Nissan will pay homage to its 370Z coupe in August with the release of the 50^th Anniversary edition. The special model features a two-tone Peter Brock-inspired livery, as a throwback to the Brock Racing Enterprises Datsun 240Z.

In August Nissan will launch the limited-run 50^th Anniversary GT-R, which features three paint finishes and white racing stripes. The interior has also been tweaked, while the twin-turbo V6 motor carries over.

Jaguar’s high-performance F-Pace SVR SUV touches down in August, to take on the front-runners in the performance SUV segment. The F-Pace SVR employs a 5.0-litre supercharged V8, capable of punching out a formidable 404kW/680Nm.

Jaguar will update its XE medium sedan range in August, which has been reduced to just two variants, down from 15. Diesel versions and the top-spec supercharged V6 are gone, with a 221kW/400Nm four-pot the only remaining engine option.

Alfa Romeo is set to commemorate its Nurburgring-conquering Giulia Quadrifoglio in August, with the release of the limited-run Giulia NRING. The NRING scores a number of performance goodies such as carbon ceramic brakes, carbon-fibre trim, special wheels and a matte grey colour.

After setting the Nurburgring lap record for a production SUV, Alfa Romeo will honour its Stelvio Quadrifoglio with the limited-run NRING edition, with three examples coming to Australia. A number of performance enhancements are included, but the model’s 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 carries over unchanged.

BMW will bring full-blooded M power to its X3 medium SUV for the first time ever in August, with the X3 M to take on the likes of the Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S. The X3 M features a number of performance upgrades headlined by a twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine pumping out 375kW/600Nm.

BMW’s coupe-style X4 medium SUV will be taken to the next level in August with the arrival of the X4 M, which will take up the challenge to the Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S Coupe. The X4 M scores a number of enhancements over the previously range-topping M40i variant, including the 375kW/600Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine.