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List: Ten Cars We Are Looking Forward To In Los Angeles
With the LA Auto Show rapidly approaching, a few manufacturers have dropped us some tantalizing crumbs in the past couple weeks about what we can expect. From hybrids and well kept secrets to a few caged beasts, here is a glimpse into what we are looking forward to when the show kicks off on November 17.
Driven: 2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe And G25 Sedan
Expand or die. Auto manufacturers confront this either/or business reality like few other economic sectors. Most choose the former or expire trying. Ditches along roadside are filled with marques that didn’t grow: AMC, Jensen, DeTomaso, insert your favorite lovable failure here. Jaguar’s X-Type and Volkswagen’s Pheaton illustrate the perils of brands attempting to expand their share by moving down or up from their starting point.
Infiniti Sketches Future EV
Infiniti has released this sketch of what will be the brand’s first luxury electric vehicle. The Infiniti EV will go on sale in 2013.
First Look: 2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe
Infiniti is launching a performance version of the G37—the 2011 IPL G Coupe—at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The Infinti Performance Line G Coupe is a 348-horsepower version of the rear-drive car, with a tuned engine, interior and exterior modifications, and a performance suspension.
Quick Drive: 2010 Infiniti EX35
You have to applaud Infiniti for trying to put some dynamic character in almost every vehicle it makes, even when that might not be what is expected. In the case of the EX35, we have a mid-sized SUV that feels a lot like you might expect a SUV would feel if it had a lot of G37 DNA.
Driven: 2011 Infiniti QX56
Generally speaking, when we attend a media drive event for a new vehicle we can expect to have a solid fifteen minutes to a half-hour section of the initial presentation devoted to vehicle design. This is where executive level design guys can really go to town, telling the assembled media about subtle heritage cues, the hiding of mass or height, and exotic themes or shapes integrated into the vehicle’s aesthetic. If the new car in question is particularly provocative or progressive of design, the explanations can go on for still longer.
List: Top Ten Best Power-To-Weight Ratios Under $40,000
Here, we offer the top ten new cars with the best power-to-weight ratio available for less than $40,000.
Winding Road Issue 58 Is Now Available!
In this issue of Winding Road, we drive the Jaguar XJ to see what the new cat has in store after its long-awaited update.
Winding Road Issue 56 Is Now Available!
In this issue of Winding Road, we drive the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide, and find out why a four-door could be a big hit for the prestigious brand. Plus, this newest issue is full of other great stuff, including 2011 Infiniti M56 S, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring vs. Audi S4, 2010 Porsche GT3 RS, and much more.
List: Ten Cars To Watch At The 2010 New York Auto Show
With less than 3 weeks until the doors open on the 2010 New York Auto Show press days, we have put together a list of new models and concepts that are expected to be unveiled at this years show.
List: Ten Cars To Watch At The 2010 New York Auto Show
With less than 3 weeks until the doors open on the 2010 New York Auto Show press days, we have put together a list of new models and concepts that are expected to be unveiled at this years show.
First Look: 2011 Infiniti M
When we think of competitors for the BMW 5-Series, things like the Mercedes E-Class, Jaguar XF, and Audi A6 come to mind immediately, and sadly, the Infiniti M is casually overlooked in most cases. This was mostly due, in part, to an anemic V-8 mill, out-of-date interior materials and technology, and old styling. This all changes, though, as Infiniti has just debuted the sexy new M — in both M37 and M56 flavors — at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Driven: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
Creating a really good convertible is tricky business, especially when the coupe or sedan it’s based on is such a strong, well-liked car. Simply lobbing the roof off causes a whole host of rigidity and stiffness problems—not to mention design dilemmas—and if these issues aren’t properly addressed, the new-found droptop might just be a big mess. The Infiniti G37, for example, is one of our favorite sport coupes, but in its cabriolet guise, the chassis proves to be a bit more flexible than we’d like. Don’t even get us started on worse offenders like the Chrysler Sebring and Toyota Solara.
Driven: 2011 Hyundai Equus Stops By For A Visit
When Hyundai launched the Genesis sedan a last year, we were very impressed. They managed to create a car unlike anything else they’ve ever done that was not only good to drive and extremely well-equipped, but priced substantially less than the competition. To continue on in this saga, Hyundai recently announced that they will be selling their larger flagship sedan, the Equus, in North America. This car is positioned to do to the Lexus LS what the Genesis has done to the Lexus GS and Infiniti M. (Note: Equus is what the car is called in other markets, and the official U.S. name hasn’t been decided upon at this time.)
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