Infiniti News
The Nissan division sold 253,920 vehicles in the January-March period, up 6.3 percent from a year earlier. Infiniti sales dropped 5.3 percent to 13,165.
While Nissan’s luxury brand prepares to launch it first EVs, it should also consider making a play in the plug-in hybrid space, said Will Bonilla, executive manager of Sewell Infiniti of North Houston.
A Honda senior executive touted some potential synergies from a merger with Nissan — at least in the all-important North American market.
Nissan Division sold 206,981 units, up 11.4 percent, while Infiniti sales dropped 2.3 percent to 15,503.
On this Automotive News Canada Podcast Replay from Sept. 20, 2024, new Managing Director of Infiniti Canada Ken Hearn talks about the QX80, the refreshening of the luxury brand’s lineup, customer loyalty and bringing Infiniti and Nissan stores under the same rooftop.
"Frankly, we’ve been doing quite well here in Canada, and we fully expect to continue to," says Nissan Canada President Trevor Longley.
Nissan and Infiniti dealers need a factory partner that is not just trying to survive, but that can help them grow and invest in their own businesses with profitable product that can compete in the U.S. market.
A quick look at the week's top automotive stories as determined by reader interest.
Infiniti is allowing some dealerships to co-locate with Nissan stores. Combining back office and service operations across both brands lowers dealers' overhead and increases sales volume per rooftop.
Executives at Japan’s trade-dependent automakers are putting on a brave face about the impact of a second term of President Donald Trump. An especially hot topic is the specter of new tariffs on parts or vehicles shipped into the U.S. from Mexico or other overseas markets.
