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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 Q80 Inspiration.

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Infiniti presents M35 Hybrid at LA Show

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Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 L/100km), 25 mpg (9.4 L/100km) city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100km) combined.

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Will Infiniti G Sport Sedan Add New Hybrid, Diesel Models?

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The 2012 Infiniti M35h hybrid large sport sedan is marketed by Infiniti as the "world's quickest (full) hybrid sedan," based on its 0-to-62-mph acceleration time of 5.5

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GMC unveils 2024 HUMMER EV SUV

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An immersive interior, including customizable, multisensory user features and an open driving experience with the standard Infinity Roof with removable Sky Panels, I-Bar and rear drop glass. seconds with Watts To Freedom.

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Nissan launches new Skyline in Japan; one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade

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launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Nissan first introduced the Skyline in 1957; Skyline is sold overseas as the Infiniti Q50. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., gigapascal (GPa) Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel with High Formability.

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GMC introduces 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1; powered by all-new Ultium battery tech

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Edition 1 highlights include: Watts to Freedom — a driver-selectable immersive experience that unleashes the full acceleration capability of the EV propulsion system, including GM-estimated 0-60-mph performance in approximately 3 seconds. Adaptive Ride Control continuous damping that is tailored for both on- and off-road driving.

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Redesigned Audi A3 earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+; first Audi model to win 2014 TSP or TSP+

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In the test, which is more challenging than either the head-on crashes conducted by the government or the IIHS moderate overlap test, 25% of a vehicle’s front end on the driver’s side strikes a rigid barrier at 40 mph. The system has automatic braking technology that avoided a crash in the Institute’s 12 mph test.

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