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Microsoft teams up with automakers for Windows 7 theme packs
So far Infiniti, Porsche, Ferrari and Ducati have all created custom themes for Windows 7, including desktop wallpapers, slide shows, screen savers and color schemes. Of course, automakers aren't the only companies taking part, with themes also available from Coca-Cola and Pepsi, th...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Autoblog
Tokyo 2009: Nissan Fuga hybrid to arrive in Japan late 2010, U.S. in 2011
Unlike the electronic CVT systems used by Toyota, Ford and General Motors, Nissan has opted to configure its system using a conventional automatic transmission - in this case, a seven-speed unit. The electric drive is provided by a single motor sandwiched between the engine and the tran...
Thu, Oct 22 | from Autoblog
Nissan confirms electric vehicle for Infiniti brand
Lexus has established itself as one of the greenest luxury automakers on the planet – thanks to a wide variety of hybrid models, including the recently launched hybrid-only HS 250h – but Japanese rival Infiniti will look to steal the eco crown in the coming years with at least one electric...
Wed, Oct 21 | from Leftlane
Nissan Land Glider concept could make production under Infiniti banner
Nissan’s Infiniti luxury brand will soon be launching its first hybrid vehicle in the form of the M35 Hybrid in early 2011, but the Japanese luxury marque could become far more serious about efficiency soon thereafter. Nissan has revealed that a version of the Land Glider concept could be...
Tue, Oct 20 | from Leftlane
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 10.7.09
Review: 2009 Lexus LX570 is three tons of luxury with a dollop of off-road mastery With proven Land Cruiser bloodlines, and the Tundra's V8 muscle underhood, the seven-passenger LX competes in the rarefied full-size luxury SUV segment. But what does this Japanese entrant hold over its B...
Wed, Oct 7 | from Autoblog
Forbes names 12 hardest new cars to find
But Forbes says the hardest to find new car recently is actually the Audi Q5. The Four-Ringed crossover sat around in showrooms an average of only 16.8 days in June and July. Audi had another hit on the list with its S5, which tied for 12th place with the Mini Cooper.
Sun, Sep 6 | from Autoblog
2009 Infiniti FX50: Road Trip Day 3 -- Grand Canyon to LA
And the FX50 drives great. As noted on Days One and Two, the driving position, steering and handling are spot-on, and NVH issues aside (see Day Two), the V8 is a monster. This Infiniti eats up miles with confidence and flair. It's the real deal.
Thu, Sep 3 | from Straightline
Opinion: Infiniti FX : SOUND FX?
Car And Driving - Yes, it's another luxury 4x4 but Infiniti says that its FX is different. Steve Walker takes a look.There are definitely easier tasks than launching a new and relatively unknown luxury car brand onto the UK market. How about eating a skip load of pickled eggs in half an hour or s...
Tue, Jun 23 | from Yahoo!
2009 Infiniti M45 Review - the prince of understated luxury
I had written Infiniti off as a brand some time in the 90’s. Their flagship model Q45 was bloated land yacht and their G20 and J30 models were underpowered failures that never made a dent in any luxury brand, Japanese or European. Infiniti couldn’t even beat American luxury cars at a time when...
Thu, May 14 | from CarReview
2009 Infiniti FX50S: Suspension Walkaround
I don't want to overload you people on this stuff, but the 2009 Infiniti FX50 is the Car of the Week, so I have no choice. Since Infiniti is a branch of Nissan (gasp!), you'll see quite a bit of similarity between this and the Nissan 370Z I reviewed recently. Some parts even look interchangeab...
Fri, Apr 24 | from Straightline
2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe (review)
CA by Antuan Goodwin Cruising the freeway in the 2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe, we were impressed by the level of luxury and refinement. Over the highway's sweeping turns and long straights, the G Coupe was proving to be quite the Grand Tourer, smoothing out ...
Fri, Apr 10 | from CNET News.com
Opinion: Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6 beats out Infiniti G37 in first comparison test
The G is packing more power from less displacement (330 vs. 306 hp), a bit more torque (270 vs. 266 lb-ft) and revs higher (7,600 vs. 6,800 rpm). But it's also packing the pounds. The Infiniti tips the scales at 3,709 pounds, while the Genesis Coupe comes in just under 3,500 pounds.
Fri, Feb 27 | from Autoblog
How To: 2009 Nissan Maxima
MI - Feb 4, 2009 Nissan seems to have taken cues from its improving luxury brand, Infiniti, on how to build interiors. When it came to its cabin, the Maxima used to be ...
Wed, Feb 4 | from DetNews.com
Daily Podcast - Lieberman Edition: I Love the Mitsuoka Himiko
Oh sure, it looks like a Morgan. But it’s not. Fresh from Mitsuoka, the same company that turned an Infiniti M35 into some kind of time warp British sedan for James May, is the Himiko roadster. It’s based on the Mazda MX-5, which means it’s great to drive. And the bodywork is just insane enough [...]
Wed, Dec 3 | from The Truth About Cars
Podcast: Nissan Sends Infiniti to Europe– and Beyond!
Infiniti is, for all intents and accounting purposes, a U.S. brand. Last year, Nissan's luxury division shifted American customers' expectations-- I mean sold brand fans 127,038 new vehicles (93,717 cars and 33,321 SUVs). And now Infiniti's heading across the pond to convince European b...
Tue, Feb 19 | from The Truth About Cars
Podcast: The Euro Saturn Revolution
The Saturn lineup continues to grow with a decidedly European flair. The Detroit auto show is still weeks away, but we will have details on what Toyota, Lexus, and GM will be showing and what Ford might be keeping under wraps. And could it be the most powerful street car ever sold? We will have a...
Sun, Dec 10 | from BusinessWeek
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