Mini Roadster will compete with the Mazda MX-5

The sixth model in the range of Mini was the first in the history of the brand, which received soft top and only a two seats. Mini Roadster built on the same platform as the Mini Coupe, which, in turn, uses the platform of a hatchback.

Mini already have a model with fabric top - Mini Convertible, but the Roadster has a more sporty appearance and only two seats. In addition, the developers promise more sporty handling, as the Roadster has a lower center of gravity, optimized aerodynamics and other chassis settings.

Power units Roadster gets the same as the Coupe. Basic for modification Cooper will be the 122-horsepower 1.6-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine. Modification Cooper S is equipped with a 184-horsepower turbo engine, Cooper SD gets 143-hp diesel engine, while flagship JCW have reserved the same 1.6-liter turbo, but in the 211-hp version. As a transmissions offer six-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Sales of Mini Roadster in Europe will begin next summer.

Declassified appearance of serial Honda CR-V

The fall of 2011 were published images of crossover, directed by the manufacturer to the Patent Office. Current photos of Honda CR-V, demonstrated by the company on its official website are identical with published previously almost completely. The crossover differs from the concept prototype of wheels of smaller diameter and a few modified bumpers.

Earlier it was stated that with the change of generations crossover become more technological and dynamic. In addition, it is known that CR-V gets seven-seat cabin and an expanded range of power plants. However, the specific technical details manufacturer has not yet spoiled, reserving information to the Los Angeles premiere.

However, according to some sources in the U.S. Honda CR-V gets more powerful the 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine. According to another version, the motor range of crossover replenish a 2.5-liter 200-horsepower engine, while in Europe, where the CR-V gets the autumn of next year, to it offer diesel engines.

Peugeot to revive the abbreviation GTI

Peugeot 208 will have two "charged" modification. For that the French are going to revive the once-popular abbreviation GTI, in memory of the Peugeot 205 GTI, the former in the 80s of last century one of the icons of "hot hatchbacks".

Peugeot 208, as expected, will receive a three-and five-door body, and selling it to start next summer. But the 208 GTI will be available only in a few months after the main modifications. To "charged" versions provides two variants of the 1.6-liter turbo, which currently equipped with the Citroen DS3 and the Mini Cooper.

Peugeot 208 GTI will provide 154-horsepower modification of turbo engine, and the version that will 204-horsepower engine is likely to be called GTI Racing. The difference in price between the two will be, according to preliminary data, about 6000 euro. The fastest 208 GTI acceleration to 100 km/h will take about 7 seconds.

It is also reported that the modification GTI will be equipped with a more aggressive aerodynamic body kit and advanced spoilers, the design of which borrow from the rally cars. In addition, for 208 GTI will develop its own line of wheels.

The new Tesla Roadster will appear in 2014

As previously reported, the following year Tesla to release a sedan Model S, which will have to make some kind of competition to the BMW 5-Series. A year later, Tesla plans to build on its base convertible and crossover Model X. The only currently in free market model of the company - Roadster - completely updated for 2014. It is known that the use units of Lotus, on the basis of which was created the current generation of model, Tesla intends to refuse.

The head of company Elon Musk said that for the new Roadster planned to create a new universal platform. However, the novelty of it relative, because Roadster, likely to be built on a shortened platform of the sedan Model S. However, according to Musk on this platform the company will build all of its further development over the next four to five years. These plans include the development of a sedan, which are intended Tesla, must compete with the BMW 3-Series.

Goodbye to current generation of Roadster in the company going as early as this December.

The famous Citroen 2CV will have successor

One of the most affordable models the postwar period, "ugly duckling" Citroen 2CV gets the ideological successor. The novelty which the French are going to call 3CV, will replace a hatchback C2 in the current model range of brand.

French promise that Citroen 3CV become a model of a new approach to the layout of urban car. According to the head of concern PSA, the novelty will receive ample space for passengers, high ride, comparable to the legendary GS, and appearance in the spirit of the best examples of brand design. It is possible that the main decisions of the exterior designers borrow from concept Revolte 2009 - about this prototype is also said that the designers were inspired by the model 2CV.

According to company representatives, to develop a 3CV will be used platform of hatchback DS3. While not known for certain when to novelty will appear on the market: as the approximate date is 2013. It is also reported that for novelty has developed hybrid power plant.