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Archive for March, 2010
Infiniti set to release 2010 G anniversary editions
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Infiniti announced recently that they will be releasing special Anniversary Editions of the 2010 G37 sedan, convertible, and coupe. The sedan will have 350 unit run while the convertible and coupe will only have 200 units rolling out of their factories. These anniversary editions will go on sale in the United States by mid April.
Each of the G37 special anniversary edition will be painted with a Graphite Shadow finish. The black grille is contrasted by the red leathers of the interior for the sedan variant. The convertible and the coupe get some maple hues for the interior. All editions are lined with aluminum trim.
Under the hood of the Infiniti anniversary edition G37 is a V-6 3.7L engine that is coupled with an automatic transmission with a 7-speed configuration.
The designers also installed alloy wheels, chin spoilers, and redesigned sills for the coupe and the convertible. The coupe and the sedan sports a rear spoiler. All of the models make use of 4-wheel active steering except for the all wheel drive sedan.
The Infiniti G37 Anniversary Edition has the following prices: Sedan for $43,350; coupe kicks off at $50,550; the convertible goes for $54,900.
Mercedes-Benz plans to roll out B Class based SUV to the US
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Mercedes-Benz recently announced that they are planning to field a small SUV and a compact vehicle to their market in the United States but they have not decided on the timing of the release.
The SUV and the hatchback will be deriving its DNA from the next gen of B Class that is scheduled to debut in Europe before the end of 2011.
Benz executives hint of a stylish sedan that will roll out to their dealerships in Europe as part of the B Class vehicles that they are also considering for the US.
The schedule for the US release is not yet determined because of exchange rate issues. The carmaker though notes that the US car buyers are ready for their premium compact car. They might also inject alternative engine options for the B Class when they introduce it to the US. Mercedes Benz is considering fuel cell or electric plug in versions for the new cars.