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Infiniti Drops Final Sedan in Lineup

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Infiniti announced a series of changes to its 2025 lineup this week, including confirmation that the Q50 sedan would be discontinued this year. While we already basically knew this would be the case, the 2024 Infiniti Q50 will be the final model year — making the brand yet another company selling nothing but crossovers and SUVs.

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. Infiniti plans to double its powertrain range over the next five years.) L/100 km (42.8

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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 introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years. Earlier post.).

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Kia shows Forte LPG Hybrid Concept at SEMA

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Among the lineup of concept and production-intent vehicles Kia is showcasing at the SEMA show in Las vegas this week is the Kia Forte Hybrid Concept. Forte Hybrid Concept. Created by Kinetic Motorsports, the Hybrid Concept combines a 1.6-liter Created by Kinetic Motorsports, the Hybrid Concept combines a 1.6-liter

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Infiniti M35 Hybrid Features Original 1 Motor/2 Clutch Parallel Hybrid System

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Infiniti unveiled its first production hybrid, the M35 Hybrid, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. There is also a significant improvement in fuel efficiency at highway mode, compared to conventional systems. The architecture of Nissan/Infiniti’s new parallel one motor/two clutch system. Elements of the new hybrid drive.

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Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

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The leeway gained can go towards increasing fuel economy and engine power. Nissan Decherd currently assembles engines for Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Pathfinder, Frontier, TITAN and INFINITI QX60, as well as motors for the all-electric Nissan LEAF. The new 2.5L Yoshida, N. 2019), “Development of New I4 2.5L

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