INFINITI achieved a February sales record of 20,114 vehicles sold around the world.

• INFINITI achieved a February sales record of 20,114 vehicles sold
• All-time sales record February year-to-date with 38,961 vehicles (+21% year-on-year) globally.
• INFINITI expands its global presence into New Zealand.
• Announcing new Q50 at next week’s Geneva Motor Show.

INFINITI had the best February sales month in its history with 20,114 vehicles sold globally, a 21% increase versus the same month last year. This follows last month’s record January sales. The USA, Mexico, Western Europe, China and Australia all achieved their best February sales month as well.

Roland Krueger, President of INFINITI Motor Company said, “Following record sales in 2016 of more than 231,000 vehicles, it is gratifying to see that customers around the world continue to appreciate the design, performance and quality they expect from INFINITI.

Our momentum is of course led by new products, with the QX30 and Q60 now on sale in key global markets. In addition, we are pleased to announce our expansion into New Zealand this year. 

The momentum continues next week when we unveil the new Q50 in Geneva.  The Q50 is our best-selling vehicle globally and was the first production vehicle in the world to come with steer-by-wire, or Direct Adaptive Steering, a prerequisite for autonomous drive functions.”

INFINITI achieved all-time record February year-to-date in 6 markets and Importers across all regions.

• In the United States, INFINITI sold 25,295 vehicles February year-to-date, marking a 34% increase versus previous year.
• In Western Europe, sales increased by +16% versus last year, with 2,437 units sold February year-to-date.
• In China, INFINITI has a February record sales of 2,401 (+8% YOY), contributing to a total of February year-to-date of 5,991 vehicles sold, a 3% increase versus same period last year.
• In Asia and Oceania, INFINITI continues its strong growth with a February year-to-date sales record of 1,028 units. Australia alone has reached a sales record of 119 units (+138% against February last year). Taiwan continued their all-time record with February year-to-date sales of 477 units, a 109% growth against same period last year.

2016 is heading towards a record year for Infiniti Motor Company, with sales well above last year.

• 20,000 vehicles sold around the world in November, up 5%
• 6% growth leading to record sales of 204,000 year-to-date
• All-time record sales month in Mexico of 222 vehicles, up 25%

INFINITI achieved its best November sales month and is on track for 2016 to be the best sales year in its history.  From January – November, INFINITI set a new global record for sales in the first 11 months, with almost 204,000 vehicles sold, an increase of 6% compared to the same time last year. INFINITI sold 215,000 vehicles in 2015.

Total November sales of more than 20,000 were up 5% versus November last year. November sales in Mexico were an all-time record of more than 222 vehicles, a 25% increase from last year.

Roland Krueger, President of INFINITI Motor Company said, “INFINITI is on track to have a record sales year this year, thanks to the strength of our expanding product portfolio and the hard work of everyone at INFINITI.

The QX30 compact vehicle recently went on sale in China, where we also showed the new Q60 coupe for the first time. INFINITI had its best sales month ever in Mexico in November. Sales of the Q60 are strong in the US which is INFINITI’s largest market around the world. Customers around the world appreciate the combination of attributes our vehicles offer – from dynamic design and superior performance, to driver-assist technologies and great fuel efficiency.”

In China, INFINITI set a new November sales record with more than 4,000 vehicles sold, a 6% increase from November 2015. Year to date, INFINITI sold almost 37,000 vehicles in China, an increase of 3% over the same period last year. The QX30 compact crossover went on sale at the Guangzhou Motor Show in mid-November, and was featured in an Air+Style Snowboard event in November at the iconic Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing.

From January to November, INFINITI sold more than 15,200 vehicles in Western Europe, up 143% from the same period last year. In the UK registrations have increased by 170% compared to 2015 and is 149% ahead for the calendar year. This is largely driven by excellent reception of INFINITI’s all-new Q30 and QX30 compact entries by the company’s customers.

In the United States, INFINITI sold 12,112 vehicles, a 4% increase from November 2015, and more than 120,000 vehicles from January – November, a 1% increase.

In Asia and Oceania, INFINITI has sold more than 6,100 vehicles between January and November, a record for the region and an increase of 24% over the same period the previous year. 

NORTHERN IRELAND - New Infiniti dealership to be opened in Belfast, the first in the country.

• New Centre in Belfast begins operations
• Mervyn Stewart Limited partners with INFINITI

INFINITI has opened its first-ever retail store in Northern Ireland. From 4^th November 2016, the centre in Belfast starts to begin business operations, opening up a new era for INFINITI with the full European product range available to customers in Northern Ireland. The opening of this new centre demonstrates the continuous growth of the brand in the UK and across Europe.

The introduction of INFINITI Centre Belfast brings with it a new partner to the brand: Mervyn Stewart Limited invests in an all new site on Boucher Crescent. The family-run business, which has been operating in Northern Ireland for over 50 years will carry out a design redevelopment to the premises to meet with INFINITI’s customer experience standards known as IREDI – INFINITI Retail Environment Design Initiative. The new site is expected to be completed in early 2017 but will initially operate from one of INFINITI’s unique temporary retail sales environments, specifically designed to accommodate this development phase.

Managing Director Stephen Stewart from Mervyn Stewart Limited said: “We are very pleased to introduce the premium brand of Infiniti to Northern Ireland. I am sure our customers will enjoy not only the exciting range of products on offer but also the environment and experience we will provide.”

Since the introduction of the British built Q30 earlier this year and the more recent QX30, new car registrations in the UK have been dramatically increasing month on month. Sales so far in 2016 have increased by nearly 150%. 

Barry Beeston, Regional Director for INFINITI in the UK commented: “Infiniti is now well on its way to establishing itself within the UK automotive industry as a challenger brand. Increased sales has placed the company as one of the fastest growing automotive brands in the UK. Expansion of the centre network is an important part of our growth strategy and now with the opening of INFINITI Centre Belfast it allows our brand reach to go further than ever before.”   

INFINITI is currently introducing a new range of products to its portfolio and this continues with the imminent introduction of the new 2-door coupe Q60 which has a starting price of £33,990.   

WORLDWIDE SALES SEPT - Infiniti grows by a double digit figure for teh month worldwide.

• 19,961 vehicles sold around the world in September, up 12 percent
• 7 percent growth leading to record sales of 164,636 year-to-date
• Ground breaking new engine technology for INFINITI, the VC-Turbo, announced at Paris Motor Show

INFINITI achieved the best September sales month in its 27-year history. Total sales of more than 19,900 were up 12 percent versus September last year. For the first three quarters of the year, INFINITI sold more than 164,600 vehicles, an increase of 7 percent compared to the same time last year. This also marks an all-time record for the company.

"Customers around the world continue to appreciate the dynamic design, premium and comfortable interior, mobile connectivity and superior performance they experience in vehicles across the INFINITI portfolio," said Roland Krueger, president of INFINITI Motor Company, Ltd. "As part of our global product offensive, we just launched the all new Q60 Coupe in North America, following the roll out of the new compact-size Q30 and QX30 vehicles which have driven significant growth in Western Europe this year."

In addition to the global record, both September and year-to-date sales were at an all-time high level in key markets and regions such as Mexico, Western Europe, China, and Asia & Oceania (Australia, Korea, Taiwan and other markets).

From January to September, INFINITI sold close to 13,200 vehicles in Western Europe, up 155 percent from the same period last year. This is largely driven by excellent reception of INFINITI's all-new Q30 and QX30 compact entries by the company's customers.

In the Americas, INFINITI sold 12,760 vehicles in September, a 10 percent increase from September 2015, and 107,661 vehicles from January to September.

In the United States, INFINITI had its best September sales month ever, selling 11,413 vehicles in, a 12 percent increase from September 2015, and 96,775 for the first three quarters of the year. 

In Asia and Oceania, almost 650 vehicles were sold by INFINITI in September, an increase of 75 percent over the same month last year. Between January and September, INFINITI sold more than 5,000 vehicles, which is an increase of 29 percent over the same period the previous year.

In September, INFINITI set a new record for China with more than 3,700 vehicles sold, 1 percent up from September 2015. Year to date, INFINITI sold more than 29,000 vehicles in China, an increase of 2 percent over the same period last year.

