USA - Infiniti announces pricing and specification for the flagship QX80 Sports Utility Vehicle.

● Pricing for INFINITI’s flagship premium SUV starts at $63,850

● Driver Assistance Package adds advanced Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection – along with Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention and Blind Spot Intervention®, Backup Collision Intervention, Intelligent Cruise Control, Distance Control Assist and Predictive Forward Collision Warning

● New Trailer Sway Control added to all models, enhances QX80’s 8,500-pound standard towing capacity (when properly equipped)

● Wi-Fi capability now available in conjunction with Theater Package

INFINITI today announced pricing for the 2017 QX80, which is available now at INFINITI retailers nationwide. 

The flagship premium full-size SUV adds several new features, including available Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Trailer Sway Control and Wi-Fi capability. In addition, the Mocha Almond exterior color is now available on all models.

The QX80 is available in three well-equipped models – QX80, QX80 4WD and QX80 4WD Limited – and six five optional equipment packages. 

All models come equipped with an advanced 400-horsepower 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine featuring Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) and VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology, along with a 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev-Matching. 

QX80 4WD models feature INFINITI All-Mode 4WD® with computer-controlled transfer case and three settings (Auto, 4H and 4L).

Also standard are 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, LED headlights with integrated LED fog lights, rear automatic self-leveling suspension, power liftgate and integrated Class IV tow hitch (8,500-pound towing capacity, when properly equipped).

The QX80 4WD Limited’s exterior is highlighted by dark chrome 22-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, stainless steel running board caps, under running board welcome lighting, darkened headlight and taillight inner lens, dark chrome trim and exclusive exterior colors. Inside, the QX80 4WD Limited offers an extensive list of comfort, convenience and driving aid features, including semi-aniline Truffle Brown leather appointments with unique quilted pattern, and open pore matte finish ash wood trim.

As expected from INFINITI, the 2017 QX80 also offers advanced safety and driving technologies, including Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Backup Collision Intervention, Intelligent Cruise Control, Blind Spot Warning, Distance Control Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Intervention and the newly added Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection.

More information on the 2017 INFINITI QX80, along with the full 2017 INFINITI lineup, is available at InfinitiNews.com.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2017 INFINITI QX80 are:

Model	Engine/Drive	MSRP
QX80	5.6-liter V8 / RWD	$63,850 USD
QX80 4WD	5.6-liter V8 / 4WD	$66,950 USD
QX80 Limited Edition 4WD	5.6-liter V8 / 4WD	$89,450 USD

   Destination and Handling $995 USD

USA - Nissan announced pricing and specification for the 2017 model year ROGUE, Sports Utility Vehicle.

• Popular Rogue crossover projected to become Nissan's top-selling vehicle in 2017
• Updated exterior features new, dynamic front end design with Nissan signature design cues, available Motion-Activated Liftgate
• New available Safety Shield technologies include Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and Intelligent Cruise Control
• Pivotal vehicle in Nissan's "Year of the Truck," along with Pathfinder, Armada and TITAN family of pickups

Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the new 2017 Rogue crossover, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Pricing starts at $23,8201 for the Rogue S front-wheel drive model.

The Nissan Rogue has been updated for the 2017 model year with fresh exterior and interior treatments, an expanded suite of Nissan Safety Shield technology including available Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection², and the first ever Rogue Hybrid model. 

Pricing for the new Rogue Hybrid will be announced closer to its late 2016 on-sale date.

Nissan has also announced that it will produce a limited-volume version, named the "2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition," for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The vehicle makes its global debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)¹ for the 2017 Nissan Rogue:

Rogue S FWD	$23,820 USD
Rogue SV FWD	$25,240 USD
Rogue SL FWD	$29,960 USD
Rogue S AWD	$25,170 USD
Rogue SV AWD	$26,590 USD
Rogue SL AWD	$31,310 USD

Destination and Handling $940.

USA - 2017 INFINITI QX60 gains top honors in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's safety ratings test

• 2017 INFINITI QX60 gains top honors in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's safety ratings test

INFINITI USA today announced that the 2017 INFINITI QX60 premium crossover has earned a 5-star overall safety rating in the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing. 

The 2017 INFINITI QX60 follows previous model year QX60 vehicles in receiving a 5-star NCAP rating dating back to 2014.

"As our bestselling SUV, the INFINITI QX60 was designed with safety and versatility as its number one priorities," said Randy Parker, vice president, INFINITI of Americas. "With safety features including Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection available, the QX60 incorporates industry-leading safety technologies to help ensure a secure driving experience."

Recently refreshed for the 2016 model year, the INFINITI QX60 premium crossover delivers an engaging and sophisticated driving experience, and is available with front-wheel drive, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive and efficient hybrid drivetrains.

An augmented suite of advanced safety and driving assistance technologies with available Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection can intervene to help prevent collisions when necessary, along with Backup Collision Intervention. Other safety features include Moving Object Detection as part of the Around View Monitor, as well as Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Intelligent Cruise Control, Distance Control Assist and front Pre-Crash Seat Belts.

The extensive list of standard safety features on the 2017 QX60 include:

• Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
• Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows
• Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
• Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System

For more information regarding the INFINITI QX60, please visit here.

About Infiniti

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China.  Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.

Infiniti design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.

Infiniti is in the middle of a major product offensive.  The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.

From the 2016 season, Infiniti is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.

USA - Three Nissan models have scored favorably in their respective segments in the just released J.D. Power Study.

• All-new Nissan Titan XD named most appealing Large Light Duty pickup
• Redesigned Maxima takes top spot in Large Car segment
• Refreshed Nissan Altima finishes in top 3 among Midsize Car competitors
• Nissan safety, convenience and connectivity technologies rate well with customers

Three Nissan models have scored favorably in their respective segments in the just released J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) ^SM Study – with the all-new 2016 Nissan Titan XD taking honors in the Large Light Duty Pickup segment, the new Maxima topping the Large Car segment and the refreshed Altima ranked number two among Midsize Car competitors.

The Titan scored 867 points to dominate its class, while the Maxima tallied 857 points. The 2016 Altima, Nissan's best-selling vehicle, with 824 points, was up seven points from last year. Overall, the industry average score was up three points to 801 in 2016. Murano and Sentra scored well at 831 and 814 points, respectively, but lacked sample size in this year’s survey to qualify in their segments from J.D. Power.

"It is gratifying to see three vehicles that are either all-new or redesigned receive such high marks from customers," said Christian Meunier, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing and Operations, U.S.A., Nissan North America, Inc. “And along with our best-selling sedans and crossovers, Nissan is providing more options as we launch the ‘Year of the Truck’ with our all-new TITAN and TITAN XD trucks.”

The annual APEAL Study, now in its 21^st year, surveys purchasers and lessees of new vehicles, giving owners a platform to evaluate their cars, trucks and SUVs across 77 specific attributes. The results are combined into an overall APEAL score measured on a 1,000-point scale. The study found that some features, such as blind spot warning and parking assist systems, substantially improved owners' sense of security – and satisfaction – with their vehicles. Nissan continues to offer a range of ‘Safety Shield’ technologies, as well as convenience and connectivity system technologies across a wide application of vehicles and trim levels including:

• Predictive Forward Collision Warning
• Forward Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Warning
• Driver Attention Alert*
• Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• NissanConnect
• Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display

USA - The 2016 Infiniti QX60 crossover, has received a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.

The newly freshened 2016 Infiniti QX60 premium crossover, when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking, has received a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) after earning a "Superior" rating for front crash prevention.

Along with "Good" ratings in the IIHS's five crashworthiness tests, the Infiniti QX60's "Superior" rating for front crash prevention is a result of its performance in both the 12 mph and 25 mph front crash prevention tests. In the 25 mph test, the QX60's impact speed was reduced by an average of 10 mph. The QX60 also received credit for forward collision warning components in its front crash prevention system that meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) criteria.

To qualify for Top Safety Pick+, the IIHS's highest award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, plus an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.

"Infiniti is obviously pleased to receive the exclusive IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, which reflects the organization's strictest testing standards, for the 2016 QX60," said Randy Parker, vice president, Infiniti Americas. "The enhancements to the QX60 for the new model year, especially in the expansion of its advanced technology features, once again raise the standard in the premium crossover segment."

The 2016 QX60 includes a wide range of changes that improve the seven-seat crossover's exterior design and its driving dynamics, while showcasing new features and technologies that improve comfort, convenience and safety.

The QX60 adds to its already strong suite of advanced safety technology with Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with pedestrian detection – a first for Infiniti – and the brand's exclusive Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) system.

