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Tuesday, Nov 3
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...
Monday, Nov 2
REPORT: Nissan working on Tata Nano-like cheap car strategy
The new vehicle architecture is called V (as in Versatile), and it's been in development since 2005. According to drive.com.au, the car will sport 18-percent fewer parts than current Nissan compacts and as many components as possible will be sourced from local areas.
Friday, Oct 23
Jianghuai flagship sedan looks like an Infiniti G35 with elephantitis of the grill
Who says Twitter is good for nothing? Making fun of derivative Chinese car designs (cough Geely cough) is like shooting fish in a barrel. Only the barrel has no water in it, is only six-inches deep and you're using a shotgun. Still, we're thinking this Jianghuai sedan might be taking a cake or...
Thursday, Oct 22
VIDEO: Nissan Fuga officially, silently takes to the road
In fact, we could see Nissan bringing the Fuga over our way with a Maxima badge slapped on the trunk. Not only won't "Fuga" translate well in America, but ever since the Altima got all grown up (i.e. VQ'd), the once mighty Maxima has become sort of a directionless afterthought. But with both the m...
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...
Tokyo 2009: Nissan Fuga appears more 'M'pressive
We've always thought that Infiniti's current M35/M45 sedan deserved greater consideration from American consumers than it has typically received. With a strong VQ-series powerplant and entertaining rear-wheel drive handling, there has always been a lot to like from behind the whee...
Wednesday, Oct 21
AutoblogGreen for 10.21.09
Tokyo 2009: Nissan confirms three EVs for production, including Infiniti The EV onslaught continues in Japan. All those years offering 911 assistance will improve GM's latest plug-in. GM: Soon, Detroit will earn its nickname as the Motor City
Tuesday, Oct 20
Tokyo 2009: Nissan confirms three EVs for production, including Infiniti
We're here at the Tokyo Motor Show, where CEO Carlos Ghosn has just confirmed that Nissan, Renault's Japanese alliance partner, will boast a lineup of at least three electric vehicles in the next few years - and a fourth vehicle is also possible. We already know about the Leaf hatchback (ab...
Rumormill: Infiniti working on premium compact electric car?
If there's any truth to this rumor, Infiniti is joining Lexus in going green, but instead of adopting a hybrid drivetrain, Nissan's premium brand will reportedly use a fully electric platform. Logic would seemingly dictate that the entry-level Infiniti would be based on the Nissan Leaf...
AutoblogGreen for 10.20.09
REPORT: Nissan Land Glider could come to the States as an Infiniti Didn't see this one coming. eBay Find of the day: battery powered Porsche 356 Speedster replica Wonderful choice for a conversion project. Ethanol will get you free parking at Vikings games, sort of
Monday, Oct 19
Spy Shots: Infiniti QX getting the FX treatment
Based on the gargantuan Nissan Armada, the Infiniti QX56 is one big beast of an SUV. Especially next to the svelte FX, and even more so now that the EX has joined the line-up. Keeping such a goliath of a truck looking fresh is a challenge unto itself, but Nissan's luxury division is apparently w...
REPORT: Nissan Land Glider could come to the States as an Infiniti
Filed under: Coupe, Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan, Motorcycle, Specialty, Alternative Fuel Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req'd]REPORT: Nissan Land Glider could come to the States as an Infiniti originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of...
Friday, Oct 16
Rumormill: High-performance Buick Regal GS may be coming
Based on the Euro-market Opel Insignia, the new Regal GS will have a nice precedent already in the Insignia OPC. The OPC features a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 producing 325 hp, a six-speed manual transmission and a Haldex-based all-wheel-drive system borrowed from the Saab Turbo X. In fact...
Thursday, Oct 15
Spy Shots: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabrio leaks out courtesy EU bureaucracy
Replacing the outgoing CLK convertible, this new model is based on the slick new E-Class coupe but, you know...with a convertible roof. It's a fabric job, unlike its rivals from BMW, Lexus, Infiniti and Volvo, which have all gone with folding hard-tops by now. The mechanicals are otherwise ex...
