Infiniti's future is the M

"Infiniti's future is the M" Hmmm.. as I review this blog entry I wonder if the title of this blog should be "Infiniti's Future is the M?" Over the past few weeks the Internet has been a buzz regarding the New 2011 Infiniti M and questions regarding the Infiniti Q line of cars. If the bloggers are correct and the signs are that they are the M series is the future of Infiniti and the Q line will no longer be included in the Infiniti line up of vehicles. The Q hasn't been produced for a few years so it's probably time to consider the Q no longer part of the future lineup of Infinitis.

Of course I don't have any inside information since I work at a dealership and not directly for the manufacturer. However, the bloggers are making sense and after seeing the latest ad from Infiniti for the 2011 M (the commercial debuts before tip-off of the NCAA Tournament tomorrow) I can understand why the writing on the wall might be true. Also, with the successful G series and M series there might not be room for the Q line which might have seen it's last car roll off the production line.

But again, we are Grubbs Infiniti don't know what the grand plan is for the Infiniti Q any more than the bloggers do. Well, at least I don't.

Check out the unseen 2011 Infiniti M ad...

2011 Infiniti M - Sneak Preview of Television Ad



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About Grubbs Infiniti
Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in new and pre-owned Infinitis.  Our pre-owned lot features not just Infinitis but a wide range of luxury vehicles.  Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200
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Inspired by March Madness at Grubbs Infiniti

The NCAA Division I Tournament starts this week and Infiniti, the official vehicle of the NCAA Tournament, will take center stage (or is it half court) during the next few weeks of March Madness.

Infiniti has launched an integrated media campaign centered around the NCAA Division I Tournament in addition to the SEC (South Eastern Conference) and Big 10 Conferences. The first phase was launched in January to promote Infiniti's G line of vehicles. This next chapter focuses on Infiniti's flagship M line, the new model of which goes on sale this month. But both campaigns are also an effort to reposition the brand.

At Grubbs Infiniti we have been "inspired" by the marketing campaign and partnership developed between Infiniti and the NCAA. At Grubbs Infiniti we have been working to integrate the components of the National Infiniti campaign with our local efforts and have enjoyed doing so.

Facebook
On Facebook we have developed a custom tab that highlights Infiniti's sponsorship of the "Bracket Challenge" and the opportunity for a lucky winner to win a 2011 Infiniti M.

We are also going to be posting information about our local teams that are in the tournament such as the University of North Texas "Mean Green" and our regional teams such as the University of Texas "Longhorns". Other Texas teams will no doubt make it into the tournament and we will find out on "Selection Sunday" when the brackets are set.

Infiniti Encouraging Dealer Participation
Infiniti is encouraging the employees of dealerships nationwide to participate in the Bracket Challenge and has set up an internal contest that each dealership can play. I was disappointed to learn that I can't win the 2011 Infiniti M but at least I can beat my co-workers .

At Grubbs Infiniti we had our monthly meeting a few days ago where the "Bracket Challenge" was announced and the announcement was greeted with some good smack talking and predictions on who is going to have the best bracket.

We will let you know how our brackets are going. Hope you play along with the Infiniti Bracket Challenge.


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Win a 2011 Infiniti M

Grubbs Infiniti at the Ft. Worth Auto Show

Grubbs Infiniti will be showcasing the 2011 Infiniti M at the Ft. Worth Auto Show which runs March 11 - March 14th.

The 2011 Infiniti M is the first of many of the M line to be styled based on the Infiniti Essence Concept car that turned heads at the Chicago and Geneva Auto Shows earlier this year. Here is an excerpt from one of the recent reviews from Auto Blog.

