The other day we told that the Nissan Fuga, or Infiniti M as us Americans will know it as, is expected to hit dealerships towards the end of next year. To stir up a bit of hype regarding the vehicle, Nissan has released the above promotional video showcing off the car as it eloquently hits the streets.

Sure, it’s not very exciting but it’s always nice to see a car in action when all you’ve seen were still shots, right?

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The Tokyo Motor Show is underway and information about new vehicles continues to flow out — The latest bit focuses on the Nissan Fuga hybrid which is expected to hit North American dealerships sometime in 2011 as the Infiniti M.

This vehicle features an electric motor capable of 50 kW and 200 pounds-per-feet of torque that will have the Fuga reaching speeds of up to 62mph on electricity alone. Couple that with a 3.5-liter 6 cylinder engine and you have yourself a luxury model that any fuel sipping driver would love.

Nissan is expected to release complete engine output numbers sometime next year.

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Nissan has annouced today that they will be recalling a staggering 143,000 vehicles of the 2008-2010 model year including the Cube, Murano, Rogue and Infiniti M35/M45.

Apparently, there is a problem with a nut in the Tire Pressure Monitoring system that has the possibility of corrosion due to salted roads. If this nut were to corrode it could cause the system to malfunction making the driver unaware of a possible deflation. Just imagine, the nut comes out and the system malfunctions and then sometime after you get a flat tire and aren’t made aware of it. Safety hazard? You betcha.

Nissan says to head to your local Infiniti or Nissan dealership to get the problem checked out.

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Infiniti has come forth today to let us know that they will in fact be selling hybrid version of their M35. The proper title is the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid and will hit dealerships sometime in 2011.

Under the hood you can expect a 6 cylinder engine, twin-clutch transmission along with a lithium ion powered electric motor all powering the cars rear wheels.

Unfortunately that is currently all the information we have regarding the 2012 M35 Hybrid but we’ll keep you updated as more is made known.

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This year marks the 20th year that Infiniti has existed and to celebrate they have commissioned an artist to create the above masterpiece. As you can see, the G37 coupe has been completely repainted in a style that shows mechanics and nature living together in harmony, a concept inspired by Cirque du Soleil. Or at least, that’s what I got from it, what about you?

The mastermind behind the painting is Canadian artist Heidi Taillefer whom was contracted by Infiniti for the work.

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Infiniti has uncovered a teaser image for their upcoming 2011 Infiniti M sedan. The official debut of the vehicle will be on the 14th at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, California. However, the car won’t actually be there, but will rely on virtual mapping.

“The car will look like it is actually there. It will be full-size, and, if you didn’t know it was a virtual mapping, you would think it was the real thing from a distance,” Kyle Bazemore, head of Infiniti’s communication told Edmunds. “It gives consumers a preview of the vehicle in advance of its December debut, before any actual vehicles have been built.”

Not much can be told by the teaser, but it’s a nice way to let everyone know that Infiniti means serious business.

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Infinti first let out word word that they would be releasing a hard top convertible version of their G37 coupe back in March but a price was no where to be seen.

Luckily, the car maker has stepped forward and let us in on the pricing scheme they will use when the G37 convertible goes on sale June 19th.

For $43,850 buyers will be able to get their hands on the base model while $43,900 for the G37 Sport 6MT. If you dont’ know, the sport model adds a 6-speed manual transmission because lets face it, who likes going fast with an automatic car?

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Infiniti has evidentally deemed the current standard offerings for their EX35 SUV weren’t enough and announced that they will be upping the ante a bit.

Emphasis on ‘a bit’ as Infiniti will only make standard leather seats, roof rails, and a rearview monitor. Sure this is nice and all but due to the additional hardware the price will be upped from $31,900 to $33,880.

Of course, the 297hp V6 engine coupled with all of these added features will make for a car that won’t dissapoint.

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Infiniti has officially announced the pricing on its 2010 Infiniti QX56 luxury SUVs that is now currently available at all Infiniti dealers. The QX56 is available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive models, both equipped with a standard 320-horsepower 5.6-liter DOHC V8, 5-speed automatic transmission, leather-appointed seating and a long list of luxury and technology features.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 Infiniti QX56 2WD is $56,050 and $59,150 for the Infiniti QX56 4WD.

The 2010 Infiniti QX56 continues to offer an outstanding combination of refinement, roominess, advanced technology and power – providing maximum utility and all-season versatility in a stylish, fully equipped full-size luxury SUV. The QX is anchored by an advanced drivetrain, featuring a high-strength steel frame and standard 5.6-liter V8 engine rated at 320 horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque.

Its sophisticated body design is marked by a distinctive chrome “waterfall” style grille, High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights, Infiniti-style LED taillights, power sliding moonroof and power-operated rear liftgate.

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While we got a teaser picture from last month from Infinity regarding their Essence concept, we’ve pretty much been left in the dark otherwise.

Well no more as the official concept images have been revealed in Geneva and boy is this thing beautiful. Pictured above the Essence is said to feature 592hp of combined gas-electric power. Yes, the Essence in a hybrid.

The Essence is to include a 434hp twin-trubo V6 along with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery good adding another 158hp to the setup.

Will this thing ever see the light of day? Let’s hope so! More pics of the Essence in the read link.

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After an earlier announcement Infiniti went ahead and issued the first teaser photograph of its concept car that will be called ‘Essence’ to be revealed at the 2009 International Geneva Show. While the automoble firm has not revealed any particular details on the car other than it is being produced in collaboration with Louis Vuitton and that it will be ‘one dramatic concept’ previewing ‘an exploration into the brand’s future’. Given the image revealed it leads us to wonder if it could be a proposal for a high-ends sports coupe or coupe-sedan. More to come this summer.

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It looks like Nissan is aiming to give the Lexus a run for its money as far as new hybrids to be launched in the market is concerned. In preparation for 2010, Nissan has started to map out plans for a new hybrid car via the Infiniti line-up.

Infiniti dealers are pushing hard for another entry into the same near luxury segment where the G37 already competes along with another luxury crossover model. It seems that the EX, the automaker’s latest CUV, is not selling up to expectations against rivals such as the Lexus RX-series due to its limited utility.

On the green front, Infiniti is also said to have a hybrid on the way for 2010.

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While we weren’t supposed to see the car until the L.A. Car Show, Nissan has jumped the gun and released renders, as seen above, of their brand new 2009 Infiniti G37 hardtop convertible.

Featuring a 3-peice retractable hardtop, covering a sleek looking 4 seater, the 2009 G37 is powered but a 3.7L V6 pumping out over 320hp.

You can read and see more about the G series at www.infiniti.com/gconvertible.

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