The one man show, James May, the host of one of the most popular car show, has big plans concerning the purchase of a BMW i3 REx (Range Extender).

Even if James May is that critic that really pulls the heart of every car, when it comes to hybrids and electric vehicles, nobody can stand up to him.

The decision of buying his own BMW i3 REx came after May drove the i3 a some weeks ago, alongside Hammond and Clarkson. He also announced his intention during an interview with BBC Radio 4.

To be a reminder, the BMW i3 electric is coming in two versions, such as the full electric or the REx (Range Extender) version.

The BMW i3 REx is more expensive than the full electric, since it comes with a more significant power and drive range, that in comparison with the standard one.

We might be talking thus about an electric motor, developing 170 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque, with the unit being hooked to a single-speed transmission that sends the power to the rear wheels.

There is also a 650cc two-cylinder petrol burner added as a range extender and which develops an extra 34 horsepower.

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According to some reports from German magazine Autobild, the BMW Megacity will see its official debut at the 2011 Franfurt Motor Show.

To be honest, I may have gotten a bit more excited than necessary as by then the Bavarians will be showing us the first prototype of the Project I Megacity Car.

Still, the Frankfurt automotive event just got a bit more interesting and is going to be eagerly awaited by BMW fans with this in mind.

The actual production version of the Megacity will be arriving at a much later date, 2013 being mentioned but quite possibly, still the same motor show will house its launch.

While that remains to be seen there are still a few bits of information we, BMW fans, can enjoy as some sources are saying that the new car will be completely new, sharing no parts with other BMW brethren and thus becoming unique in its own right.

The BMW Megacity will feature a carbon fiber structure, will be full-electric, will be available in three body styles (four-seater, two-seater and a sports car) and will be built in Leipzig.

According to BMW targets the car is expected to sell around 150.000 units every year.

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