Infiniti Launches M35 In Geneva

March 4, 2010
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Just behind its new European diesel range, Infiniti has announced a new M35 Hybrid model at the Geneva Motor Show. The M35 Hybrid marks the luxury brand’s first gas-electric offering.

Based on the all-new M sedan, the M35 Hybrid pairs Infiniti’s 3.5L V6 with a compact hybrid drive system. Although Nissan, Infiniti’s parent company, has offered a hybrid in the form of the Altima Hybrid, the system used in the M represents Nissan’s first in-house designed hybrid drive system. Infiniti refers to its hybrid system as Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid.

The M35 Hybrid utilizes a unique twin-clutch system, enabling the gas engine to completely decouple from the driveline, reducing mechanical drag. Infiniti…

Infiniti Head Talks About Upcoming EV

March 2, 2010
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Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s president has already confirmed that its Infiniti luxury brand will be offering an all-electric vehicle late last year. However, up until now, few details about the Infiniti EV has been given.

Just recently though Infiniti head Toru Saito has offered some new information about the forthcoming Infiniti electric vehicle. According to Saito, Infiniti’s first electric vehicle will take the form of a small car, likely similar with the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series. Infiniti sees the compact luxury segment growing rapidly in the coming years, surpassing the current entry-level luxury segment, which includes cars like the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series and even Infiniti’s own G.

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Infiniti Launches Limited Edition FX for European Market

February 4, 2010
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Infiniti will have to step it up a notch to be able to be felt and seen in the roads of London, Paris or Rome. And Infiniti will just do that with their introduction of a more exclusive version of the FX crossover.

Only a hundred FX Limited Edition models will be produced fro the Western Europe, and eighteen of those will be bound for the United Kingdom. The vehicles will also be individually numbered. The number makes the Infiniti FX Limited Edition unconventionally rare pieces for a volume manufacturer. A package that includes interior and exterior upgrades, however, will be available for both the FX37S and FX50S models.

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2013 Nissan GT-R Hybrid To Get Powertrain From Infiniti Essence

December 28, 2009
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The Nissan GT-R Hybrid—which will be released as a 2013 model in 2012—is rumored to use the same powertrain that the 2009 Infiniti Essence Concept currently has. Along with the battery powered electric powertrain, a 3.8 liter twin turbo V6 will also be fitted to the 2013 Nissan GT-R Hybrid.

With all the ‘green’ technologies, the 2013 GT-R is expected to be heavier than the current 1,725 kg GT-R. But despite the weight, the 2013 GT-R would still be able to produce a total of 441 kW (600 hp)—118 kW from the petrol-guzzler and 118 kW from the two electric motors. The 2013 Nissan GT-R hybrid is expected to achieve 25-30…

The Star Of The Show: 2011 Infiniti M

December 8, 2009
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Due to go on sale spring of 2010, the 2011 Infiniti M starred the LA Auto Show this week.

The Infiniti M is set to come with two engine options: a 3.7 Liter V6 and a 5.6 Liter V8—each will be available with rear- or all-wheel drive. The 3.7 Liter V6 can put out 330 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 270 pound feet of torque at 5000 rpm. The direct-injected 5.6 Liter V8 churns out 420 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 417 pound feet of torque at 4400 rpm. Both engines will be backed up with a seven-speed automatic gearbox with Drive Sport Package (for the RWD).

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Due To Faulty Tire Pressure Monitor Nissan Recalls 143,000 Cars

October 28, 2009
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Due to a faulty tire pressure monitor, Nissan says that it will recall almost 143,000 2008 and 2009 model year Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. According to Nissan the error is due to a system nut that may not work in areas where heavy amounts of road salt are used during the winter months.

The automaker will replace a nut that could deteriorate due to the corrosive salt. The nut secures the monitoring system to its sensor-transmitter. If it fails, the monitoring system lamp would illuminate. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that drivers could ignore the lamp when they see no tire is flat and should a problem arise, the…

Infiniti to Release M35 by 2012

October 28, 2009
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Joining the luxury hybrid bandwagon started by Lexus, Infiniti has also confirmed it will release a hybrid version of its all new 2011 M. The car will be called the Infiniti M35 Hybrid, the environment friendly luxury sedan will arrive in Infiniti dealers this coming spring 2011 as a 2012 model.

The hybrid car will be based on the next generation of the M sedan, the M35 Hybrid will be the first Nissan car to use the automaker’s in-house developed hybrid technology. Nissan’s new hybrid technology utilizes a single electric motorYour browser may not support display of this image. mated to a twin-clutch system, allowing for a single prop shaft to…

A First Look at the 2011 Infiniti QX

September 22, 2009
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Infiniti has earlier confirmed that a revised version of their flagship QX SUV will come out next year. After the confirmation, a couple of leaked images have hit the web and we now have our first look that the heavily updated, full size luxury SUV.

The source of the image is still unknown, but it looks that the images were taken from a previous car show. Whatever the case, the vehicle in the picture is the revised version of the Infiniti QX56, and will be dubbed as the 2011 model.

At first look the SUV has a more flowing look; Infiniti’s bold grille is still front and center. It was given a…

Infiniti Essence: A Mean Time Car

July 2, 2009
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Driving the new Infiniti Essence will surely makes you feel like a movie star in an action or fiction film. This awesome car is a metal three-piece folding roof, its 320PS G37 Convertible has been designed without compromise to look as beautiful with the top up as it does down. Its dramatic design, technology and performance statement is a 600PS petrol or electric hybrid vehicle with rear-wheel drive.

However, this Infiniti Essence may come as a fiction flick, since it will never be sold in the market - EVER. The Infiniti Essence was only made to celebrate the 20th-year anniversarry of Infiniti.

But don’t be sad, because Japan, for instance, will release…

Infiniti Essence Concept Is Brand Icon

March 18, 2009
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Nissan has finally found the strategy to make women more interested in cars instead of just treating them as a mere necessity to tow them from one place to another. The Infiniti Essence Concept sure has the looks and the vital statistics to attract the male populace but take a hike guys because women are lining up for the Louis Vuitton luggage that matches the new supercar. The LV luggage is custom-fitted inside the Infiniti Essence Concept’s rear hatch so women have no choice but to buy the car just so they can match their LV’s  properly.

Seriously though, the Infiniti Essence Concept is perhaps the most attractive car that Nissan…

2009 Infiniti FX50: making you green with envy

January 29, 2009
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If you want a combined luxury vehicle with the kick of a sports car then opt for the 2009 Infiniti FX50. The new Infiniti FX50 is a far cry from the older FX45 AWD which lacks the new model’s exquisiteness.

The FX50 is hands down a technology showpiece which rightly belongs to the showrooms rather than the regular garage. It can however give its
European rivals a run for their money.

The 2009 Infiniti FX50 has a V8 engine and luxurious interior on top of the other luxurious and safety features. It also has a stiffer body structure compared to the FX45 and packed with features that make it a deserving of its…