The text from Mission Commander Dan—aka my dad—regarding Operation Canadian Invasion came exactly one week before our departure. Our invasion of Canadian waters was to include fishing, cocktails, movies, and some good laughs. Minutes after first testing the waters for what became known...Read More»
Smartphone compatibility is a major selling point in new cars, with a majority of new vehicles offering either Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or both with their standard infotainment systems. Nissan and Mitsubishi, members of the aptly-named Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance, are taking things a...Read More»
If you knew the 2018 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid existed, well, you probably either own one or are in the market for one. This may be the time to finally pick one up though, as Infiniti confirmed Monday that it will be dropping the Q70 Hybrid from its lineup for 2019. MORE: Updated 2018 Infiniti QX30 adds...Read More»
With just a few months left in the model year, the 2018.5 Infiniti QX30 has been treated to a number of tweaks highlighted by additional standard active-safety gear. CarsDirect reported Monday that the QX30 subcompact luxury crossover SUV now comes standard with automatic emergency braking...Read More»
Two swanky Infiniti crossovers will head to the New York auto show next week, the luxury brand said Friday. The 2019 Infiniti QX60 Limited and 2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited are range-topping crossover SUVs with upsized wheels and tonier interiors. They're not quite Escalades, but the new Limited trim...Read More»
Infiniti is planning a novel reward system for customers of its 2019 QX50 crossover. The more people that place an order for one, the more "luxury gifts" QX50 owners will receive. There will be at least three levels of prizes, depending on the number of individuals who purchase or lease the car...Read More»
The 2019 Infiniti QX50 will be less expensive than some of its chief rivals when it goes on sale at the end of February. At $37,545, including a mandatory $995 destination charge, the QX50 is thousands less than key European luxury rivals from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. That price nets buyers...Read More»
Infiniti needs a lot of "firsts" these days. The relatively nascent luxury brand may be looking for a new flagship with more technology, a defining sedan or crossover to shape the automaker's mold going forward, or a new powertrain to cement its status as a forward-thinking, fuel efficient marque...Read More»
Infiniti won't offer an updated QX50 crossover this year and quietly axed its slow-selling hybrid QX60, the automaker confirmed Tuesday. A redesign for the QX50 is expected next year, and according to an Infiniti spokeswoman, should look similar to the QX50 Concept unveiled at the Detroit auto show...Read More»
Nissan is recalling some 14,192 Infiniti Q50 and Q60 vehicles from the 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years. Documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate that, due to a software glitch, those vehicles may be at risk of stalling. The software in question is found on the...Read More»
The crossover that can be credited with creating an entire niche of sloped-roof, tall-riding vehicles has left the stage. Don't look for a 2018 Infiniti QX70 in your local dealer's showroom. A follow-up may be a few years away, but it will probably be more about getting the look right than adopting...Read More»
Infiniti's QX50 is starting to look and feel a little gray around its temples—but the automaker has a new model on its way. Before Nissan's luxury division shows off the next-generation QX50, which will likely arrive as a 2018 or 2019 model, a thinly-veiled concept car is headed to January's...Read More»
Nissan's luxury brand is in the midst of a reinvention—although this isn't the first time that Infiniti has sought to regroup and reboot. Then again, none of Infiniti's previous efforts have had quite the global implications Infiniti has today. Perhaps more importantly, the brand hasn't had...Read More»
The Infiniti QX60 and Buick Enclave are upscale picks for the "anything but a minivan" set, but how do these family wagons—sorry, SUVs—stack up against each other? Let's dive into the numbers to find out. First, we're happy to report both 'utes have undergone our rigorous new ratings...Read More»
Have you bought a new car lately? How satisfied were you with the process? If you drove home a Buick or Porsche, you're likely to say "very satisfied", according to a new study from J.D. Power. The study in question is the 2016 Sales Satisfaction Index, which "measures the ability of dealerships to...Read More»
How excited are you about self-driving cars? According to one new study, your feelings about tomorrow's autonomous vehicles may depend on what you drive today. The study was conducted by research firm MaritzCX, which spent much of the summer asking 12,353 vehicle owners to share their feelings...Read More»
Infiniti's new QX30 small crossover will go on sale soon for a hair under $31,000, a price that undercuts the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class with which it shares its powertrain and underpinnings. For $30,945, the base QX30 includes the same 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gas engine, which powers the...Read More»
Infiniti will offer its new Q60 sporty compact coupe in a variety of flavors, beginning at $39,855. That's a hefty $2,000 lower than last year, despite a full redesign for 2017. ALSO SEE: 2016 Honda Pilot long-term road test: the first service stop The 2017 Q60 is the latest in a line of Infiniti...Read More»
Last fall, Tesla Motors made its Autopilot software available on Model S and Model X vehicles. Soon, Nissan's luxury division could offer similar, semi-autonomous driving software on a range of Infiniti models. That isn't as big of a stretch as it might sound. The Infiniti Q50 already offers a...Read More»
