Infiniti, Daimler Working on New Platform for Four Models

Infiniti boss, Johan de Nysschen, revealed that the Japanese automaker, in partnership with Mercedes parent company Daimler, are developing a new platform that will result in four models.

One of those four models will be a crossover, though it’s unknown if it’ll be heading to both the Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz brands. In addition, Infiniti also shared that it will build its second North American plant this in either the U.S. or Mexico to diversify production outside Japan.

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As for the Infiniti Q30, the Japanese automaker is building a plant in England for the compact’s production. The U.K. factory will be finished next year and will serve as a worldwide hub for the Q30.

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[Source: Automotive News]

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