Nissan’s luxury brand, Infiniti, is rapidly growing in numerous markets around the world. Although the brand was once exclusively sold in North America, it’s now being sold in Europe, the Middle East, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, and China. Infiniti’s growth in China is particularly important. Demand in China and other fast-growing Asian markets is what’s [...]
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In a recent fuel economy marathon across the UK, Infiniti’s all-new hybrid, the M35h, was the only vehicle in the competition that managed to beat its own official MPG rating. After covering 370 miles, a 2012 Infiniti M35h managed to return 36.2 miles per gallon (U.S.). That combined fuel economy figure was seven percent better than [...]
Infiniti’s first foray into the burgeoning luxury hybrid vehicle market has earned a Guinness World Record. The Infiniti M Hybrid has officially become the world’s fastest accelerating full hybrid. Driven by journalist Tim Pollard and overseen by Guinness World Records, a production M sedan model tackled a quarter mile in just 13.9031 seconds. Not only [...]
Infiniti recently released images of its “ultimate crossover” — a vehicle designed by, and built for, Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel. Making its debut later this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Edition is the lightest, fastest and most aerodynamic FX yet. The standard V8-powered FX50 is already one [...]
Infiniti is eager to broaden its performance credentials, especially as other premium brands already have established performance lines (e.g. Mercedes’ AMG, BMW’s M). That’s why Infiniti has just introduced its latest addition to the burgeoning Infiniti Performance Line lineup, the new 2013 IPL G Convertible. Based on the G37 Convertible, the IPL model adds aerodynamic [...]
The sporty Infiniti FX crossover has received a midlife refresh for the 2012 model year. Due to hit showrooms in October, the 2012 FX will get front and rear fascia enhancements that appear to be inspired by the Essence sports car concept. There’s also a new Limited Edition for the FX35 AWD that adds a [...]
The advanced engine that powers the full-size Infiniti QX56 produces 400-horsepower and helps the SUV tow 8,500-pounds. Now, in a unique twist on putting the cart before the horse, Infiniti will be using the 5.6-liter V8 engine to power what’s being towed — a boat modified around a QX engine. A group of Infiniti engineers [...]
Over the weekend, Formula One championship leaders Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber battled for supremacy on Germany’s famed Nürburgring. But rather than tackle the race track in their F1 cars, they climbed into a pair of Infiniti M sedans. Interestingly, Webber got the keys to the M37s sport sedan while Vettel climbed into the new [...]
New Infiniti owners will now be able to enjoy unlimited 24-hour access to a live team of professional assistants. This complimentary four-year service will provide answers or assistance on a variety of topics including driving destinations, city guides, weather forecasts, dinning suggestions and reservations, travel arrangements, stock market information, sports scores, and much more. Infiniti [...]
Road trips are an important part of summer. And since the journey is often just as important as the destination, the right road trip vehicle is crucial. When evaluating the ‘Best Summer Road Trip Vehicles for Every Price Range,’ it wasn’t surprising to see that Motor Trend had added the 2011 Infiniti QX56 to the [...]