Friday, Oct 9
Nissan may bust a nut under pressure, recalls 143,000 over tire monitoring woe
What models are covered in the recall? The 2009 Nissan Cube and Murano, along with the 2008 Rogue. 2008-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 sport sedans are also affected by the action. Owners of model affected by the recall will be able to head over to the nearest Nissan or Infiniti dealer to get a "more...
Wednesday, Oct 7
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...
Infiniti confirms production of 2012 M35 Hybrid
Specifically, there will be a M35 Hybrid. This will be the first hybrid Infiniti and it's aimed squarely at slow selling Lexus GS400h. Infiniti claims that the hybrid parts will "add to" and not "take away from" the driving experience. As such, there's a Nissan-developed single motor and a t...
Wednesday, Sep 30
What's Worth What? AdAge looks at values of automakers' marketing accounts
Filed under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Audi, BMW, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Saturn, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo
Tuesday, Sep 29
Rumormill: Nissan to debut exclusive luxury-oriented GT-R SpecM in Tokyo?
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan, Rumormill, Luxury Source: Carmode via CarScoop]Rumormill: Nissan to debut exclusive luxury-oriented GT-R SpecM in Tokyo? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use...
Monday, Sep 28
Hand-painted G37 Coupe inspired by Cirque du Soleil commemorates Infiniti's 20th Anniversary [w/VIDEO]
BMW, eat your art out - Infiniti can do art cars too! At the 14th Annual Canadian Art Gallery Hop Gala in Toronto, Infiniti of Canada unveiled their G37 Anniversary Art Project Vehicle. It's a Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe that has been painted by Montreal artist Heidi Taillefer. The car was decor...
Wednesday, Sep 23
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.23.09
Ford introduces new Figo hatchback for India's burgeoning B-segmentCanadian citizens go on 100-mph chase in Porsche 997 to catch suspected rapist 2010 Infiniti EX35 holds the line on pricing but gets gobs more equipmentMichael Moore screens new film Capitalism: A Love Story at GM Ren...
Saturday, Sep 19
2010 Detroit Auto Show main floor is full, recession officially OVER
Detroit show organizers aren't yet ready to tip their hand as to which automakers will be attending the show, but among those likely to return are Nissan and Infiniti, as Japan's number three automaker is just too big to stay out of the North American International Auto Show two years in a r...
Thursday, Sep 17
First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Nismo simply rocks
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Japan, Nissan, First Drive Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Nismo Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Nismo simply rocks
Thursday, Sep 10
Spy Shots: 2011 Infiniti QX56 caught on show
The 2011 Infiniti QX56 went on display in the Middle East and some stealthy soul caught a couple of close-up pics from the front and rear three-quarter. It's a much smoother vehicle than the one it replaces, ditching the arcs for hard angles. It also sheds finicky styling cues like the curren...
Sunday, Sep 6
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.
Friday, Sep 4
Nissan reportedly readying Quest minivan and Infiniti QX56 replacements for next year
Last we heard, Nissan was rumored to be dumping its Quest minivan along with the Armada large SUV and its platform-mate from Infiniti, the QX56. Conventional wisdom suggested that the Japanese automaker may source its next SUV platform from Dodge since the two automakers had planned to t...
Monday, Aug 17
Analysts: Say hello to the new GM, same as the old GM [w/VIDEO]
But automotive analysts quoted by Advertising Age say that's a good start, but critics say the automaker's weight loss plan needs more fiber and less frosting. First, the still-huge GM hasn't enough cash to properly market even four divisions, one expert says, citing Honda-Acura, Toyo...
Friday, Aug 14
Monterey 2009: 2011 Infiniti M makes virtual reveal in Pebble
Infiniti is well aware that becoming a major player in the segment doesn't begin and end with creating a dynamically engaging and aesthetically pleasing entry-level luxury sedan and coupe. It's got to go big - or at least bigger - filling a niche that falls somewhere between the BMW 5 Serie...