Autoblog.com
“From the outside, there’s little question Infiniti has stepped up the M’s game in a major way. Drawing swoopy inspiration from the Essence concept, the new M is lower, wider and just a smidgen longer. Infiniti hammered home the point that the new car is the first Infiniti product to sport Essence-derived lines, but by no means will it be the last. They showed us a few pictures of the new QX56, and while we sadly can’t share them with you, please take our word for it that the new QX is world’s better looking than the frankly obscene old version.”
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Win a 2011 Infiniti M
During the NCAA Tournament starting next week Infiniti is going to be giving away a 2011 Infiniti M in it's "Bracket Challenge". If you fill out a bracket and finish in the top 10% you will be eligible to be selected as the winner. More info

We hope you can stop by and see the 2011 Infiniti M in person at the Ft. Worth Auto Show this week.

Discount coupons are available at Grubbs Infiniti or you can download the coupon.

Reviews of the 2011 Infiniti M

UNT Going to the NCAA Tournament

The 72nd Annual NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament starts next week and we at Grubbs Infiniti wanted to congratulate the University of North Texas on their winning of the Sun Belt Conference Championship.  This win over Troy (66 - 63) in the Sun Belt title game gave UNT an automatic birth in the 65 team NCAA Division I Tournament.


North Texas (24-8) has won 11 straight and is heading into the NCAA Tournament with a head of steam. We won't know the final brackets until "Selection Sunday" on March 14th when the final teams are selected and brackets are set but we wish UNT the best and hope they go far!

Go Mean Green!

Win a 2011 Infiniti M
Infiniti has partnered with the NCAA Basketball Tournament and will be giving away a 2011 Infiniti M.

What does Infiniti and the NCAA Basketball Tournament have to do with one another? This year Infiniti is a major sponsor of the tournament and a presenting sponsor of the “Bracket Challenge”.



The NCAA Tournament or “March Madness” as it’s affectionately been dubbed has been elevated to one of the top sporting events in the United States. Starting with the conference tournaments and running all the way through to the Final 4 College Basketball takes center stage during the month of March. With the major professional sports of football and baseball in their off season and hockey and basketball not yet into the playoffs it gives the NCAA an opportunity to highlight the tournament across the nation.

Articles:

CBS Sports
North Texas Earns Sunbelt Title

	Grubbs Infiniti 1661 West Airport Freeway Euless, TX 76040 817 - 318 -1200
	Who do you have going to the Final Four? Visit CBSSports.com to fill out your bracket in the CBSSports.com Bracket Challenge presented by Infiniti for the opportunity to win a new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan! Scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti dealers nationwide in Spring 2010, you'll be able to enjoy inspired technology such as the world's first Blind Spot Intervention™ System.

Infiniti partnered with the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and the SEC (Southeastern Conference) and Big Ten Conferences to provide a 360° look and share about college men's basketball. Check out the Stroke of Inspiration videos to hear from top college men's basketball coaches, click to CBSSports.com to fill out your bracket for a change to win a 2011 Infiniti M and chat about your favorite teams right here! At Grubbs Infiniti we will be paying special attention to the Texas Teams that make it into the Tournament. UNT is already in and we expect Texas to be selected as well. There will be a few others but we won't know until Selection Sunday on March 14th.

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Infiniti M35 Hybrid - Geneva Auto Show

The Infiniti M35 Hybrid is getting a lot of attention at the Geneva AutoShow taking place this week in Switzerland. The M35 is the first hybrid from Infiniti and is being touted by the automotive community as one of the first performance hybrids. The Infiniti M35 was rigorously tested in the United States while being readied to take on the it's European competitors, the BMW 5 series and the Mercedes Benz E class.

The reviews from the Geneva AutoShow so far have been very favorable of the Infiniti M35 Hybrid and we at Grubbs Infiniti have been keeping track of what's being said and are very excited for the M35 Hybrid to come to our showroom sometime in 2011.



MotorAuthority
2010 Geneva Motor Show: 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid

"Nissan and its Infiniti luxury division may have been late to the table when it comes to hybrids but neither brand is shying away from launching a new generation of gasoline-electric vehicles. Infiniti has fired the latest round in the battle for hybrid supremacy with the unveiling of a new hybrid version of its 2011 M sedan at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show."

