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[VIDEO] Seb Tests Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype

[VIDEO] Seb Tests Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype

The concept, which was first revealed at NAIAS, is now officially an engineering feasibility study and one step closer to production.

There was already plenty enough reason to be excited about the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept  when we got our first look at it during the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and then again when we heard that engine roaring for the first time at Geneva. The only thing left to do was to […]

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Seb Vettel Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype Test Footage to Premiere at Beijing

Seb Vettel Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype Test Footage to Premiere at Beijing

Infiniti wowed us all at NAIAS when they showed off the Q50 Eau Rouge, a sport-tuned take on the brand’s popular sedan. Last month at Geneva, they stepped it up a notch by lifting the hood to reveal its unfathomably sexy twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 that generates 560-horsepower. This month at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, […]

 Timothy Moore

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Exposed

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Exposed

Today at the North American International Auto Show, Nissan’s luxury arm unveiled its all-new Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge. All at once, the Eau Rouge reflects the enticement of the Q50 premium sports sedan while also giving us a taste of the Formula One experience. “If we built this car I would expect it to feature […]

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Spa to Fight Infiniti’s Eau Rouge Trademark Request

Spa to Fight Infiniti’s Eau Rouge Trademark Request

When Infiniti unveiled its Q50 Eau Rouge back at the Detroit Auto Show, they made it perfectly clear that its name—and its performance specs—were an homage to the infamous corner at Spa-Francorchamps. That all seemed well and good with the folks at Spa…that is, until Infiniti moved to acquire the trademark. While Bloomberg reports that […]

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Sebastian Vettel-Tested Infiniti Q50 Launches in Hong Kong

Sebastian Vettel-Tested Infiniti Q50 Launches in Hong Kong

Infiniti has launched the 2014 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan in the Hong Kong market. The launch coincided with the two-year anniversary of the company’s global headquarters’ move to the iconic city. [ Click to see the Sebastian Vettel-tested Infiniti Q50 in our photo gallery ] The innovative Q50 marks a new brand direction for Infiniti, […]

 Kyle Johnson

Infiniti Reveals Eau Rouge Engine, a 560-Horsepower Monster

Infiniti Reveals Eau Rouge Engine, a 560-Horsepower Monster

560 horsepower. 600 lb-ft of torque. Sounds like a monster awakened from a century's long slumber. Yeah, we want this car made, stat.

We got our first glimpse of the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept back at NAIAS, and we already had enough to be excited about with its combination of premium sports sedan flair and Formula One-inspired aggression. At the time, Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen said that if the company decided to build the car, it […]

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Infiniti SYNAPTIQ Wins LA Auto Show Design Challenge People’s Choice

Infiniti SYNAPTIQ Wins LA Auto Show Design Challenge People’s Choice

Infiniti’s SYNAPTIQ design study—which is one part F1 car, one part dune buggy, one part jet, and 100% nuts—took home the People’s Choice Award in the 11th Annual LA Auto Show Design Challenge. This year’s theme for the Design Challenge was “Sensing the Future: How Will Cars Interact With Us in 2029?” As an answer […]

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Infiniti Halo Car Arriving in 2015, Says Nakamura

Infiniti Halo Car Arriving in 2015, Says Nakamura

In a recent discussion with the folks over at Top Gear, Infiniti Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura confirmed that there are plans in motion for an Infiniti halo car that will compete with the BMW 4 Series. The Infiniti halo car, as it is described by Nakamura, will be a two-door coupe that will eventually […]

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Revealed

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Revealed

A little more than a month ago, Infiniti Vaguebooked us good with an image of a grille and some French. A couple weeks after that, the silhouette of the Q80 Inspiration fastback followed, and Infiniti began promising us something capable of disrupting the status quo. Today, ahead of its October 2 debut at the 2014 […]

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Infiniti LE Electric Vehicle Could Arrive for 2017-2018

Infiniti LE Electric Vehicle Could Arrive for 2017-2018

Infiniti, in order to achieve their goal of becoming a global brand, is looking to expand their lineup by 60 percent and double the amount of available powertrains over the next few years. While the usual suspects are expected to be a part of the plan—particularly the UK-made Q30 hatchback and QX30 crossover and, hopefully, […]

 Kyle Johnson

2014 Geneva Motor Show Lineup: World and European Debuts

2014 Geneva Motor Show Lineup: World and European Debuts

A rundown of what's hot at this year's auto show in Geneva: concepts, new models, and familiar faces (oh my).

The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo 4C Targa […]

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Infiniti NAIAS Display: The Cars in White

Infiniti NAIAS Display: The Cars in White

Smart NAIAS Display Is Bigger Than I Thought

Infiniti’s cars have never particularly wowed me, and the recent change of names (to Q-something or another) did not elevate the brand’s luxury in my mind but just made for one editing nightmare. That said, I really liked Infiniti’s booth at NAIAS. They had a theme similar to Nissan’s (or at least I perceived it […]

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Infiniti to Unveil Formula One Inspired Concept Car at NAIAS

Infiniti to Unveil Formula One Inspired Concept Car at NAIAS

The Los Angeles Auto Show ended just over a week ago, and already we’re pining for the reveals at the Detroit Auto Show in early January (What can we say? We’re gluttons for car unveilings). While there will be a lot to look out for at January’s show (also known as the North American International […]

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Charles Leclerc on Pole at Spa

Charles Leclerc on Pole at Spa

Charles Leclerc took a decisive pole position at Spa-Francorchamps today, beating teammate Sebastian Vettel by over seven tenths of a second, a massive margin by Formula One standards. Though Leclerc seemed to have the measure of Vettel throughout the weekend, he was rather helped by a chaotic final Q3 session in which all of the […]

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Cadillac Escala Concept to Make Appearance at 89th Academy Awards

Cadillac Escala Concept to Make Appearance at 89th Academy Awards

Cadillac Chief Marketing Officer Uwe Ellinghaus told multiple publications that a new commercial staring the Escala Concept will premier during the Oscars

Cadillac has a slightly different marketing strategy than the other GM brands. While Buick has already paid to run a new commercial during Super Bowl LI, Cadillac has purchased three ad spots that will run during the 89th Academy Awards. Have You Heard? Chevrolet nine-speed transmission to roll out in 2017 The only issue is […]

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Toronto Honda Dealership Employee Loses Hearing Mid-Conversation [VIDEO]

Toronto Honda Dealership Employee Loses Hearing Mid-Conversation [VIDEO]

A YouTube user named jacknhoff (possibly a pseudonym) recently captured a bizarre medical curiosity on camera. In the video (below), which was posted on December 12th and shot to the top of Reddit’s front page the same day, a Toronto Honda dealership employee appears to lose his sense of hearing mid-conversation, and is left repeating […]

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Hendrick Motorsports Pays Tribute to Jeff Gordon with New Video

Hendrick Motorsports Pays Tribute to Jeff Gordon with New Video

In his 24-year NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career, how many left turns do you think Jeff Gordon has made? Over the course of 791 races, we would imagine he’s racked up quite a few. Whatever the exact running tally, the retiring Chevy driver will make his very last one at this year’s season closer at […]

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Infiniti Q60 Concept Teased for Detroit Reveal

Infiniti Q60 Concept Teased for Detroit Reveal

Infiniti will use the 2015 North American International Auto Show as its platform to reveal the next step in the evolution of the Q60 née G37 Coupe. The first teaser for the Q60 Concept dropped on Thursday, offering a barely-there glimpse at “muscular lines” and “well-defined contours,” as well as a few suggestions of what […]