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During a meeting of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association,
Toyota president Akio Toyoda offered a "
Chapeau!" to his fellow CEOs by listing his favorite cars from other makers. He listed just one vehicle from five makers represented on the board, in alphabetical order: the
Honda NSX,
Isuzu Bellett,
Mazda Cosmo,
Mitsubishi Pajero (our
Montero) and
Nissan Skyline.
Toyoda didn't give his reasons for choosing these car beyond each being "memorable." Even so, going through the list any car enthusiast knows the Honda (
Acura in the States) NSX needs no introduction nor explanation. The
Mitsubishi Pajero is probably as well known for it's off-road excellence as it is for its name change in Spanish-speaking lands due to the word "pajero" - all the more intriguing when it's apparently named after an Argentine cat,
Leopardus pajeros. And although the "Skyline" moniker was made famous overseas by the
GT-R, the Nissan Skyline that Toyoda references has a long history and is our
Infiniti G.
The
Mazda Cosmo (pictured) was an Italian-esque little coupe produced from 1967 to 1995, the first series production vehicle with a two-rotor rotary engine. The
Isuzu Bellett was that firm's in-house replacement for the English Hillmans it was rebranding, the first Japanese car to get GT badging (it would also get a GT-R version), and it would cover just about every segment with sedan, coupe, station wagon and pickup truck variants.
Toyota CEO lists favorite cars from other automakers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 May 2012 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 21st, 2012
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Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan
The current
Infiniti G has soldiered on since the 2009 model year with few updates, so it is about time for a design change. But how much longer do we have to wait? Inside Line reports that the new G will arrive next spring with a new design, fresh engines and a possible hybrid variant.
Nissan VP Andy Palmer reportedly let loose the G's tight time line, while providing room for us to speculate what engineering changes could come with the redesign. The high-ranking executive told IL that the partnership between Nissan and
Mercedes-Benz is progressing as planned, and we know that a four-cylinder engine is among the
early collaborative endeavors. In fact,
just last week Autocar reported that the next G will feature diesel and four-cylinder engines with Mercedes DNA.
Such a powerplant could replace the 2.5-liter V6 under the hood of the G25, and turbocharging could be on order as well. Palmer added that a turbocharged six could also be in the cards, noting that there is a business case for blown sixes that deliver V8 power with V6 fuel economy. Given that the entry Infiniti sedan doesn't currently feature a V8 option, we're all for more G-power for 2014.
The last interesting tidbit is the possibility of a G hybrid model. The addition of a battery-assisted G makes sense given that the automaker already features a hybrid option in its
M sedan, and using the powertrain in more applications helps lower development costs.
Next Infiniti G to arrive in a year's time originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 May 2012 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 15th, 2012
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Redesigned 2014 Infiniti G37 Confirmed for Spring 2013 Launch...
May 14th, 2012
Filed under: China, Videos, Infiniti, Celebrities, Humor
We've gotten used to seeing
Sebastian Vettel kicks some ass on the race track. After all, he is the reigning
Formula One world champion twice over. But in a kung-fu movie? We've got to be kidding, right?
Only we're not. As you may recall,
Infiniti - the luxury automaker that sponsors both Vettel himself and his
Red Bull Racing team -
announced about a month ago that the German driver would be starring alongside action star Celina Jade in a short film. Called
Drive of the Dragon, it's the first in a multi-part promotional campaign being undertaken by the Japanese automaker. The flick has made its debut, and you can check it out by scrolling
down below. But be warned: cheesiness will ensue.
Continue reading Infiniti premieres Sebastian Vettel's kung-fu film debut
Infiniti premieres Sebastian Vettel's kung-fu film debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury
Infiniti and
Mercedes-Benz have spent the past two years becoming BFFs under the covers of their small cars. In addition to the production version of the
Infiniti Etherea using the
Mercedes A-Class platform and Nissan
making engines for Mercedes in Tennessee, two years ago it was reported that the next Infiniti G would get engines from the German automaker. As the launch draws nearer, a report in
Autocar indicates that Mercedes four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines will be under the hood from the beginning.
Infiniti has been investing heavily in growing the brand across the world, especially in Europe. The G range had no four-pot in the lineup, and without that, few buyers would even consider it. Having economical engines right from the start will at least give purchasers a reason to cross-shop the G with the
BMW 3 Series and
Audi A4, its target market. It will need that expanded consideration to move from 2011's 145,000 global sales to the 500,000 sales it seeks in 2016.
If you're wondering why Mercedes would provide engines and know-how to an entry-level luxury car that competes against the 3 Series, one of Mercedes main rivals,
Renault-
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said
there's no overlap. "People buying Infiniti or Daimler, they don't cross-shop between the two brands.... We came to the conclusion that Mercedes collaborating with Infiniti will not be hurting each other."
Next Infiniti G to use Mercedes-sourced engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 11th, 2012
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