Infiniti, Daimler Working on New Platform for Four Models
Infiniti boss, Johan de Nysschen, revealed that the Japanese automaker, in partnership with Mercedes parent company Daimler, are developing a new platform that will result in four models.
One of those four models will be a crossover, though it’s unknown if it’ll be heading to both the Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz brands. In addition, Infiniti also shared that it will build its second North American plant this in either the U.S. or Mexico to diversify production outside Japan.
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As for the Infiniti Q30, the Japanese automaker is building a plant in England for the compact’s production. The U.K. factory will be finished next year and will serve as a worldwide hub for the Q30.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Not sure if this reveiu was the most usefull one I have read. It would be nice to read one more based on real world/average conditions, as -4F is not a normal condition, nor have I ever read any hybrid revieu done during such extreme weather. I suspect, no Hybrid vehicle would be at it's best during these conditions, and , as expected record very disappionting economy numbers. I can say, that i like the looks, function and interior appointment of this new Subaru. My wife is due for a new car, and this one tops or current list of potential sutters. I am taller (6-20 and fit very nicely in the front seat...but more importantlt, while fitting nicely in that seat, I got out and measured the back seat room. Supprisingly, I found I could hope in and be very comfortable back there, with the front seat remaining in the same position as it was when seat in the front. I have found very few vehicles that i can duplicate the experiance...very few, reguadless of price point. Our family has owned several Subaru's, Myself one, a 05 Outback 2.5 XT, and my son 3-or 4, mainly Impresa's and STI WRX's. All have performed very well, and I simply love the Turbo power of the Outback wagon. That car does it all, and very well. From everyday errons to hardware stor runs to vactions and long cross country drives. Honestly, we were looking at many, much more expensive vehicles when we found the Outback, and it was imediately clear the choose we had to make. We will be looking at this Cross Tour, in the comming months and I hope it feels half as good as the outback. Plus, we have had nothing but excelent Subaru service over the last several years of ownership, not that we have many problems, mainly routen maintenace, but qualty service is is so hard to find, it's very rewarding and refreshing. Happy Subau owner.
We need more reviews detailing hybrid performance in the winter...Many Southerners experience relatively warm winters which is all well and lovely... But in the winters of many places in the North of Canada (or even Michigan) we're looking at winters where the average day is somewhere between -20 and -40. Is it even worth it to get a hybrid if that's what you're looking at for 6 months of the year? Yes, all cars suffer from lowered fuel economy in the winter... but I wonder if that hits hybrids harder than other vehicles?