Nissan Begins Construction of New Facility to Manufacture Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz Engines in Tennessee

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin


Construction of engine assembly operations in Decherd supports Daimler partnership

The partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler reached a milestone today when Tennessee officials joined Nissan leadership to break ground on a new manufacturing facility in Decherd, Tenn. The new facility – located at the existing Nissan powertrain assembly complex – will produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cyl. gasoline engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz models.

Senior Vice President Research & Development, Nissan Americas Carla Bailo and Vice President Production Engineering and Component Facilities Mark Swenson joined local officials to mark the start of construction on this significant project.

“Today, we begin an exciting new chapter for the Renault-Nissan Alliance and our continued investment in the United States,” Swenson said. “Today’s groundbreaking marks the latest move in our collaboration with Daimler to localize production capacity and enhance our competitiveness in the global market.”

Production of the new engines will begin in 2014 with installed capacity of 250,000 units per year. At maximum capacity, the new facility is expected to create up to 400 jobs and will be the first location Mercedes-Benz manufactures engines in the North America Free Trade region. The Tennessee plant’s strategic location will ensure a direct supply of engines for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, to be built at Daimler’s vehicle plant in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (as of 2014).

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance first announced their strategic collaboration in April 2010 and are extending their reach into the United States as part of both companies’ growth strategy. The companies are also moving forward with a vehicle platform sharing initiative between Infiniti and Mercedes, and development of zero-emission vehicles. The decision to begin jointly producing engines in the U.S. marks the two organizations’ collaborative effort’s largest venture outside of Europe.

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Infiniti Emerg-E Concept Based on the Lotus Evora; Production on the Cards

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

The Emerg-E range-extended electric sports car concept from Infiniti was one of the stars of the Geneva Motor Show, making headlines for its striking design. While its exterior may be elegantly unique, according to Car and Driver the Infiniti Emerg-E rides on the same platform underpinning the Lotus Evora. Infiniti decided to develop the concept in Europe to take advantage of funding available from the UK’s Technology Strategy Board.
This is a government agency that aims to advance the development of vehicular technology that reduces carbon emissions. The organization’s membership is made up of various universities, research firms, suppliers and, you guessed it, Lotus. Like the Evora 414E Hybrid concept, built back in 2010 with the agency’s assistance, the Infiniti Emerg-E is powered by two electric motors that drive the rear wheels independently via a single-speed transmission. The range-extender comes in the form of a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine, and 0-60mph has been quoted at a Porsche 911 rivaling 4.1 seconds.
In joining forces with the agency, the cost of developing the concept was kept low. Not only that, but since most of the components are already in production form, if Infiniti gave the green light on the car, with executives already hinting at such a possibility, the Emerg-E could be built with relative ease.Infiniti will test a number of prototypes on the road in Europe and the US this summer and if all goes well, expect to see the car enter production within the next couple of years.
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Infiniti G and Mercedes C to Share Platforms – 530hp Super G in the Works

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin



Manufactured alongside the Nissan GT-R’s 3.8-liter unit, a new IPL Infiniti G is set to feature a unique twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter V6.
2014 is going to be a big year for Infiniti, as the brand’s relationship with Mercedes-Benz continues to blossom.The new Daimler and Renault-Nissan alliance will result in the sharing of several engines and platforms, and according to a Japanese source close to Infiniti, the next-gen Mercedes RWD C Class platform will be used for the next-gen Infiniti G, due out in the summer of 2014. Changes will be made to the platform, including adding two inches to the wheelbase in order to create more interior space.
As for the design, the source revealed to Motor Trend that the new G will have a front end closely resembling the Etherea concept and have a bold muscular stance and lower roof line for a more coupe-like appearance. A year after the sedan, a coupe will arrive and a crossover similar to an EX is under consideration.A Nissan-developed power train based on the VQ series engine block will be on offer, as will a Mercedes-sourced 2.1-liter four-cylinder diesel good for more than 200hp and 360lb-ft of torque.This engine will power the Infiniti M destined for Europe, but is unlikely to make it stateside.
A 3.5-liter V6 hybrid will also be offered, as will a brand-new 3.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that’s being developed for the IPL range of high-performance vehicles.It will generate north of 530hp targeting the likes of the M3 and C63 AMG and be built at the same plant as the Nissan GT-R in Tochigi, Japan, where the GT-R and IPL engines are hand-made. When it hits Japanese showrooms it will be priced around the 10 million yen mark (or $125,000).

