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INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

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Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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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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Electric Infiniti, Hyundai Kona Electric price, Nio ES6, German batteries: Today's Car News

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Infiniti plans to introduce a concept version of its first production electric car at the Detroit auto show next month. Chinese electric startup automaker Nio reveals its second production model. Hyundai announces pricing for its upcoming Kona Electric. And German automakers announce big investments in batteries.

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Infiniti to stop UK production and pull out of European markets

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Nissan’s premium Infiniti brand is set to be pulled from Western European markets by 2020, with the company focusing its efforts on the North American and Chinese markets instead.

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Report: China’s Chery Considers U.S. Market Yet Again

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Chinese state-owned automaker Chery is reportedly still looking to the United States as a possible point of expansion. Chinese brands have been saying they’ll be coming to America since the mid-2000s. Early Chinese models were derivative to a point that warranted harsh criticism. But the world has continued to change.

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Which EVs were you most interested in seeing at last week's auto shows? Twitter poll results

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Last week at the Shanghai auto show, Infiniti rolled out its new Qs Inspiration electric sports sedan. Chinese startup EV-maker Nio, so far known for its SUVs, its supercar, and a race car, followed a similar path with a new fastback sedan. Karma launched two new models, including a plug-in hybrid SUV and an electric sports car.

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Nissan unveils LEAF-based Sylphy BEV at Auto China 2018

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Nissan unveiled the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission, Nissan’s first electric car made in China for Chinese consumers, at Auto China 2018 in Beijing. The Sylphy offers a drive range of 338 kilometers (210 miles), according to official Chinese standards, based on SMVIC results referencing NEDC standards and depending on driving conditions.

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