Earlier this month we got our first glimpse of the Nissan Land Glider, a concept vehicle that features the unique ability to lean into turns for increased stability. While we’re sure to hear more about the concept during this week’s Tokyo Motor Show, there have been no words on North American availability.

However, reports have just surfaced that say the vehicle may be coming to the U.S. with an Infiniti badge. Considering Infiniti is Nissan’s luxury line and the Land Glider is an all-electric vehicle, it most definitely won’t come cheap.

We’ll keep you posted.

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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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Infiniti has created the G37 hardtop convertible which is still as elegant as it coupe sibling in its visual appeal. While the retractable roof and beefy structural bracing add 450 pounds to the car’s volume, the G37’s driving experience also has been largely maintained. What that means is fast acceleration, glorious ride and handling, and a cockpit that’s among the most beautiful around. Lowering the roof takes nothing more than a long thirty-second button press. Air movement is well controlled inside the cabin, particularly with the optional wind blocker. In order to maintain the G37’s seductive silhouette, Infiniti had to relocate the rear suspension’s upper mounting points so the top would fit in the trunk.

It does fit in that trunk now but it now leaves virtually no room for cargo. Once the top is down, you’d be hard-pressed to fit much of anything back there. That is, if you can get the trunk open to begin with. Its heavy lid lacks any kind of handle and is tricky to open. In spite of the lack of cargo space, the G37 is still fun to drive (for just you and one other passenger!)

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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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Infiniti Essence Concept

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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