2013 Mercedes-Benz CLC spy shots

Rumours have been circulating for a while now that Mercedes-Benz is looking to introduce a smaller four-door coupe underneath the CLS, ready to compete with the likes of the Volkswagen Passat CC. These spy shots prove development is well underway.

Codenamed C117, the new CLC is based on the B-Class’s MFA front-wheel drive platform, however, the layout does allow for all-wheel drive gearing to be added underneath.

2012 Citroen C1

PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) has revealed its facelifted Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 city cars. The new models feature updated styling, some modern touches, and a more fuel-efficient engine.

Both feature a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine producing 50kW of power and 93Nm of torque. It offers average fuel consumption of just 4.3 litres per 100km, making it one of the most fuel-efficient cars this side of a hybrid.

Hyundai HND-7 Hexa Space Concept

Hyundai has revealed an innovative concept known as the HND-7 Hexa Space Concept at Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India.

HND-7 Hexa Space Concept is based on the compact ix20 platform and using Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language, it’s hard to believe that the HND-7 is actually an eight seat MPV.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder 2012 Detroit Motor Show

Nissan will unveil the next-generation Pathfinder concept, which although technically a concept, is more than likely going to give us a very clear indication of what the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will be like.

The new Pathfinder will move away from the Navara framework and make use of a Monocoque chassis (unibody) for a car-like feel. Reports suggest the next-generation mid-sized SUV will be increasingly geared towards city life rather than off-road ability, with Nissan supposedly revolutionising the Pathfinder brand to act more like a larger Murano than a Navara-based SUV. This is likely to attract more buyers to Nissan’s legendary SUV, which sold 2318 units in Australia in 2011. Nissan will also display the e-NV200 small van concept.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder