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Infiniti G37 Convertible Announced By Nissan
Buried deep in a nondescript corner of a press release about the future direction of Nissan and its products, was a tidbit announcing their luxe brand would indeed see introduction of the Infiniti G37 Convertible. Speculation on the 'vert has been floating around for the last couple of weeks, but this is the first peek into the strategy crystal ball of Nissan's top brand. We don't have any kind of, you know, actual photos of this pending luxury grand touring drop top, but that doesn't stop us from making a really crappy photoshop version of the car.[Motive]
engine of the day
Engine of the Day: Nissan VH
Developed by Nissan for use in the President limousine and the Infiniti Q45 (not to mention the R390 GT1 race car), the VH series of V8 engines was manufactured from 1989 through 2002. Available in 4.5 and 4.1 liter displacements, the aluminum-block VH sported a DOHC valvetrain (with variable valve timing on some engines) and- once the whole timing-chain-guide thing got sorted out- smooth power and decent reliability. [VH45DE.com]
offbeat news
Infiniti G35X Pricing Magically Fixed But Spoiler Disappears Too
Remember yesterday when we told you how the pricing on the Infiniti G35X was a bit funny? How the "Sport Package" appeared to be included in the price of the vehicle yet calls to Infiniti dealers said otherwise? Well today the option doesn't even seem to be listed on the website — not only that but they took away the optional spoiler too. Funny how that kind of thing happens isn't it? We hope all of you in the market for the all-wheel-drive sports sedan fired up the printer and walked into the dealership with a copy of the website, you know, just as a bargaining tool. By the way, you're welcome Carlos.
offbeat news
Infiniti G35X Practicing Bait And Switch Pricing?
Looks like Nissan's Infiniti brand has some splainin' to do with regard to their online pricing. Tipster Steve D pointed us to a bit of pricing which we agree seems a bit odd. Seems the online car builder on the Infiniti website says the price of the "Sport Package" is included in the price of the G35X at no charge. After a quick ring to the local area Infiniti dealer, this was confirmed as a situation which is less than true. Actually the salesman on the other end of the line had to stifle a guffaw when asked if the sport package was indeed included. Seems "included" actually means "$1,100" when speaking about Infinitis. We're not terribly surprised to hear this considering what's included in the package: More »
geneva motor show
Remember when only muscle cars had 390 horsepower? Of course you don't. Therefore, it shan't give thee pause the new 2009 Infiniti FX50 has the same. That by way of Nissan's 5.0 liter V8 — that outpowers BMW's X5 4.8i — over a seven-speed transmission. Other than a significant facelift, the longtime oddball SUV gets a four-wheel double-wishbone suspension with active Continuous Damping Control (CDC); four-wheel active steering and intelligent brake assist. The most notable interior feature, other than the 11-speaker Bose audio system and active safety gewgaws like intelligent cruise control and Distance Control Assist (DCA), is the new 360-degree Around View Monitor system, shared with its smaller EX counterpart. The FX50 will hit the US mid-year before a European ship date in the fall, followed by stoplight-to-stoplight guffaws involving errant X5s in Basel.
2009 Infiniti FX50 Lands In Geneva, Impresses Booth Professionals With 5.0 Liter V8
Remember when only muscle cars had 390 horsepower? Of course you don't. Therefore, it shan't give thee pause the new 2009 Infiniti FX50 has the same. That by way of Nissan's 5.0 liter V8 — that outpowers BMW's X5 4.8i — over a seven-speed transmission. Other than a significant facelift, the longtime oddball SUV gets a four-wheel double-wishbone suspension with active Continuous Damping Control (CDC); four-wheel active steering and intelligent brake assist. The most notable interior feature, other than the 11-speaker Bose audio system and active safety gewgaws like intelligent cruise control and Distance Control Assist (DCA), is the new 360-degree Around View Monitor system, shared with its smaller EX counterpart. The FX50 will hit the US mid-year before a European ship date in the fall, followed by stoplight-to-stoplight guffaws involving errant X5s in Basel.