"Officially titled the Infiniti M35 Hybrid, the new sedan is scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2011, which means it will most likely come in as a 2012 model."
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Japanese Sports Cars.com
The Driver's Hybrid: Low CO2 Infiniti with the power to please

The M35 HYBRID, like all the new M Line models, has been engineered for European drivers and roads. Super strong, highly aerodynamic and based on the FM (Front-Midship) platform, the M35 delivers incisive handling matched by exceptional ride comfort thanks in part to the world-first use of double-piston dampers. The M35 in Geneva is shown in luxury GT form complete with semi-aniline leather and White Ash wood trim with silver-powder finish.
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The Auto Channel
The Driver's Hybrid: Low Co2 Infiniti With the Power to Please

"Innovative electric technology and an undiluted driving experience come together in Infiniti’s first hybrid, making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show today. The low CO2 champion of the all-new M Line sedan range, the Infiniti M35 HYBRID steers the hybrid advantage from the city to the open road – and into the arms of all those who love their driving."

"Just how efficient the M35 HYBRID’s electric side is was shown in a rigorous test program in the US based on day-in, day-out driving over a three-month period on a route that took in not just busy city streets but also suburbs, freeways and even mountain roads. The results showed that the M35 HYBRID was able to drive in electric-only mode, with zero tailpipe emissions, for as much as 50 per cent of the time."
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AutoExpress.com
Infiniti's first hybrid at Geneva 2010"For Infiniti the possibilities are endless! After teasing us with the Essence concept at last year’s Geneva show, the up-and-coming luxury arm of Nissan has revealed a petrol-electric version of its BMW 5-Series rival – the M35 Hybrid."

"A powerful 3.5-litre V6 engine, coupled to a 67bhp electric motor with 270Nm built into the 7-speed automatic transmission all add up to a luxury car that should be both fast and frugal."

"There are no performance figures yet, but expect equivalent performance to a V8-powered 5-Series. And Infiniti has confirmed that it will go on sale early next year."
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March Madness at Infiniti

Win a 2011 Infiniti M
Infiniti has partnered with the NCAA Basketball Tournament and will be giving away a 2011 Infiniti M.

What does Infiniti and the NCAA Basketball Tournament have to do with one another? This year Infiniti is a major sponsor of the tournament and a presenting sponsor of the "Bracket Challenge".



The NCAA Tournament or "March Madness" as it's affectionately been dubbed has been elevated to one of the top sporting events in the United States. Starting with the conference tournaments and running all the way through to the Final 4 College Basketball takes center stage during the month of March. With the major professional sports of football and baseball in their off season and hockey and basketball not yet into the playoffs it gives the NCAA an opportunity to highlight the tournament across the nation.

Brackets
It's become a company wide tradition at many companies to have a "March Madness Pool" or some type of inner company competition. Whether it's sanctioned by the company or under the table even those that have no interest in basketball get consumed by filling out their brackets and seeing how they do versus their friends and co-workers.

Grand Prize - 2011 Infiniti M
This year the Grand Prize in the CBS Sports Bracket contest will be a 2011 Infiniti M valued at approximately $58,000. The winner will be randomly chosen from someone whose bracket is in the top 10% of all the brackets. So the odds of winning are dictated by the number of brackets that are filled out and your ability to pick the right teams.

Official Rules and Entry



About the 2011 Infiniti M
The 2011 Infiniti M is the latest in the 3rd generation M series line and the first to be sold across all of Infiniti’s 32 markets around the world, including Western Europe.

Grubbs Infiniti is expected to take delivery of it's first shipment of the 2011 M series vehicles around March 18th. If you are interested in a test drive we would love to hear what you have to say about how the latest Infiniti M series looks and handles.

Motor Trend
"Following in the footsteps of the Lexus GS and on the heels of Mercedes-Benz's introduction of its eighth-generation E-Class, Infiniti is readying the release of the third-gen, 2011 Infiniti M, a sedan that promises to compare favorably -- at least on paper -- with both."


Reviews | Official Infiniti M Series Website