SPY PICS: Mercedes-Benz CLS caught out

We'd been wondering how the next-generation Mercedes CLS will look – and based on these pics we'll continue to wonder…

But the images of this vehicle engaged in cold-climate testing in northern Scandinavia coincide with news that the 'four-door coupe' CLS recipe has been spiced up, offering the prospect of inline sixes replacing the current V6 units under the bonnet. Furthermore, the 2.1-litre turbo-diesel powerplants will be replaced by a new 2.0-litre engine that's said to be more refined and more frugal. Information to hand also suggests the manufacturer will continue to badge it 'CLS', despite rumours it would be renamed 'CLE', reflecting that E-Class DNA.

The new model is expected to lob in global markets from the northern hemisphere summer of 2018, which is winter our time. We're picking a late 2018 launch (Q4, perhaps?) in Australia.

Another vehicle snapped while taking to the road in wintry northern Europe is this Range Rover Sport, which previews a mid-life facelift for the current model. Little is known about the changes in store, with some projecting that the update model will be largely limited to cosmetic changes. Perhaps the new model will embrace some of Velar's design language in its frontal styling.

Also seen in the snow recently is a facelift of the Fiat 500 L, the upsized 500 in the range that isn't sold in Australia. Visual changes are expected to include new bumpers and revised tail lights, at the very least. There will likely be a redesigned interior as well, featuring an updated (larger) infotainment screen. It's being reported that the 500 L will migrate to higher quality upholstery across the range. The 500 L remains an unlikely prospect for the local market.