Infiniti Developing 'IPL' Performance

Does Infiniti dare take on the likes of BMW's M, Mercedes-Benz's AMG, and Audi's S/RS/quattro? Probably not immediately, but recent reports indicate that something performance-minded is going on at Nissan's luxury brand. Infiniti has begun the process of establishing IPL, or the Infiniti Performance Line.

IPL is likely to be much like Nismo, providing sport suspensions, spoilers, seats, and shift knobs. For those wanting more (like a supercharged M luxo-barge), there's some light at the end of the tunnel. According to the filings, Infiniti's high-performance division may work to develop supercharger / turbocharger applications.

Any possible vehicles are up in the air, but what if Infiniti finally had a premium flagship like the Essence (or M45 coupe)? What about a turbocharged G37? A performance M3 / RS4 competitor would be awesome, as long as they don't over-juice the styling like Lexus's IS-F. And for the love of God, don't have the thing wearing fake exhaust tips.

By Phil Alex

Via: Autoweek

All Photos: 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe

Hyundai has big balls to kick off World Cup early

May 07

Hyundai is readying itself for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa after its UK branch launched the official Hyundai Goodwill Ball.

The South Korean manufacturer is the official automotive partner of the tournament, and with just five weeks to go until it kicks off, it has created 32 four-metre balls for each of the qualifying nations.

Once each giant ball is delivered to its respective country, the manufacturers hope fans, officials and players will sign them with their good luck messages.

England’s Goodwill Ball will be taken on a nationwide tour, including visits to West Ham’s Upton Park, before being flown over to Johannesburg for the tournament’s opening ceremony.

Tony Whitehorn, managing director of Hyundai Motor UK said: "We’re delighted to be part of this great global even and hope that our friends at West Ham will bring good luck in South Africa."

The World Cup begins June 11th, and England first group game against the USA is scheduled for the following day.

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