Italian supercar maker Ferrari will unleash the fastest and most powerful road car it has ever built in the first quarter of 2013. The F12 Berlinetta will be propelled by a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 capable of reaching 100km/h in just 3.1 seconds.

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NISSAN Australia is getting set to revive the Pulsar SSS badge to widen the appeal of the small car locally. The Pulsar SSS hatch follows on from the sedan that launches earlier in 2013 as the replacement for the poorly-received Tiida small car.

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Kia Australia looks set to introduce a new-generation Rondo compact people-mover in the early stages of 2013, with styling that brings it into line with the company's signature Peter Schreyer-led design language.

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Based on the same Epsilon II platform that underpins the highly regarded Opel Insignia, the Malibu mid-sizer will slot neatly between the Cruze and Commodore in Holden's range to replace the unloved Epica sedan. 2.5-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines are likely plus a Camry Hybrid-baiting 'Eco' model is also a possibility for Australia.

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Volkswagen is set to create a new market niche with the release of the Crafter 4Motion. Essentially a jacked-up 4X4 version of their Crafter commercial van, VW are hoping to appeal to government, law enforcement agencies and motor-home converters.

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Honda will add a hybrid model to its Accord range after the next generation mid-sizer is released in petrol guise in Australia in mid 2013. Honda is yet to reveal whether the Thai-build sedan will be a plug-in or use its existing hybrid system found in the CR-Z and Insight.

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Holden will attempt to reignite interest in the large-car segment in Australia by releasing its crucial VF Commodore in mid-2013. The new model is expected to be lighter, more fuel efficient and safer than the model it replaces, and will reportedly be available with a collision warning system and blind-spot alert. Expect an upgraded V6 and optional V8 for the all-important model.

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