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.

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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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Mini Cooper Five-door in 2014

The current version of the Mini Cooper will be replaced next year. It will include a wide range of models and versions, including a new version of the five-door Cooper.

Recall that, so far, the Mini Cooper, Cooper S and Cooper JCW are only sold in three-door version. Currently, only the Countryman range offers the opportunity to enjoy five doors.

The Mini Cooper hatchback
It goes without saying that the main change that will result from this second generatio, will the version with four-door hatchback, which will enrich the offer that was previously limited to three doors.

Mini Cooper 2014 based on an entirely new platform, which will be used by BMW to design and market a more compact model than are the BMW 1 Series. This car will be developed around the principle has been that of the Mini Countryman, but the ground clearance has been lowered. Some even suggest the name of a range ahead, named Traveller.

There is every reason to believe that a concept car would be unveiled next September at the International Motor Show Frankfurt and the final version should be released in March 2014, at the International Geneva Motor Show.

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