Drew Dowdell

That's a beautiful shot!

I think you mean GLA?

Why? They were known for safety.

I don't think an Infiniti platform nor using the VC engine will help. It's all about branding. The QX30 is arguably more attractive than the GLA. It's also cheaper by a few grand. There is zero sensible reason to get the Benz over the Infiniti, yet the Benz sells more. Can't fix badge snobs.

On Wednesday, NEVS AB announced that it has a new owner. Evergrande Group's subsidiary, Evergrande Health, the main investor in Faraday Future, has acquired 51% of the share of NEVS AB. NEVS bought the remnants of SAAB after Spyker, Saab's prior owner, went into bankruptcy. NEVS has been using Saab 9-3 bodies to build electric vehicles for China. They have manufacturing plants in Tianjin China and Trollhättan, Sweden with another under construction in Shanghai China. NEVS AB was founded in 2012 by Kai Johan Jiang when he bought the bankruptcy estate after Saab Automobile. Since then he has been the major owner of the company. Kai Johan Jiang will hold the remaining 49% of shares through his NE Holding company. Faraday Future and Evergrande settled a dispute over shares earlier this month that had put the future of Faraday Future in jeopardy. Evergrande settled by reducing its stake in Faraday from 45 percent to 32 percent. View full article

For its day, the Atlas I6 was very nicely refined compared to the V6 counterparts.

Can the 2.7 even be used in transverse applications?

Every time you post something like this it makes you look dumb. You still don't know how horsepower and torque and RPM work after all these years here? @balthazar and I have failed in teaching you.

Automotive news has it wrong.

yup

This looks really good in person, much better than the Palisade.

If you configure it that way. It can also be a 5 person.

Making its debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show today, the INFINITI QX Inspiration mid-sized SUV concept serves as a precursor to the brand's first fully-electric vehicle. As a company with technological and powertrain innovation at its core, electrification is a natural next step for INFINITI, and the QX Inspiration design study previews the brand's plan to launch a range of high-performance electrified vehicles which promise an engaging drive and deliver range confidence. The all-wheel drive QX Inspiration concept signals a new era for INFINITI design enabled by technology, with a form language hinting at the potency and character of electrified powertrains. The new concept sets a direct precedent for the company's first fully electric production car, illustrating how new architectures and technologies are influencing modern INFINITI design. It also draws on the Japanese spatial concept of 'Ma', demonstrating how open spaces between lines create tension and builds anticipation. This Japanese DNA continues into the cabin. The interior of the QX Inspiration concept is hand-crafted using traditional techniques and a choice of materials inspired by a subtle Japanese sensuality. The development of new electrified vehicle platforms enables the creation of spacious, lounge-like interiors influenced by 'omotenashi', the Japanese approach to hospitality. Providing a seamlessly enabling and instinctive experience, the cabin incorporates technologies to create a welcoming environment, while assisting drivers and connecting occupants to the world around them. View full article