engine making 331kW and 550Nm, good for a 4.2-second sprint to 100km/h with a six-speed manual or a 4.0-second run in the seven-speed dual-clutch model.