Making non manufacturer approved modifications could improve car insurance premiums by up to $9,600. This is according to research by the UK based uSwitch.com.
These pricing implications are putting off many motorists from making modifications to their vehicles, despite the fact that they can improve both the performance and appearance.
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.
GM has revealed a new roadster, dubbed the Breckland Beira. This stylish new car rides on GM’s Kappa platform, which is the foundation for cars like the Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, and Opel GT. This car is powered by the venerable 400hp 6.0L LS2 V8.
In Europe and other markets, Honda offers its Accord with both 2.0 and 2.4L gasoline powered engines, as well as a 2.2L four-cylinder i-DTEC turbo-diesel. This same car is to be offered in the U.S. as the Acura TSX.
