Infiniti G37 Convertible (2009): first photo

By Ben Pulman First Official Pictures 17 August 2008 17:17 Infiniti has just released the first picture of its new G37 Convertible. Based on the G37 Coupe, the Convertible comes with a three-piece metal folding roof and will debut at the Los Angeles motor show this November. Sales start in the USA in early 2009, but Infiniti has yet to confirm a European launch.

Ferrari and Puma extend partnership

Ferrari and apparel company Puma will extend their six-year deal, the companies said on Wednesday. Puma will continue to be the official licensing partner and racewear supplier for Ferrari. Ferrari is expecting to expand its global reach as the Formula One calendar grows into markets such as India and the United States.

Report: Gasoline engine has big bang for the fuel-economy buck

A government report says improving the gasoline engine will yield huge gains for the consumer and the environment as automakers consider ways to improve fuel economy over the next 14 years. The Obama administration's technical assessment looked at four technology scenarios by which automakers might attain suggested CAFE goals of 47 to 62 mpg for cars and light trucks by 2025. The scenarios differed by the portion of an automaker's fleet that was accounted for by electrics, hybrid electrics and plug-in hybrid electrics.