At the Paris Motor show this week, INFINITI debuted its ground-breaking VC-Turbo engine, the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine as well as the design evolution of the QX Sport Inspiration. It also showed for the first time the 2017 Q50 sports sedan, which will be arriving at INFINITI retailers soon.   

EUROPEAN SALES - Infiniti sales sky rocket throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East

• Europe: September sales up by 94% compared to September 2015 and 155% year-to-date compared to same period 2015
• EMEA: September sales up by 30% compared to September 2015, and 42% year-to-date compared to same period 2015
• Globally, all-time record for INFINITI sales in September as well as year-to-date

INFINITI continues its strong momentum when it sold 1,790 vehicles in Europe in September, almost twice as many as in September of the previous year. 

Year-to-date the car manufacturer sold 13,176 cars on European soil – corresponding to an increase of 155% compared to the same period of last year. Across the competitive EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region 2,799 Infiniti cars were sold in September – 30% more than in September 2015, and 22,726 this year so far. 

Strongest model in the entire EMEA region was again the Infiniti Q30, of which 8,728 have been sold since January.

In Europe, INFINITI was most successful in France: Sales in September went up to 564 vehicles – more than three times as many as in September 2015. 

During this year, 3,201 INFINITI cars have been sold across the country so far – an increase of 249% in comparison to the same period of the year before. In the UK, 256 cars were registered in September, up 141% compared to September 2015. 

During this year, 2,500 INFINITI cars have been registered  across the country – an increase of 181% in comparison to the same period of the year before. With 178 cars sold, INFINITI in Germany was able to increase its sales by 46% compared to September 2015. 

Furthermore, since January 1,707 cars were sold, an increase of 128%. In Italy, 292 customers have bought a new INFINITI in September, and 1,696 since the beginning of this year, which means more than six times of what was sold in the same time frame of 2015.     

“I am glad to join INFINITI at this pivotal moment as we are in the middle of a major product offensive. Our Q30 and QX30 compact vehicles have been well received in Europe and beyond. 

With the all-new Q60 sports coupe, the new 3.0 twin-turbo V6 engine and other highly innovative technologies, INFINITI carries further momentum. 

I am happy to be part of this wonderful team and I am confident that together we will drive further sales achievements and continue our success in the entire EMEA region,” said Raoul Picello – newly appointed Vice President of INFINITI Europe, Middle East and Africa. 

Globally, INFINITI achieved the best September sales month in its 27-year history. Total sales of more than 19,900 were up 12% versus September last year. 

For the first three quarters of the year, INFINITI sold more than 164,600 vehicles, an increase of 7% compared to the same time last year. This also marks an all-time record for the company.

At the Paris Motor show this week, INFINITI debuted its ground-breaking VC-Turbo engine, the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine as well as the design evolution of the QX Sport Inspiration. It also showed for the first time the 2017 Q50 sports sedan, which will be arriving at INFINITI retailers soon.   

WORLDWIDE SALES - Infiniti continues to grow with the help of the new Q30 & QX30 to produce record sales.

• Europe: August sales up by 88% compared to August 2015 and 169% year-to-date compared to same period 2015
• EMEA: August sales up by 5% compared to August 2015, and 44% year-to-date compared to same period 2015
• Q30: the volume maker for the brand across EMEA with 7,513 units sold since January
• Record global year-to-date sales with 145,000 cars sold

Infiniti continues its strong momentum when it sold 616 vehicles in Europe in August, almost twice as many as in August of the previous year. Year-to-date the car manufacturer sold 11,386 cars on European soil – corresponding to an increase of 169% compared to the same period of last year. 

Across the competitive EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region 1,499 Infiniti cars were sold in August – 5% more than in August 2015, and 19,927 this year so far. Strongest model in the entire EMEA region was again the Infiniti Q30, of which 7,513 have been sold since January.

In the UK, 2,241 Infiniti cars have been registered in 2016 so far – compared to January till August of 2015 this shows an increase of 186%.