Monday, Aug 10
REPORT: Acura considering TSX wagon for the U.S.
And why not an Acura wagon, specifically a TSX five-door? According to our broheims at Car and Driver, Acura is close to giving the TSX Wagon the green light. Think about the market for a moment. Audi sells lots of wagons, BMW has the both the 3 and 5 Series wagons, Mercedes-Benz has the C-Class...
Friday, Jul 31
REPORT: Next-generation Audi A8 to get handwriting recognition?
As automakers continue to pile on the features to their high-end offerings, the connection between human and machine gets increasingly complicated. BMW was one of the first automakers to tackle the issue of button/switch overload with iDrive, only to enrage and alienate reviewers and...
REPORT: Ford to go after lux brands with new Taurus ads [w/VIDEO]
New online ads will pit the 2010 Taurus, which starts at $26,000, against competition that costs $60,000 or more. In one spot, the Taurus goes head to head with the much more expensive Lexus LS. Both vehicles will be driving behind a leaky gravel hauler to show that the Ford has a better paint j...
Sunday, Jul 26
New Nissan driver-assist tech helps the James May in you find his inner Stig
For the last century, automotive engineers have worked diligently to send Charles Darwin's concept of natural selection into obsolescence. It appears that we're inching closer to the time when any fool with a pulse may be able to climb behind the wheel of car and traverse a series of curve...
Thursday, Jul 23
Infiniti to virtually preview next-generation M sedan at Pebble Beach
Used to be if an automaker wanted to unveil a new product, the car in question had to, you know... actually be there. But Infiniti will take advantage of new technologies to bridge the gap between virtual and reality at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it intends to give the...
Tuesday, Jul 7
Bigs n' Littles: Inside Line pits Ford's new Taurus SHO against Infiniti G37
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Ford, Infiniti Source: Inside Line; Image: Kurt Niebuhr]Bigs n' Littles: Inside Line pits Ford's new Taurus SHO against Infiniti G37 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Saturday, Jun 27
Infiniti Essence concept to run the Goodwood Hillclimb
When Infiniti decides to tackle a new market, it sure knows how to make an entrance. At the Geneva Motor Show in March, the gas-electric hybrid Essence made jaws drop with its commanding size, beautiful lines, and green-inspired 592-hp soul. Unfortunately for every man, woman and child on...
Monday, Jun 22
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.22.09
In size, technology, and aspirations, Ford is pushing its new sedan several rungs up the ladder. But is now the right time? And more importantly, is the 2010 Taurus any good? We put it to the test in our First Drive. Lexus leads, Hyundai improves, while Infiniti drops in J.D. Power 2009 Initial Q...
Lexus leads, Hyundai improves, while Infiniti drops in J.D. Power 2009 Initial Quality Study
Filed under: Trends, Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, Cadillac, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Porsche, Suzuki Source: J.D. Power and Associates]Continue reading Lexus leads, Hyundai improves, while Infiniti drops in J.D. Power 2009 Initial Quality Study
REPORT: Nissan considering building EVs and batteries in the U.S.
Earlier this year, Nissan applied for low interest loans under the Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program. In order to qualify for those loans, Nissan would have to use the government funds to build something "green" in the U.S., and it appears t...
Friday, Jun 19
REPORT: Next Nissan Fuga to debut in Tokyo, foretells Infiniti M's future
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Infiniti, Nissan The JDM Nissan Fuga is due for a comprehensive overhaul, and according to a report by Japan's Holiday Auto, we can expect to see the redesigned sedan at this fall's Tokyo Motor Show.
Thursday, May 7
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.7.09
Review: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track The Genesis Coupe takes aim at a field of established competitors ranging from the Ford Mustang to the Infiniti G37. But does it have what it takes to play the game? We spent a week with the 3.8 Track model to find out.
Wednesday, Mar 18
Direct-injected VQ engines coming from Infiniti, Q45 successor on the ropes?
