Kia Forte 5 2014: More than a Facelift

In Chicago, the South Korean manufacturer has its model Forte 5 2014.

Among the most obvious changes, there is a new section before hosting a grid closer to make room for the more aggressive grille, which is reminiscent of the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and Evo.

Under the hood
The main improvements to the Kia Forte 5 2014 found under the hood. The chassis is new, while the 4-cylinder 2.4-liter disappears from the landscape, the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter GDI (direct injection) to 173 hp is the new entry-level unit.

A new engine option joins the latter. It is a 4-cylinder 1.6-liter turbocharged, direct injection, which delivers a power of 201 horsepower.

In both cases, depending on the model, we find a manual gearbox or an automatic transmission, both 6-speed.

Kia Forte 5 2014 will find themselves concession within a few months.

Photos : Kia

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2014 Chevrolet Spark EV

The all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark small will be sold initially in California, Oregon, South Korea and of course Canada.

It is powered by an electric motor combined with a long battery life, which deliver a total force of 130 hp and an impressive torque of 400 lb-ft.

The Spark EV is the first all-electric car in North America to offer an optional rapid charging SAE DC to recharge 80% of the strength of the battery in just 20 minutes.

Photo : Chevrolet

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BMW M8: a rumor of more persistent

This is wishful thinking long cherished leaders of the division of BMW M Sport: Designing a high-performance sports coupe, exclusive and bearing claw Mr. A cut of the caliber of Aston Martin Vantage, Audi R8 GT, Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Gallardo, Maserati GranTurismo and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.

Thus, after the M3, M5, M6, X5M and X6M, it is more likely that we see appear at the beginning of 2016 a coupe M8. Lightweight coupe that borrows its below those of the coupe i8. But there all resemblance stops with rechargeable hybrid model.

Between these two cars, it's like going from one extreme to another.

While the BMW i8 hybrid rechargeable hosts the most environmentally friendly, the coupe M8 inherit a powerful twin-turbo V8 deploying more than 600 horses, whose speed would be 322 km / h (200 mph).

The style of the car takes its inspiration from the M1 Hommage concept, introduced in 2008, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the iconic BMW M1. It might also be appropriate forms of i8 concept.

A final decision should be made aware of the year relating to the production or not, cut the M8 anyway, will be available in very limited quantities.

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