In France, 2,637 Infiniti cars have been sold across the country this year – an increase of 251% in comparison to the same period of the year before. In Germany, since January 1,529 customers chose a new Infiniti – an increase of 144%. 

Infiniti in Italy was able to sell 1,404 cars since the start of the year, more than six times as many as in the same time frame of 2015.

“We are very happy with our recent sales results. These highlight the trust that customers have in our vehicles. 

With the QX30 premium active crossover, the newly upgraded Q50 sports saloon and the all-new Q60 premium sports coupe, we are confident to drive further sales increases and to continue our success in Europe”, said François Goupil de Bouillé, Vice President of Infiniti Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Worldwide Infiniti sold 145,000 vehicles, an increase of 6% versus the same period in 2015. This marks an all-time record for the company. In the month of August, more than 17,150 cars were sold, up 2% versus August 2015 representing the best ever August result.

WORLDWIDE SALES - Infiniti has record sales for the year to date but only a 2% growth in August worldwide.

• 17,150 vehicles sold around the world in August
• 6 percent growth leading to record sales of 145,000 year-to-date
• 7,900 Q30 and QX30 sold in Western Europe so far this year

Infiniti achieved a new global sales record in August. Total sales of over 17,150 were up 2 percent vs August 2015 representing the best ever August result. From January to August, Infiniti sold almost 145,000 vehicles, an increase of 6 percent versus the same period in 2015. This also marks an all-time record for the company.

In addition to the global record, both August and year-to-date sales were at an all-time high level in key markets and regions such as Canada, Mexico, Western Europe, China, and Asia & Oceania (Australia, Korea, Taiwan and other markets).

From January to August, Infiniti sold close to 11,400 vehicles in Western Europe, up 169 percent from the same period last year. This is largely driven by excellent reception of Infiniti's all-new Q30 and QX30 compact entries by the company's customers. 7,900 Q30 and QX30 vehicles were sold in the region so far this year.

In the Americas, Infiniti sold 11,700 vehicles in August, slightly below last year's August due to product availability. Year-to-date, almost 95,000 vehicles were sold, an increase of 1 percent from the same period last year.

In Asia and Oceania, almost 550 vehicles were sold by Infiniti in August, an increase of 26 percent over the same month last year. Between January and August, Infiniti sold more than 4,400 vehicles, which is an increase of 24 percent over the same period the previous year.

In August, Infiniti set a new record for China with more than 3,400 vehicles sold, 12 percent up from August 2015. Year to date, Infiniti sold more than 25,000 vehicles in China, an increase of 2 percent over the same period last year.

Roland Krueger, President of Infiniti Motor Company said, "Infiniti continues on its growth path. Our new compact-size entries Q30 and QX30 have driven significant growth in Western Europe this year. As these vehicles get introduced in other markets in the second half of the year, we are confident they will be equally well received by our customers around the world."

Infiniti will launch its new 2.0 Litre VC_T engine range at this years 2016 Paris Motor Show.

INFINITI will present VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged), the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine and one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created, on September 29 at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Automobile).

More than 20 years in development, INFINITI's new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine represents a major breakthrough in internal-combustion powertrain technology.

"VC-T technology is a step change for INFINITI," said Roland Krueger, president of INFINITI Motor Company. "It is a revolutionary next-step in optimizing the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. 

This technological breakthrough delivers the power of a high-performance 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine with a high level of efficiency at the same time."

VC-T technology signifies a new chapter in the story of the internal combustion engine – engines are no longer limited by a fixed compression ratio.  

The ingenuity of VC-T engine technology lies in its ability to transform itself and seamlessly raise or lower the height the pistons reach. As a consequence, the displacement of the engine changes and the compression ratio can vary anywhere between 8:1 (for high performance) and 14:1 (for high efficiency). 

The sophisticated engine control logic automatically applies the optimum ratio, depending on what the driving situation demands.

VC-T technology delivers multiple customer benefits including significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions, greatly reduced noise and vibration levels; it is also lighter and more compact than comparable conventional engines.

More information on the world-first VC-T engine will be presented by INFINITI at Mondial de l'Automobile on September 29, with the company's press conference taking place at 12:30 p.m. local time.