Infiniti QX30

The Infiniti Q30 and Infiniti QX30 twins, which currently use underpinnings borrowed from Mercedes-Benz, will be replaced by a model unique to Nissan's luxury marque. "[The Q30/QX30 is] not a very successful product. We’ll keep selling it for now ... but this is not a product that has a future beyond its current life," Christian Meunier, president of Infiniti, told Motor Authority at the Detroit motor show.

Infiniti Australia has recalled 532 examples of its Q30 and QX30 for a fault with the steering column which, if not addressed, could trigger the driver airbag. According to the company, the steering column has no electrical connection to ground except other than a 'spiral cable'.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed that the alliance it has with Renault-Nissan to produce a range of models is strong, but company chief Dr Dieter Zetsche confirmed there are joint projects that may be dropped if they don’t make sense – including a second-generation range of small cars.

Details of the new and updated Infiniti vehicles launching in Australia in 2016. Q70 update – February The updated Infiniti Q70 has been a long time coming for the local division. Originally unveiled in April 2014, the refreshed large luxury sedan was initially due to reach our shores by the third quarter of 2015, but will now arrive at the beginning of 2016.

After a series of teasers, the Infiniti QX30 Concept has been revealed in all its glory just ahead of the 2015 Geneva motor show. The Infiniti QX30 Concept rides on 21-inch alloy wheels featuring both milled aluminium and matte rubber. On the inside there's seating for four people in thin U-shaped seats that are clad with acres of Connolly leather.