Filed under: Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, SUVs, Infiniti Gallery-46353 Source: Car and Driver]Direct-injected VQ engines coming from Infiniti, Q45 successor on the ropes? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tuesday, Mar 3
Geneva 2009: Consider The Show Stopped - Infiniti rolls out its Essence on a grand scale
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupes, Hybrids/Alternative, Geneva Motor Show, Green, Tech, Videos, Infiniti Gallery: Infiniti Essence Concept Continue reading Geneva 2009: Consider The Show Stopped - Infiniti rolls out its Essence on a grand scale
Monday, Mar 2
Geneva Motor Show, Day 1: What you might've missed so far
Infiniti Essence Concept stops the show Infiniti is looking to make a big splash as it enters the European market at an unfortunate economic moment, and not much can tug at the heartstrings of the continent's populace like a high-powered, sexy coupe with a green soul.
Wednesday, Jun 25
Nissan considering high-performance V8 version of Z car, more 370Z details
Due to go on sale later this year, likely after an official unveiling at the LA Auto Show, the 370Z will be packing the same 3.7-liter, VQ37HVR V6 found in the Infiniti G37, with output estimated at around 335 hp and 278 lb.-ft. of torque (JDM spec). Best Car spoke with the Z34's Chief of Productio...
Friday, Jun 20
First Drive: 2009 Nissan Maxima
CA - You can seriously load it up with enough fluff to compete head-to-head with the Infiniti M. Without hesitation, we grabbed the keys to a Sport Package model ...
Sunday, Jun 1
Rumormill? Infiniti G37 sedan coming in 2009
UPDATE: Infiniti got back to us, saying that more information about the 2009 Infiniti Gs will be available in August, but it wouldn't confirm the G37 sedan. As we already know, the retractable hardtop G37 coupe is on the way and sales are expected to begin in February next year. That means we s...
Thursday, Mar 6
Ghosn dismisses GT-R sedan, Q45 successor likely
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, InfinitiGhosn recently told reporters at the Geneva Motor Show that the idea of a four-door super sports sedan based on the Nissan GT-R is "online blog speculation". Uh, you talking to me? Of course it's speculation, but we're from America and if two doors is...
Monday, Feb 18
Nissan considering four-door GT-R for Infiniti
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Infiniti, NissanMotorTrend supposedly has it on good authority from a source within Nissan that the automaker is looking into producing a four-door version of the Nissan GT-R. The model, which would be badged an Infiniti but wouldn't carry over many of the...
Tuesday, Feb 12
Spy Shots: 2009 Nissan Maxima in the snow
We're told that the new 2009 Nissan Maxima will go a long way in restoring this car's identity, which has been muddled for years in between the hot-selling Altima and decidedly more sporty Infiniti G35 sedan. We'll let you know what we ...
Monday, May 21
In The Autoblog Garage: Infiniti G35 S follow-up
The G35 S and upcoming G37 are credible entries, and they're a natural cross-shopping alternative to the usual suspects. We found the automatic-equipped model a little exciteable, but the 6MT would be just about perfect, if you can stand the ride quality. The materials, fit and finish, an...
Tuesday, Apr 17
Nissan prices the 2008 Altima Coupe from $20,490
When we first met the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe at last year's LA Auto Show, we called it the "poor man's G35" despite its front-wheel drive layout. The reference is based more on the fact that the Altima Coupe is a looker just like the Infiniti G35 (soon to be G37) Coupe. According to Nissan, the...
Tuesday, Mar 20
New York Preview: Infiniti G37 Coupe revealed ahead of schedule
With the New York Auto Show only a couple weeks away, the embargos had to begin to break any day now. Road and Track started things off by releasing its May issue online early with a single of the new Infiniti G37 and a short driving impression. Edmunds Inside Line and Automobile smelled blood,...
Wednesday, Apr 26
Nissan to launch Infiniti in Western Europe
According to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. CEO Carlos Ghosn, the automaker is prepping to launch diesel and gasoline variants of its Infiniti models in Western Europe in 2008. The development came as the company announced its 2005 fiscal year financial results. The move comes after Infiniti annou...
