In Chicago, used QX56 Infiniti owners probably never would've imagined their car's engine would be used to power a boat. However, for the students from Tennessee Technical Center-Nashville and Nashville State Community College, that's exactly what they're trying to accomplish.

A few weeks ago, I reported on Infiniti using the front-drive Mercedes-Benz A-Class platform for a potential hatchback model. Well, that deal is finally coming to fruition. Infiniti is hard at work on engineering a luxury hatchback for 2014. Even better, the automaker is close to selecting a final design.

Looking for an SUV with serious power? Nowadays, when cars are getting smaller and smaller, the market for a powerful, luxury SUV seems to be growing smaller, too. That's where the 2012 Infiniti QX56 comes in.

This week, Nissan announced a host of new safety features that will be making their way to Infiniti and Nissan vehicles in the next couple years. They are pretty impressive, and in Chicago, used QX56 Infiniti owners feel they will ultimately make the roadways safer. So, what is in store for Infiniti owners? Let find out.