The first example of a given model to roll of the production line is called “Job One,” and the Infiniti is celebrating just that for its 2013 JX: A seven-seater crossover in Emerald Green – mated with its 265-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 from Decherd, TN – has rolled off the production line. Infiniti expects numerous JXs behind it to be the second most popular model in the company’s lineup, bested only by the G sedan, coupe and convertible range. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Peugeot reveals XY and GTi concepts ahead of Geneva
The Geneva Motor Show picture is getting clearer and larger with Peugeot’s advance reveal of the 208 XY concept and 208 GTi concept. Both are based on the 208 hatch and are meant to represent Peugeot’s move upscale, but each has a different audience: the XY is for urbanites, the GTi for those who miss the hot-hatch legend. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Ferrari rings in record profits, promises 599 successor for Geneva
Inside Line is reporting that Ferrari has promised to show the replacement for the 599 GTB Fiorano at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Currently dubbed the 620 GT, the new coupe will be powered by a more powerful version of Ferrari’s 6.3-liter V12 and have a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, according to the report. The last time we heard rumors to this effect, power output was pegged at more than 700 horsepower. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Bentley improving W12 to justify over V8 Continental
All things being equal, we’d generally rather have more cylinders than fewer. But Bentley upset that particular applecart with the latest Continental GT. Not only is the 500-horsepower V8 version less expensive than the 567-hp W12, it also boasts better handling (thanks to less weight in the nose) and better fuel economy, too – all with a scant 67 less horsepower. Funk Flex
(Video) Auto Talk: Radical working on all-new RXC Coupe
If you’ve ever had occasion to see a Radical in person – or for that matter, in photos – you likely couldn’t avoid thinking it looked like a miniature version of a Le Mans Prototype. The ground-hugging ride height, the aerodynamically-optimized bodywork, the open cockpit… but wait a second, don’t most LMPs these days have closed cockpits? Why yes, yes they do. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Maserati releases new GranTurismo Sport ahead of Geneva debut
Introduced five years ago, we wouldn’t go so far as to say the Maserati GranTurismo is old, but it is getting up there. The Modenese automaker is said to be planning a replacement once the pair of new Quattroportes are ready, but for now, the aggressively curvaceous coupe is to soldier on. And so to tide it over, Maserati is releasing the tempting new version you see here. Funk Flex
