Rumored: Saab's MINI Rival

There are some sketches on the internet that were rumored to be found in GM design studio and they're a little interesting: a MINI rival from the General Motors. But it's not clear which GM division's badge would the car carry.

While the drawings spotted reportedly featured Chevy design cues, the scribes over at Motor Trend venture that Chevrolet couldn't sell it at high enough a price-point to make it a viable option. It'd be too small for Buick or Cadillac, and too European-flavored for Pontiac. It doesn't fit Hummer's and GMC's lineups, either. That leaves Saab and Saturn, either or both of which (in possible collaboration with Vauxhall/Opel) could present a good alternative to BMW's popular MINI retro-hatch, which will compete with Fiat's hot-selling 500 and Alfa Romeo's upcoming Junior model soon.

Rejected Renderings Of Mercedes-Benz CLC

The new Mercedes-Benz CLC, the newest coupe offering of the Stuttgart based company, officially unveiled last week. Though Mercedes claims it has 1,100 improvements, the new CLC don't go far from being a restyled version of the old C-Class Sportcoupe.

It basically looks like the first-gen model with the nose of the new C-Class. But there were of course other designs being considered. These renderings show what the new CLC could been. Nearly all of the renderings feature more dynamic designs than the one that unveiled. Perhaps if the 2009 CLC looks like one of these renderings, there would be more interest in Mercedes' newest hatch.

Gallery: Rejected Mercedes-Benz CLC Renderings

Breaking: Hyundai Releases Official Renderings Of Concept Genesis Coupe

Hyundai has just released the official renderings of the Concept Genesis Coupe, which show a stylized version of its forthcoming production rear-wheel-drive. The Concept Genesis Coupe will make its public debut at the LA Auto Show in a couple of weeks.

There's no other info yet but it can come with the 3.8L V6 as the top engine.

Gallery: Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe