By LAWRENCE ULRICH. Published: December 13, 2013. Infiniti's G37 has long been the star of Nissan's luxury brand, largely because it's been a hands-on car. Now, girding for an autonomous future, Infiniti is trying hands-off instead.

“Inspired by the speed and sleek design of German sports cars, Crazy 1 features a curved, aerodynamic upper with molding on the heel and toe modeled after a car's grill and lights. The upper is done up in a matte finish inspired by the popular luxury …

Some Games executives practically rebelled when an “upset” Troop told them they could not accept the luxury automobiles and were forced to settle for sharing a pool of Chevrolets. “It reflected badly on him,” said one Pan Am insider, stressing the …

“Infiniti is now free to pursue a separate business model,” Mr. Bartsch said in an interview at the Los Angeles Auto Show last month. “The business model we are pursuing is more closely aligned with the premium luxury segment. The people who do that …

But several luxury hybrids, from the Lexus LS 600h L to BMW's 5 and 7 Series ActiveHybrids, have had their math out of whack, costing a king's ransom while delivering a sack of change in savings at the pump. The Q50 Hybrid is also an expensive way to …

By LAWRENCE ULRICH. Published: December 13, 2013. Infiniti's G37 has long been the star of Nissan's luxury brand, largely because it's been a hands-on car. Now, girding for an autonomous future, Infiniti is trying hands-off instead.

FOR nearly a decade, makers of luxury cars have insisted that their buyers would become conspicuous consumers of hybrid models — not merely for a mileage boost, but for the social boost of adopting green technology. That has not happened. In fact, the …

From an economic standpoint, it should read, "What Happens in Vegas is What's Happening in the U.S." That is, the "haves" have and continue to spend particularly on luxury items. The "have-nots," or the "have-not-a-lots," are struggling. This is …

Peugeot Pepper and Salt Mills: This French company makes luxury automobiles, bikes, scooters…and pepper mills. Their mills are not cheap, and they are oftentimes handsome to look at. Too bad they don't work. What to give instead: I like Mr. Dudley …