geneva motor show
We were told the 2009 Infiniti FX was revealed last night at a swank cocktail function in Geneva. We were told we'd get to see the range-topping 2009 Infiniti FX50 drop deus ex machina-like from the heavens, ready to solve all our problematic desires for a new luxe Car-UV with a phallic-shaped front end. We were told we could gaze upon the curvaceous site-lines and peek at the 380-plus HP 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 in the FX50 (or dream about the upcoming 2009 Infiniti EX37 and G37 and their lower-powered V6 with details to be released at a later date under the hood) champagne in one hand and DSLR in the other. We were promised all sorts of candies and horns of ram overflowing with all the goodies and morsels we could ever desire. And we were ashamed that we missed such a splendid-sounding event. Oh, the sorrow. But then we heard the event last night had the crappiest lighting ever and everyone's photos came out looking grainy and over-exposed. Luckily we also received "tips" from marketers from a far away land about a website where all the information we would ever need on the new Infiniti crossover was readily accessed and clear of any shade or gloom of night. And thus, we provide you with the non-grainy pictures above and in the gallery below plus a full press release found below the jump. Fear not lover of live shots, we'll have some of those for you shortly.
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2009 Infiniti FX50 Revealed At Poorly-Lit Function
We were told the 2009 Infiniti FX was revealed last night at a swank cocktail function in Geneva. We were told we'd get to see the range-topping 2009 Infiniti FX50 drop deus ex machina-like from the heavens, ready to solve all our problematic desires for a new luxe Car-UV with a phallic-shaped front end. We were told we could gaze upon the curvaceous site-lines and peek at the 380-plus HP 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 in the FX50 (or dream about the upcoming 2009 Infiniti EX37 and G37 and their lower-powered V6 with details to be released at a later date under the hood) champagne in one hand and DSLR in the other. We were promised all sorts of candies and horns of ram overflowing with all the goodies and morsels we could ever desire. And we were ashamed that we missed such a splendid-sounding event. Oh, the sorrow. But then we heard the event last night had the crappiest lighting ever and everyone's photos came out looking grainy and over-exposed. Luckily we also received "tips" from marketers from a far away land about a website where all the information we would ever need on the new Infiniti crossover was readily accessed and clear of any shade or gloom of night. And thus, we provide you with the non-grainy pictures above and in the gallery below plus a full press release found below the jump. Fear not lover of live shots, we'll have some of those for you shortly.More »
gossip
Is Nissan Considering A GT-R Sedan For Infiniti?
The lads over at Motor Trend have it that Nissan is "studying the possibility" of a four-door GT-R for the Infiniti brand. This reminds us of the time Laura Berkalter was "studying the possibility" of going out with us. While it didn't work it out with Laura, this is a rumor that might have legs. The sedan could carry over a lot of the components from the current GT-R, such as the twin-turbo V6, AWD setup and transmission. As the price could easily be in excess of $80,0000, making it an Infiniti is the only easy way to avoid the Phaeton syndrome. More »
spy photos
2009 Infiniti FX Spotted Testing In The Wild
Someone over at AutoWeek.nl just happened to be in the right place at the right time to catch photos of a mostly uncamo'd version of what good sense says is the 2009 FX. The next generation FX will likely be offered as the FX37, with with a 300+ horsepower version of the VQ. It's rumored that the FX50/FX55 will get a new V8 good for nearly 400 horsepower (and displacement of either 5.5 or 5.0 liters). According to information gathered last March, there are many new toys due for the next generation FX, including adaptive slow cruise control. More »
11:15 AM on Tue Jan 22 2008
By Matt Hardigree
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Latest by n/a: Where are they going with this? my fx35 looks better than this new one up front! too much acura up front 4me.... more »
detroit auto show
Detroit Auto Show: XM Infotainment Infiniti QX56 System Does It All
The Detroit Auto Show may be chock full of cars and gears and engines, but there is still some love for the techno-fiends out there. XM's completely customized Infiniti QX56 "Infotainment Vehicle" includes a wide array of features including the standard touchscreen interface, a programming guide, XM Satellite Radio (obviously), XM NavTraffic, NavInfo, NavWeather, voice commands Parking Link and more.
