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Infiniti models to be manufactured in Xiangyang, China beginning 2014

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(DFL) and the City of Xiangyang today announced that the Xiangyang plant in Hubei Province, China, has been selected as the local production site for Infiniti. Nissan’s joint venture company in China, will manufacture two Infiniti models starting in 2014. The plant, operated by Dongfeng Motor Co.,

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Nissan launches EV battery manufacturing in Smyrna plant

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Combined, the construction of the battery plant and modification of the Smyrna manufacturing facility represent an investment of up to $1.7 billion, issued as part of the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, program authorized by Congress as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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For the 2015 season, an engine manufacturer is permitted to select 32 tokens, or 48% of the engine. Renault Sport F1 has two teams for the 2015 season: Infiniti Red Bull Racing (the Red Bull Racing-Renault collaboration started in 2007); and Scuderia Toro Rosso (the Red Bull junior team, which has been run independently for several years).

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The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

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Throw in the on-going global financial crisis and it’s no surprise that some members of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) had considered scrapping this year’s Tokyo Motor Show altogether. Another debutant will be the Toyota FT-86 Concept (see article ) that is manufactured jointly by Toyota and Subaru.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. These 4 th Generation vehicles are modified Chevy Equinoxes and have been on the street since the fall of 2007 as part of Project Driveway.

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