Earthquake in Japan and Impact on Nissan Operations (Update)
Mar 11, 2011
During the overnight hours in the Americas, northern Japan was hit with an 8.9-magnitude earthquake, and numerous tsunamis are causing heavy damage across the Pacific coastline in Asia. Additionally, tsunami alerts have been issued for communities along the entire North America Pacific coastline. At this time, we are c ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
The Auto Channel - Vincentric's 7th annual Best Value in America awards were released today, with Toyota, Volvo, and GMC winning the inaugural brand value awards for Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles, and Trucks respectively. A revived Chevrolet also performed strongly, buoyed by its new Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Vol ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2011
Comprising saloon, coupe and convertible body styles, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive and features such as 4-Wheel Active Steer, Infiniti's G models already deliver more choice than most in the luxury performance market. ... Continue reading
Infiniti ETHEREA: The Compact Luxury Car Re-imagined
Mar 6, 2011
PR Newswire GENEVA, March 1, 2011 GENEVA, March 1, 2011 -- The Infiniti ETHEREA, a special concept vehicle designed to preview how a future Infiniti entry-level compact performance luxury sedan could look, made its world debut today at the 81st International Geneva Motor Show. Ã ETHEREA is designed to project both a ... Continue reading
'A New Type Of Luxury' Goes Live Next Tuesday
Feb 25, 2011
The unveiling of the Infiniti Etherea, the luxury concept that points the way to a future compact entry-level Infiniti, will be streamed live from the 81st International Geneva Motor Show starting 11.15pm GMT on Tuesday 1 March. ... Continue reading
2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Sedan Pricing Set at $53,700 USD
Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2011 -- Infiniti today announced a $53,700 USD M.S.R.P. for the all-new 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid, which goes on sale March 16, 2011 at Infiniti retailers nationwide. à The Infiniti M Hybrid is the first V6 true luxury performance "driver's" hybrid à ... Continue reading
Infiniti Wins Coveted Euro NCAP Advanced Award
Feb 23, 2011
Infiniti's high-technology approach to safety is recognised today with the presentation of the Euro NCAP Advanced Award for road safety innovation. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Names Its Geneva Concept
Feb 15, 2011
Infiniti today releases the first images of its concept car for the Geneva Motor Show in March. Called Etherea , it is a compact luxury model that previews how a future entry-level Infiniti could look. ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins Construction of Portuguese Battery Plant
Feb 11, 2011
Plant Will Supply Batteries for Alliance's Electric Vehicles in Europe Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has begun construction of a state-of-the-art, advanced lithium-ion battery plant in Cacia, Portugal to support the rollout of electric vehicles from the Renault-Nissan Alliance in Europe. The battery plant is being built on a ... Continue reading
MotorWeek Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Drivers Choice "Best of the Year"
Feb 9, 2011
CHICAGO--Delivering a practical electric car for the masses, the Chevrolet Volt eclipsed the competition to capture MotorWeek coveted ââ¬ÅBest of the Yearââ¬??? 2011 Driversââ¬â¢ Choice Award. The honor was announced at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show by MotorWeek, televisionââ¬â¢s lon ... Continue reading
Infiniti Travels A New Road To Geneva
Feb 8, 2011
"Infiniti is currently examining concepts for a luxury performance car that will fit below the current G Line. Like every Infiniti, it will be completely different to anything currently offered by our rivals." ... Continue reading
2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Officially Rated at 32 MPG Highway
Feb 5, 2011
Infiniti today announced official EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) fuel economy figures of 32 miles per gallon Highway for its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the all-new 2012 Infiniti M35h. Ã It goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in spring 2011. The Infiniti M Hybrid is the first V ... Continue reading
Snowy X Marks The M56x Infiniti Spot, Ford Fiesta Surprise Suprise In This Months Letter From Europe
Feb 2, 2011
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I would be a total hypocrite if I did not admit that our destination for a recent road test was the scene of the 1960 Winter Olympics-Squaw Valley in California. At first we were due to drive the Ford Edge, then a Suburban and finally an Infiniti M56x. Talk about ... Continue reading
Infiniti January 2011 Sales Rise 10.3%
Feb 2, 2011
Infiniti today reported January sales of 7,405 units, an increase of 10.3 percent versus 6,711 units a year earlier.Highlights of Infiniti's sales performance in January include: January marks Infiniti's twelfth straight month of year-over-year gains of more than ten percent Sales of the Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury ... Continue reading
No Compromises From Infiniti's First Hybrid
Jan 24, 2011
Technical specifications and performance are confirmed today for Infiniti's first hybrid and the most powerful new member of the luxury Infiniti M family. ... Continue reading
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