A SURPRISINGLY fast saloon car from a little-known brand that no longer sells its motors in the UK can be bought for under £5,000.
The luxury car is seldom seen on UK roads but is comparable to the likes of BMW and Mercedes in terms of features – and it even boasts a top speed that matches the M3.
The fancy Infiniti M was first sold in the US back in 1989 and finally went global in 2005 – with European and UK sales starting in 2008.
The most-recent fourth-gen model, built from 2010 to 2019, was especially eye-catching with a range of beefy engines, classy, well-refined looks and a wonderful interior.
The M can mostly be found with a 3.0-litre diesel engine, although a 3.7-litre V6 and a hybrid 3.5-litre V6 can also be picked up – if you know where to look.
Similar in style to the Audi A6 and Jaguar XF, the M boasts a handful of subtle sporty stylings – including a narrow window line that rises over the rear wheel arch, somewhat resembling the shape of the BMW M3 coupe.
There’s also a distinctive upturned ‘ducktail’ boot lip – supposedly designed to improve airflow and create zero lift at high speeds.
According to How Rare Is My Car?, just 182 M models exist on UK roads in 2024, making it one of the brand’s rarest cars.
This is largely down to the fact that Infiniti, a sub-brand of Nissan, no longer sells their cars in the UK, having pulled their stock from showrooms back in 2020.
But even back then, they had just six dealerships across the country and, according to Parkers, sold just 750 new motors in Britain in 2019.
Seen as a sportier, high-class rival to Toyota’s Lexus brand when they first arrived in Europe, Infiniti ultimately suffered from limited brand recognition and struggled to compete in a crowded luxury market.
Despite the M’s scarcity, they can be picked up for under £5,000 if you’re lucky, although generally cost around £8,000.
We found an example from 2013 on the Motors website for just £4,495 with a sizeable 146,000 miles on the clock.
It includes climate control, cruise control and a leather interior, and even gadgets like headlight washers, heated door mirrors and heated front seats.
Described in the listing as a “very rare petrol hybrid model”, it packs a 3.5-litre motor that’s capable of 364bhp, hitting 0-60mph in a surprising 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph – the same as the BMW M3.
This comes as a rival car brand opens up on two future models – including a replacement for its recently discontinued 167 mph super saloon.
Elsewhere, a legendary car that was discontinued almost 50 years ago has been revived with a new retro design.
A MUM-of-three flight attendant dropped dead in front of horrified passengers as they boarded their flight.
Gabriella Cario was already feeling unwell as she waited at the boarding gate on Saturday afternoon.
However, she chose not to seek medical help because she wanted to return home to her husband and her three sons.
As she boarded the plane, her condition worsened and she died within minutes in front of shocked passengers and colleagues.
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IT’S a new-look Champions League which gets underway this week and there’s a mouth-watering tie on the opening night when Liverpool travel to Milan.
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A 20-YEAR-old construction worker was killed by a rollercoaster going at full speed in an Oktoberfest park in Germany.
The Romanian was tragically reportedly hit in the head during a test run for a ride named the Olympia Loop.
He was left lying seriously injured under the tracks of the ride, but tragically died later in hospital, Bild reported.
Police are now investigating.
The Olympia Loop is the largest mobile roller coaster in the world.
In 2022, an employee was killed by the ride while it was in Vienna.
An investigation into that death found no technical defect and also the employee had been instructed about dangers beforehand.
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STARS of The West Wing reunited at last night’s Emmys 25 years after the show debuted – but two actors were missing.
Michael Sheen, who played President Jed Bartlet in the legendary nineties TV show, reunited with his former castmates at the annual ceremony.
The actor, 84, took the stage at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, accompanied by Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Richard Schiff, and Janel Moloney, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show’s premiere while presenting the award for Outstanding Drama Series.
Allison, who played Press Secretary C.J. Cregg, exuded classic Hollywood elegance in a black and red off-the-shoulder silk gown as she announced Shōgun as the winner.
Richard, who portrayed Communications Director Toby Ziegler throughout the show’s seven-year run, shared a sweet red carpet moment with his wife, actress Jazmyn Simon, before the event.
During the evening, Michael told the audience: “From 1999 to 2006, I had the privilege of playing the President of the United States on a remarkable series created by Aaron Sorkin and produced by John Wells.”
Dulé, who played Presidential aide Charlie Young, added, “It was an honor to serve in the fictional administration of The West Wing.”
Janel, who played Senior Assistant Donna Moss, joined her fellow castmates onstage, where they were introduced against the backdrop of a recreated Oval Office.
However, key cast members Rob Lowe and Bradley Whitford, who portrayed Sam Seaborn and Josh Lyman, were notably absent.
The cast are no stranger to the Emmys. The West Wing won 27 awards out of 98 nominations after its debut in September 1999.
Allison said: “It’s hard to believe that just 25 years ago, Aaron and the writers had to use their imagination to create engaging plotlines for The West Wing.”
Richard added, “Unlike today, where storylines can be plucked right off the news – storylines that writers would have deemed a bit far-fetched, if not utterly ridiculous, 25 years ago.”
Shōgun had a sweeping win at this year’s awards, while Netflix’s The Gentlemen missed out.
The Disney+ drama scooped an incredible 18 Emmys in total, including for Outstanding Drama Series.
Netflix’s highly acclaimed Baby Reindeer walked away with Best Limited series while its creator and lead star Richard Gadd bagged outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie.
Elsewhere, Prime Video’s Hacks beat off The Bear to win Best Comedy Series, but Christopher Storer did win outstanding directing for a comedy series for The Bear.
Despite ranking in Netflix’s charts and getting a second series, The Gentleman walked away almost empty handed.
The drama, created by Guy Ritchie, did win Outstanding Stunt Coordination For Comedy Programming.
But the British were well represented by The Crown’s Elizabeth Debicki as the star walked away with a gong for Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series.
Outstanding drama series – Shogun
Outstanding comedy series – Hacks
Outstanding limited or anthology series – Baby Reindeer
Outstanding lead actor in a drama series – Hiroyuki Sanada – Shogun
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series – Anna Sawai – Shogun
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series – Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series – Jean Smart – Hacks
Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie – Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer
Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie – Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series – Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series – Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series – Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series – Liza Colon-Zayas – The Bear
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie – Lamorne Morris – Fargo
Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie – Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer
Outstanding reality competition program – The Traitors
Outstanding scripted variety series – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding talk series – The Daily Show
Outstanding writing for a drama series – Slow Horses, Negotiating With Tigers – Will Smith
Outstanding writing for a comedy series – Hacks, Bulletproof – Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs & Jen Statsky
Outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie – Baby Reindeer – Richard Gadd
Outstanding writing for a variety special – Alex Edelman: Just For Us
Outstanding directing for a drama series – Shogun, Crimson Sky – Frederick EO Toye
Outstanding directing for a comedy series – The Bear, Fishes – Christopher Storer
Outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie – Ripley – Steven Zaillian
