2011 Infiniti M preview
The 2011 Infiniti M was revealed at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance through a unique video mapping process, in which a ‘virtual M’ was created on a 3D form.
It is the world’s first ‘virtual only’ (no physical vehicle) automotive application of this technology.
The third generation M will make its official public debut later this year and is scheduled to go on sale starting from Spring 2010.
The 2011 Infiniti M features a completely redesigned body, with sports saloon
proportions and new styling with a low front end and deeply sculpted wings inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept car.
The new M interior will be characterized by the use of innovative materials, an advanced climate control system, superior audio and an enhanced quality feel.
Like the current Infiniti M, the next-generation design will be offered with V8 and V6 engines. The 2011 M models will be designated the Infiniti M56 and Infiniti M37 respectively, reflecting their more powerful, larger displacement engines. For Western Europe, the M56 will be replaced by a V6 performance diesel.
Despite improved performance from the new engine line-up, fuel consumption will be reduced. Technical highlights will include the Side-Collision Prevention (SCP) system, which alerts the driver if another vehicle is detected during an intended lane change and helps prevent a potential collision by moving the vehicle toward the center of the original lane of travel.
What Do Women Want? Volvo
Not only did the S40 nail the top spot; the Volvo brand dominated the top 10 with three winners, which, along with the S40, included the V50 wagon at No. 7 and the S60 sedan at No. 9. Volvo was also the No. 1 luxury brand for female ownership overall, at 42.5%, vs. a luxury-brand average of 35.8%. So how does this popularity translate to sales? Year-to-date through August, women bought or leased more than half (53%) of the Volvo S40 sedans retailed in the PIN sample, which is fairly representative of the total market. However, that doesn't necessarily mean good news for the struggling Swedish automaker, which is a division of Ford Motor (F), because sales as a whole for the model are weak. As of August, North American sales of the S40 were 13,513, which was down about 17% year-to-date. Overall, Volvo's North American sales were off 9.4% to 72,476, according to Automotive News. Men clearly still buy the majority of cars. For example, the racier and more expensive BMW 3 Series
is the perennial sales leader in the entry-luxury sedan segment, and is increasing its domination. Through August, 3 Series sales were up about 25%, to 97,039, according to Automotive News. But it didn't even make it on to PIN's top 10 list of women's favorite luxury cars.
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