It’s a general rule that modified cars attract higher insurance premiums. But if you drive a modified car – as many auto enthusiasts do – the impact on insurance cost depends on the amount and type of modification and how it affects the car’s performance. Different insurance companies also have different sets of guidelines regarding modifications. Some decline to insurance modified cars as they consider the risk to be too high.
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Infiniti has a reputation for producing stylish cars with sporting performance, which have won over fans as demanding as world champion F1 driver Sebastian Vettel. However it wasn’t a smooth ride – there were plenty of hiccups on the way. Nissan introduced the Infiniti brand in 1989, under pressure to compete with Toyota and Honda’s new luxury divisions Lexus and Acura. Japanese cars ruled the American market in the 1990s, but they still had work to do in a crowded market until really finding their feet in 2003 and establishing the G sedan as a new classic.
Slow off the Line
The first Infiniti G sedan hit the market in 1991 as the G20, a slightly improved Nissan Primera with a 140hp 1.6L V4 engine and luxuries including a Bose stereo. Sales were slow in a saturated market of compact luxury cars, and it was discontinued in 1997. The G20 returned a few years later and was now marketed heavily to women, but sales still failed to really take off. After some reflection, Infiniti rebranded in 2003 and emerged as a chic and teach-savvy brand for the new millennium. [click to continue…]
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The definition of a sports car is often up for debate. It was probably defined best in the age of the classic Triumph Spitfire or the MG Midget – small convertible, two-seaters with aerodynamic design. Now, with models such as high performance saloons, the definition has become broader. It’s without question that a modern BMW 3 Series or an Alfa Romeo could outperform their forebears. A modern performance car would render an old Triumph practically sluggish. In the modern market most people’s idea of a delectable sports car would be an Alfa Romeo.
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Ariel Atom has been launched in India priced between Rs. 55 to Rs. 85 lakhs. Although we have no roads in the country for such a machine, the two tracks in India are the perfect locations to utilize the power of this car. What do you think, will Ariel even sell ten units of the Atom this year?
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Formula 1 has always been about glamour. Although racing means serious business, when the races are done, everything else takes forefront. Parties, shopping and socializing are the three key areas where every Formula 1 driver has his eyes set on in every race. The race which has the glamour of glamour is undoubtedly the Monoca grand prix, which sees the presence of billionaires showcasing their financial prowess with their parties and yacht.
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Maruti Suzuki will unveil its attack on the premium hatchback segment with the new Swift. Prices of the new Swift 2011 are already out and confusion is all of a sudden admit us. Some think its overprice, while others think otherwise. Truth to be told, the pricing of the new Swift is right on target at Rs. 6.8 lakhs for the petrol Swift ZXi and Rs. 7.6 lakhs for the diesel Swift ZDi. The prices are all after registration and insurance, New Delhi. The new Maruti Swift is cheaper than the Volkswagen Polo and Fiat Grande Punto and offers more as well. Checkout all the details of the new Maruti Swift, including new features, colours, engines and fuel efficiency.
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Insurance is a recurring expenditure. But in the eyes of some it could be an investment. Every each we buy or renew insurance policies but do we ever bother to check what our policy covers. Have we ever thought of including whiplash compensation in our policy cover. The answer is a straight no, because most policies don’t offer this feature as standard but only as a rider. A rider adds additional features on the policy for a slight premium.
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