2010 Infiniti FX gets New Standard Features, Prices Start from $43,265

The 2010 FX35 and FX50 are on sale now at Infiniti dealerships across the U.S. Since the luxury SUV only was introduced onto the market last year (summer of 2008), the model year doesn't bring any mechanical or cosmetic updates but Infiniti has added some new standard features for 2010. These include standard Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System on all models and the addition of a standard USB Connection Port for iPod and other compatible devices as well as a 2.0GB Music Box hard drive to the Bose Premium Audio system for vehicles without the navigation system.

Moreover, the available Hard Drive Navigation System has been enhanced for 2010 with the addition of an in-dash single disc DVD audio/video drive, streaming audio via Bluetooth, Zagat Restaurant Guide and XM NavWeather.

The FX is offered with a choice of two engines, a 3.5-liter V6 with 303HP for the FX35 and a 390HP 5.0-liter V8 for the range-topping FX50.

Prices, including an $865 destination and handling fee, are set at $43,265 for the rear-wheel drive FX35, $44,715 for the AWD FX35 and $59,265 for the FX50 AWD.

Infiniti FX50 S Dressed Up in Styling Package by Brabus' CRD Division

Here's a proposal from this year's Frankfurt Show that somehow managed to escape our radar. Supposedly a concept study, the Infiniti FX50 S Limited Edition was created by Car Research and Development or CRD for short, a subsidiary of the Brabus Group that works directly with automakers and their national importers. Among other cars, CRD was responsible (...) for the creation of the Dodge Avenger-based Startech Starster that appeared at the 2007 Frankfurt Show.

The Infiniti FX50 S Limited Edition show car gets a set of bespoke 21-inch turbine-design light-alloy wheels in a grey finish, while the front grille, side air inlets in the front fenders and the roof bars are also painted grey.

The luxury SUV's cabin is upholstered in high-quality leather with contrasting light brown stitching while the carbon-fiber trim in a dark brown finish and the alcantara trim on the headliner and pillars round off the interior upgrades.

And yes, we too are wondering why Brabus / CRD even bothered to call this creation a concept study...

Infiniti to open first European Centre in Paris this October

The first Infiniti Centre in Europe will open in Paris on the Avenue de Versailles in the 16th Arrondissement of Paris on the eve of the international Motor Show that runs from October 4 to 19. This October will also see the brand opening the doors to retail centers in Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and Greece. Meanwhile at the Paris Expo, Infiniti will perform the motor show debut of FX37 crossover powered by a 320 PS 3.7-liter V6 engine. Available in FX37 GT and FX37S versions, it will accelerate to 100km/h (62mph) in 6.8 sec and onto a top speed of 233 km/h or 145mph. Other than the FX37, Infiniti’s European range will also include the FX50 and G37 sedan and coupe models.

Acura’s BMW X6 Crossover-Coupe Scooped in California

All of the sudden BMW’s X6 makes sense to other carmakers like Acura who from the looks of these scoop pictures taken in the California desert, is readying its own crossover-coupe hybrid. Other than these photos from Car Magazine, there’s not much information going around the Japanese automaker’s newest proposition that will rival large-crossovers like the BMW X6 and the Infiniti FX. However, we'll try to find out more details on the yet unnamed Acura so stay tuned.

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Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2009 FX50 and FX35

The all-new second generation 2009 Infiniti FX crossover will go on sale June 24 at Infiniti dealers in the U.S. and Canada with prices set at $40,950 for the FX35 RWD, $42,350 for the FX35 AWD and at $56,700 for the FX50 AWD. Both FX35 variants are equipped with a 303 Hp 3.5- liter V6 while the top-end FX50 gets a new 390Hp 5.0-liter V8 unit. All FX models are paired with a new 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and available solid magnesium paddle shifters.