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10:30 AM on Tue Jan 15 2008
By Travis Hudson
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engine
For 14th Straight Year, Nissan VQ Engine Makes 10 Best List
We don't really get too worked up about the Ward's Ten Best Engines list, but it does mean something when one engine makes the list every year of its existence. The Nissan VQ37VHR- 330-horse powerplant of the '08 Infiniti G37 Coupe- is this year's VQ representative on the list, and it may well deserve a place on the even more prestigious Workhorse Engine of the Day list for its achievements. [Infiniti News Bureau]
industry news
Automobile Magazine All-Star Cars Revealed, Refuse To Hand Over The Crown
It's the time of the year when everyone and their grandmother hands out a "Best Car Ever...of the Year" award. Just over a week ago Motor Trend named their Car of the Year. We already showed you the Car & Driver top ten for '08 and now Automobile Magazine has released their category-less Automobile All-Stars list. However, Automobile's picks reveal that the 2008 model year might not have been an All-Star year for new cars. Seven of the ten cars are carryovers from last year (or was 2007 just that good?). Click through the jump to find out who the newcomers are and which seven titans kept their titles. More »
new cars
2008 Infiniti EX35 Pricing Announced
You can find yourself the proud owner of a 2008 Infiniti EX35 next month for just over $30,000. The standard EX comes in at $31,300 for the RWD with the 297 horsepower VQ, with a bump to $34,850 for the "Journey" package, which includes a power moonroof, leather-appointed surfaces, front and rear sonar and torpedos. If you insist on AWD, you'll have to shell out $32,700 for the basic privilege and $36,250 for the "Journey." You can easily clear $40K with the addition of technology such as the Around View Monitor, Navigation, Luxe Styling and wood touches. Full press release below the jump.More »
choose your eternity
Approximately two-thirds of you would rather reign in Hell with a '69 Citroën than with a '66 Renault R8 Gordini, according to yesterday's Choose Your Eternity poll (we can assume that those who would serve in Heaven with a brand-new Lexus didn't vote). That's great, but what if you want to feel like a Yakuza soldier collecting protection money from pachinko-parlor owners and noodle-stand proprietors while you drive your Hell Project? What then? Well, you definitely need a Japanese luxury machine for that, but since you'll need to save your yen for quality tattoos, sharply-tailored suit, and wafer-thin watch, your budget for the car is going to be a bit tight. Welcome to Japanese Luxury Car Hell!
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PCH, Rear-Drive Japanese Luxury Edition: Q45 or 929?
Approximately two-thirds of you would rather reign in Hell with a '69 Citroën than with a '66 Renault R8 Gordini, according to yesterday's Choose Your Eternity poll (we can assume that those who would serve in Heaven with a brand-new Lexus didn't vote). That's great, but what if you want to feel like a Yakuza soldier collecting protection money from pachinko-parlor owners and noodle-stand proprietors while you drive your Hell Project? What then? Well, you definitely need a Japanese luxury machine for that, but since you'll need to save your yen for quality tattoos, sharply-tailored suit, and wafer-thin watch, your budget for the car is going to be a bit tight. Welcome to Japanese Luxury Car Hell!More »
novelties
We've already talked about it, but never seen this expository on it. It's called the "Around View Monitor" and it's the latest bit of techie goodness we'll be seeing from the minds at Nissan. It uses cameras mounted at the front and rear and on both sides of the vehicle to take pictures of the surrounding road surface. Those shots are then "synthesized" by an image processing technique into one view that is shown on the dashboard. Basically, it creates a "Bird's-Eye View" of the vehicle to better allow the driver to park, turn, and do all sorts of other "tricky" maneuvers. Sounds great for larger vehicles. We guess that's why the first vehicle it's showing up in is the Nissan Elgrand van in Japan. What makes far less sense is that the first vehicle it'll be showing up in here in the United States is the new Infiniti EX35. Because that's what the EX35 needed — more toys. [via FarEastGizmos]
Nissan Around View Monitor Shows Bird's-Eye View, Coming To US In December
We've already talked about it, but never seen this expository on it. It's called the "Around View Monitor" and it's the latest bit of techie goodness we'll be seeing from the minds at Nissan. It uses cameras mounted at the front and rear and on both sides of the vehicle to take pictures of the surrounding road surface. Those shots are then "synthesized" by an image processing technique into one view that is shown on the dashboard. Basically, it creates a "Bird's-Eye View" of the vehicle to better allow the driver to park, turn, and do all sorts of other "tricky" maneuvers. Sounds great for larger vehicles. We guess that's why the first vehicle it's showing up in is the Nissan Elgrand van in Japan. What makes far less sense is that the first vehicle it'll be showing up in here in the United States is the new Infiniti EX35. Because that's what the EX35 needed — more toys. [via FarEastGizmos]
gadgets
A Walkaround of the Infiniti EX35
The super-tall Autospies agent 001 sneaked his copious corpus into range of the new Infiniti EX35. From his bird's-eye perch, 001 offers a look at some aspects of the new crossover's feature set, including its self-healing paint and Around View Monitor system. The latter is Nissan's sweet new blind-spot reduction kit, which uses small front, side and rear-mounted cameras to project an all-around view — thus the name. [via AutoSpies]
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