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November 1, 2009

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Infiniti enters the luxury hybrid market and the electric Smart fortwo gets closer

Infiniti M35

Infiniti steps in
Infiniti, which so far has been absent from the luxury hybrid market, is about to take the plunge with its first hybrid, the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid, in spring 2011. It is expected that the M35 Hybrid will compete against the 340-horsepower Lexus GS 450h.


Smartcar

Associated Press

Smart electric
Daimler says the new Smart fortwo electric car will be available at the end of this year, with large-scale production starting in 2012. The first 1,000 cars produced will be provided to customers participating in test projects in major cities in Europe and the U.S. in order for Daimler to get feedback about everyday use of the cars.

Sources: AP, Wheelbase Communications

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