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• Trapeze-E G: the Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project G37 Coupe

  Banovsky on September 25, 2009

  Art is a beautiful thing. Like the Adult Swim x Kia Soul we posted a few months back, cars can be stunning when treated to an artists' brush. Update: now with video!!

  

  2009 Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project G37 Coupe

  This particular car was hand-painted over a month by Montréal artist Heidi Taillefer, and inspired by Cirque du Soleil.

  Why? To commemorate Infiniti’s 20th anniversary. Partner Cirque du Soleil is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and will be on tour at Cirque du Soleil shows over the next few months. Then, if you'd like this piece of history, it'll be auctioned off.

  Just remember to protect its one-of-a-kind paint.

  Click through for more photos.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under News, WTF, Sports car, Infiniti, Coupe, 2009, Art Car

• 2011 Infiniti M

  Banovsky on August 15, 2009

  Breaking into the top-tier luxury car market is difficult. Just ask Acura. But cross-country rivals Infiniti may have leapfrogged their Japanese competition with this, the (very impressive-looking) 2011 M sport sedan.

  

  The 2011 Infiniti M sport sedan

  It's sinewy without looking like taffy stretched over some big rims. With cues from Infiniti's latest concepts, the M looks like a great place to start shopping for your next luxury car, especially if you think the BMW 5-Series and Audi A6 are just too boring.

  Here are some details:

  • Both V6 and V8 models, called M37 and M56, respectively
  • Over 400 horsepower for the M56 model
  • Reduced fuel consumption compared with the current model
  • Blind spot warning system will actually try and prevent you from changing lanes if another vehicle is detected

  Click through for more photos and the official release.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Luxury, Future, News, Sedan, Technology, Infiniti, 2011, M37, M56, M

• Beat the Recession #6: Infiniti M30

  Banovsky on June 10, 2009

  In 1990, a year after Lexus arrived in the US, another Japanese company brought their luxury-minded wares to North America.

  

  The JDM-only Nissan Leopard

  Most people remember the first Infiniti as being the Q45, a V8-powered super-sedan that aimed squarely at the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5-Series. While that model enjoyed the media spotlight, the Nissan Leopard-based M30 luxury coupe and convertible languished on dealer lots. (Anyone remember the "other" Lexus that was brought in along with the LS400 in 1989?)

  Even now, the car's specs seem good: 3.0-litre V6 engine, 162 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, 19 city / 25 highway MPG, and a price of around $26,000 for the coupe. (This is in 1990 money, remember.)

  Other highlights? Infiniti said at the time that the first few thousand cars would be test-driven on a 20-kilometer route, to iron out any production defects before selling the vehicles. This was to ensure good quality, and judging by the M30s I've seen, it probably worked.

  Read on…

  Read full article | Comments (2) | Filed under Classic, Feature, Japan, Infiniti, Convertible, Coupe, Beat the Recession, rare

• Car-themed mice for your computer

  AshleyW on May 8, 2009

  A mouse in the form of a Camaro? Upgrade your PC or Mac with mice…in the shape of iconic cars, including the Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang GT.

  

  Unique computer accessories can be hard to find for car enthusiasts. I was intrigued to find out recently that a company by the name of Road Mice produces mice in the form of some very classic and well-known cars.

  Offered as wireless or wired versions, your choices are the The Dodge Viper, Chevy Camaro, Chrysler 300, Chevy Corvette, Dodge Charger, Ford Mustang GT, and Chrysler PT Cruiser. All of these come in various styles and colours like the Black Ford Mustang with white stripes, Dodge Charger Yellow super-bee and the white Camaro with blue stripes. Also included with your mouse are working LED headlights, automatic timer, serial number, and a personalized registration and title.

  Read full article | Comments (1) | Filed under Audi, Mustang, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Coupe, Chrysler, Ford, MINI, Fisker Karma

• Swiss Miss: The 10 most irresponsible concepts in Geneva

  Banovsky on March 5, 2009

  I love auto shows. I love the promise of a better future for cars. I love when designers stretch their ideas around four wheels. But, alas, these 10 cars shown this week at the Geneva motor show embody nothing lovable. Automakers and vehicle tuners, apparently, still have money — and instead of using talent and energy to create sustainable vehicles, they created these supermegapowerfulluxurymonsters.

  

  But all is not lost. Tomorrow, we'll take a look at the ten best vehicles, all of which are worthy of praise. Click through to see the list, in no particular order.

  Read full article | Comments (3) | Filed under Event, Future, News, Europe, Concept, Aston Martin, Lagonda, Lamborghini, Misc, Technology, Maybach, Rolls-Royce, Mansory, Bugatti, Infiniti, Bentley, Brabus, Mercedes-Benz, Gallery