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The Infiniti LE Concept was awarded “Best Tech” by Laptopmag.com.

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

The Infiniti LE Concept was awarded “Best Tech” at the 2012 New York Auto Show by Laptopmag.com. Laptop contributor, Dan Howley shared, “While the New York Auto Show had quite a few intriguing concept vehicles, Infiniti’s LE Concept blew us away.”

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Must Watch!! Infiniti JX – Cirque du Soleil Performance

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

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Rumored: Infiniti Considers a GT-R or Godzilla’s New Clothes

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

The Nissan Juke-R was impressive. Will we see an Infiniti version of the supercar-killer soon?

Infiniti is looking over “three or four proposals for what could top the range, including a GT-R based sports car,” according to the head of advanced planning for Infiniti in Tokyo Francois Bancon. Speaking to CAR, he continued, saying that “It’s too good a platform to use only on one model.” From where we are sitting, that sounds like great news.As Nissan’s luxury arm, Infiniti could, in effect, create a model designed for top-end class and comfort along with supercar performance.
The Nissan GT-R, known affectionately as Godzilla, is an emperor of sorts on the street thanks to its sheer power and relatively modest price tag.

According to Bancon, adding some leather seats and technology to the GT-R wouldn’t be enough, as its powerful 542hp 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine would have to be toned down a notch to give the car some smoothness. He says “it would have to be softer than the GT-R, and that’s extremely difficult to do. You can’t easily tweak the GT-R to deliver the sophisticated, more refined performance we would need on an Infiniti.”

In any case, the model wouldn’t be able to hit production for at least five years.

The Japanese luxury brand will make the decision to build a new model in the next two or three years, however production wouldn’t start until the new, smaller Infiniti model in 2015 has been released.We will wait with baited breath for their decision, for if the Emperor were to receive new clothes, oh what clothes they could be.

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Set for Stun: The Infiniti Emerg-E Concept Makes its Debut

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

The Infiniti Emerg-e has just touched down in Geneva and the concept has already garnered great acclaim.The hybrid concept features incredible styling with serious supercar performance for a revolutionary model we can’t help but hope makes its way into production.The Emerg-e Concept runs on a hybrid drivetrain which features two electric motors with a lithium-ion battery pack, four inverters and a range-extending 3-cylinder petrol powerplant.
With a combined total output of 402hp, Infiniti’s first-ever supercar can blast off the line to 60mph in 4 seconds and has a driving range of around 300 miles. Its EV range is 30 miles.
“I am very pleased to introduce you a new exploration of Infiniti design language and advanced technology. We have designed a shape of real energy and elegance, and one with the emotional flow you know of Infiniti. But what you cannot see is that this silk dress of a body is super light made out of carbon fiber,” said Infiniti Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura.He also stated that Infiniti UK will produce two prototypes later this summer for testing, giving off the clearest indication yet that the Emerg-e could actually make its way into production. With that matte silver finish and front-end, we can only hope Infiniti makes our dream a reality.

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Infiniti EX37 Interior Gets the Vilner Treatment!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin



Bulgarian design studio Vilner has returned to the Infiniti EX37 to have another go at its interior. As specialists in custom interiors, the aftermarket developer concentrates on the finer details and the results are often superb.

Leather, more specifically tan aniline leather, has been used in abundance in this particular project, and features on the seats, sun shades and dashboard. Newly-sculpted seats are also stitched with various patterns and the ‘Vilner’ logo.

Special materials such as nubuck (a soft, velvety leather) has been used on the roofliner, rear-view mirror and center console, while the steering wheel has been newly crafted and covered in Nappa leather with chrome detailing.

A premium sound system has been added to the crossover, made up of an Infiniti player, an AudiSon processor, Ground Zero amplifier and speakers, and as a finishing the touch Vilner has soundproofed the car using insulating materials to reduce outside noise.

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