There was little doubt that U.S. auto sales would plummet because of the coronavirus and that has panned out as automaker after automaker has posted significant declines. Starting with GM, the company delivered 618,335 vehicles in the first quarter which is a drop of approximately 7% compared to last year. Much of that blame is being […]
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Infiniti is the latest to join an increasing number of manufacturers moving from monthly to quarterly sales results, with the first one for 2020 to be issued on April 1, just like it’s parent company Nissan. [Updated 1/31/2020] The BMW Group as well as Nissan have decided to join the likes of Porsche, GM, FCA […]
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Tough times ahead for Nissan as the Japanese automaker reportedly plans aggressive cost cuts which will bring about more than 4,300 layoffs and the closures of two plants. According to four people familiar with the plans cited by Reuters, Nissan is forced to take these highly unpopular measures by the unexpected slump in sales and […]
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Infiniti has big hopes for its upcoming QX55 coupe crossover but the automaker has been forced to delay the start of production by five months. Initially, the Infiniti QX55 was to enter production in June 2020 at the Aguascalientes plant in Mexico co-owned by Nissan and Daimler. However, in a letter dated January 13, Nissan […]
Read MoreIf you happen to own an exotic car with a big rear wing, this picture may inspire you to turn that wing into the perfect spot to carry a Christmas tree. In recent years, we’ve seen a number of supercar owners throw Christmas trees onto the roofs of their vehicles, most likely to capture some […]
Read MoreWe all know that the 1990s were peak JDM era and this 1991 Nissan President Sovereign Luxury is one of the most genuine representatives of that period. The specific example was offered in an eBay auction but it didn’t manage to find a home, despite its seemingly lovely condition. This luxurious Nissan is finished in […]
Read MoreIf you’re a car dealership and one of your loyal customers, who also happens to be the town’s mayor, says they want an electric vehicle, well then you best figure out a way to fulfill that order even if all of your products are powered by gasoline. Such was the case recently in Sherbrooke, Quebec, […]
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Nissan will halt its entire U.S. operation in January for two days in a bid to cut costs, Automotive News reports. In a memo sent to employees this week, Nissan North America chairman Jose Valls said the car manufacturer will remain closed on January 2 and January 3 after the New Year’s holiday with employees […]
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Jeff Pope, Infiniti’s group vice president of the Americas, has told Motor Trend that he sees a place for the potent Q60 Project Black S in the U.S. market. First revealed at the Geneva Motor Show back in 2017, the Q60 Project S combined Renault Formula One technology with the car manufacturer’s know-how. It turned […]
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Infiniti is celebrating their 30th anniversary this week and the company is marking the occasion by revealing new details about their electrification plans. While a number of automakers are embracing electric vehicles, Infiniti isn’t putting all their eggs in one basket. Instead, the company will offer both electric vehicles and “gas-generated EV models.” The latter will […]
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