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The 2011 sales numbers are in and it seems as if Infiniti is poised to follow Lincoln's path to irrelevance in the marketplace. The problem may be that Nissan is making its own cars and trucks too damn well to justify buying an upscale Infiniti.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into the Infiniti M45 sedans from the 2003 and 2004 model year over a concern that the fuel gauge components may go bad and read incorrectly – possibly leading to stalling and increasing the risks of an accident.

WardsAuto is out with its Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2012 and it's a great list with diverse technology that points the way to how engines are evolving in the American marketplace but it's good to see good old American grunt like that offered in the Ford Mustang Boss 302 isn't overlooked.

With competition heating up from such manufacturers as Kia and Hyundai who are combing great design with affordable products, Nissan is looking to shake things up with the announcement of Pierre Loing as the new product planning vice president for Nissan Americas effective Jan. 1.

Cirque du Soleil, the world famous acrobatic troupe, and Infiniti have teamed up to give you a special opportunity; the chance to win a private Cirque du Soleil performance for you and 25 of your friends.

You read that title correctly – the NHTSA has announced a recall of 2011 and 2012 model year Nissan 370Z coupes and convertibles along with 2011 and 2012 Infiniti G37 coupes over a concern that the power windows may not be calibrated properly and should a body part be in the window when it is attempting to go up, it could cause a “pinch injury”.

Infiniti, the luxury car division of Japanese carmaker Nissan, has introduced the high-end brand to a new market: Mexico.

The Infiniti M35h is the world’s fastest-accelerating hybrid. Including it's speed, the Infiniti M35h also delivers fuel-economy in a class of its own.

Nothing breeds success like success. Coming off the heels of Red Bull Racing driver and Infiniti global ambassador Sebastian Vettel's 2011 Formula One World Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, Infiniti has announced it will expand its partnership with Red Bull Racing Formula One team for the 2012 season.

Nissan demonstrated an all-new hybrid system they can call their own at a test-drive event at their Oppama proving grounds yesterday, hinting that it may go into a resurrected Altima Hybrid.

The previous generation Infiniti M56 was always a likable luxury performance sedan. It had a sense of oomph to it while providing a luxurious, comfortable ride. The one thing it lacked was a real sense of design but not so with the 2012 Infiniti M56. Gone is the bland exterior that was not in keeping with the rest of Infiniti's sharp looks.

The 2012 Infiniti M35h hybrid has officially been named the world’s fastest full-hybrid car. It has been certified by the 2013 Guinness Book of Records and will be listed in the next edition.

Infiniti is getting a second breath as Daimler and Nissan will cooperate to build a new model by 2014, it was announced at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show by Renault-Nissan CEO.

In the spring of 2012, fans of open-air driving will have an attractive new option – the Infiniti IPL G convertible will appear in showrooms – a hard-top decapotable (if you’ll pardon my French) focused on total vehicle performance on the road and in the driver’s seat.

The vehicle that perhaps best embodies the crossover concept, the 2012 Infiniti FX will come to market with a facelift among other enhancements for 2012. Other visual upgrades include new 20-inch wheels and a considerably updated instrument cluster. In addition, a Limited Edition of only 550 special Infiniti FX 35s will be built for American sale.

Infiniti has donated a QX56 to the Nashville State Community College to give automotive technicians in training the chance to be part of a very unique project: to build a luxury boat powered by the SUV's 400hp V8 engine.

On the seventh day of the seventh month of 2011, at 7:07 a.m., Infiniti posted the first image of the their new concept, the seven-passenger Infiniti JX . The new vehicle will join the luxury line next spring. Also announced was the launch of the "Power of 7", an social media campaign hoping to build a buzz about the JX Concept in advance of its global reveal at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 18.

Last week we reported that when the 2012 Nissan Altima arrives, the slow-selling hybrid trimline will not be available but reports out of Japan suggest that Nissan is working on a new Altima hybrid using similar technology to what the company uses on the current Infiniti M35h.

Nissan and Infiniti return to the North American International Auto Show after a two-year absence.

Active duty military personnel and members of the reserves will get a break through the Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program, the Japanese manufacturer announced just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which honors those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom.

Compared to last years SAE World Congress, this year’s event has major OEMs like GM, Kia and Nissan showing off their electrified technology; but, as usual, Ford wins the race in displays.

It's almost stock but it still looks like fun. An Infiniti G37 Coupe is being supplied to the Royal Spanish Motorsport Federation as a safety car for the Spanish Rally Championship. The safety car checks the condition of the route before the event.

If you were watching March Madness on St. Patty’s Day yesterday, you may have noticed an ad or two for he new Infiniti M Hybrid. Though not the first Asian manufacturer to add green technology as a performance enhancement, one look at the M Hybrid and you’ll know this is not your father’s green car.

The 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid will give you 360 horsepower plus a combined fuel economy rating of 29.5 mpg. That translates to power, luxury and performance, with a bit of green cachet, for under $54K.

The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.

Official EPA fuel economy numbers have been released for the 2012 Infiniti M35h, which will get 32 mpg highway and 27 mpg city.