Kia will be debuting a new model – the Soul – during the Paris Motor Show and will be released April 2009. The new car is powered by a 1.6 or 2.0 liter gasoline engine. The UK will get the option of the 1.6 liter gasoline or diesel engine.

Kia will also be offering a line of customization parts that will give consumers the ability to make their Soul unique and different from others. This means that there will be a vareity of accessories, color combinations, and options to choose from. The color combinations are said to be inspired by the Diva and Searcher, Soul Burner concepts that were revealed in Geneva.

The pricing has not been released.

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All wheel drive can be a great thing while taking corners at high speeds on road courses, or maybe even driving in the snow, but let’s face it – nothing is quite as fun as a high powered rear wheel drive car. By taking styling cues from the ever-popular Murcielago LP640, and integrating an all-new rear wheel drive setup, Lamborghini may have just created their best work of art yet.

Sporting a tweaked V12 engine, the Murcielago SV will pump out 680 horsepower while still weighing 220lbs less than the LP640. To keep the wheels on the ground at high speeds, the SV will utilize a fixed rear wing. It may be a little tacky to some, but the functionality of it speaks for itself. A top speed of well over 200mph is expected of this high dollar supercar, but it should still be tame enough to pick up groceries on the weekends, if you can find a place to store them for the ride home, that is.

The Lamborghini Murcielago SV will surely attract crowds from all over the world when it is debuted at the next Paris Motor Show.

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The new 2009 Ferrari GT will be the first Ferrari in history to have a mid-front mounted engine. The GT’s engine will also feature direct injection fuel system helping the 4.3l V8 engine push 460 CV or roughly 450 horsepower through a newly engineered 7-speed dual clutch transmission that will also be making a debut in this innovative new vehicle.

Ferrari is keeping with its ways when it comes to the body of this car. The GT will see a full aluminum body and chassis and possibly a composite roof. Ferrari also plans on a retractable hard top to finish off the sports car feel. In addition to sporting the classic Ferrari styling cues, the GT’s cabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials by Ferrari’s own skilled artisans. New accessories and equipment, such as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system ensure that this vehicle is a highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether the top is up or down.

We can expect to see this car to hit show room floors by the end of the year at the earliest. The GT will hopefully also stay on a budget, possibly entering the market with a cheaper price tag of $120,000. Ferrari says “The Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a car which embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sporty design and innovation, but also seek a car with greater versatility than ever.” Ferrari, we expect none the less.

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