2016 Infiniti QX60 Safety, Security and Driving Aid Features

All 2016 Infiniti QX60 models come standard with a host of active and passive safety features, starting with an Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors; roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows; and front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags. In addition, available technologies include:

• Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with pedestrian detection – FEB utilizes advanced technology to calculate the distance between QX60 and the vehicle in front, as well as the speed of both vehicles, to detect the possibility of a collision and help mitigate or prevent it. The additional functionality offered by the QX60 FEB with pedestrian detection system applies this technology to help avoid or mitigate collisions with pedestrians as well.
• Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) – Alerts the driver to crossing vehicles and other large stationary objects to the rear when the transmission is in reverse. If necessary, the system is able to automatically to engage the brakes to help avoid or mitigate a collision.
• Around View® Monitor (AVM) – Parking is made easy with the addition of the new Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD). The system uses four wide-angle lenses – one on each side of the vehicle – to create a "birds-eye" view on the center console and give drivers a clear picture of nearby hazards during low-speed maneuvers.

The 2016 QX60 is available now at Infiniti retailers nationwide.

USA - Infiniti QX60 premium crossover offers enhanced look and feel for 2016 model year.

• Infiniti QX60 premium crossover offers enhanced look and feel for 2016 model year
• Refreshed exterior design adds to premium look and feel, interior revisions bring enhanced luxury for up to seven occupants
• Chassis dynamics retuned for a more engaging, comfortable drive
• Suite of available technologies expanded to include Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and Predictive Forward Collision Warning

Infiniti today announced pricing for the 2016 Infiniti QX60, which has received a major freshening for the new model year – including revised exterior styling, a refined interior, improved dynamic performance and an enhanced list of available safety, security and driving aids technologies.

Infiniti’s second-best selling vehicle in the United States, the QX60 is again available in four models – QX60, QX60 AWD, QX60 Hybrid and QX60 Hybrid AWD.

The starting MSRP* for the 2016 QX60 (FWD) is $42,600, an increase of just $200 from the 2015 model despite the long list of revisions. The popular Premium Plus option package, which includes Infiniti Navigation with Infiniti Connection and Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection, is $2,900, a decrease of $100 from last year.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* for the 2016 Infiniti QX60 are:

Model	Engine/Drive	MSRP
QX60	3.5-liter V6 / FWD	$42,600 USD
QX60 AWD	3.5-liter V6 / AWD	$44,400 USD
QX60 Hybrid	2.5-liter supercharged I4 / FWD	$52,050 USD
QX60 Hybrid AWD	2.5-liter supercharged I4 / AWD	$53,450 USD

"The new Infiniti QX60 offers a long list of new features," said Randy Parker, vice president, Infiniti Americas. "Content and option packaging have been carefully crafted for the new model year to provide more value and equipment advantages versus our luxury crossover competition."

The exterior of the new 2016 QX60 fully embodies Infiniti’s new design language, with a host of new exterior cues including signature grille, headlamps, turn signals and new 18-inch and 20-inch wheel designs. Two new exterior colors are added for 2016: Jade Green and Hagane Blue.

On the inside, the 2016 QX60 adds new graphite weave interior accents, stitched upper dash and a new shift lever (shared with the new Q60 coupe).

Improved driving dynamics are provided by a revised steering system, new tires and enhanced chassis tuning. As in previous years, the 2016 QX60 features a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 rated at 265 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm, along with a fuel-efficient Continuously Variable Transmission.

The QX60 Hybrid’s advanced drivetrain features a supercharged 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and an electric motor powered by a compact Lithium-ion battery pack. It is rated at 250 net system horsepower. Both the standard and hybrid models are offered in front-wheel drive and with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.

On the technology front, the new Deluxe Technology Package adds Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and Predictive Forward Collision Warning. The previous Deluxe Touring Package and Technology Package have been combined to form the Deluxe Technology Package.

"The Infiniti QX60 continues to stand out in the luxury crossover segment, excelling in the areas that luxury crossover buyers desire most – interior flexibility and roominess, safety, and advanced hospitality features," added Parker. "It again offers real 3-row utility, plus all the premium features, performance and innovations that Infiniti has become known for worldwide."

Along with the new Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), the 2016 QX60’s available technologies include Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) system; Infiniti Connection™ telematics system and Infiniti Personal Assistant; Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD); Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP); Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) system; Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range); Distance Control Assist (DCA); Active Trace Control; Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts; and a Bose® Cabin Surround® 15-speaker sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding.