Gasgoo.com (Shanghai February 9) - Recently released performance results from Infiniti show that the company sold 19,075 vehicles in China in 2011, dayoo.com reported today. Despite the devastating Japanese earthquake last March, which adversely affected its supply chain, Infiniti still managed sales growth of over 60 percent.

There were 60 Infiniti dealerships active by the end of 2011, covering all major cities and regions in mainland China. According to Infiniti China General Manager Lü Zhengyu, the brand has ambitious plans to establish over 90 dealers by the end of this year, as well as increase sales by 50 percent. Mr. Lü adds that Infiniti plans to introduce hybrid and long-wheelbase versions of its M series of luxury cars (pictured), as well as unveil a brand new "competitive" model.

Whether or not Infiniti would begin manufacturing vehicles in China was one of the most talked about topics in the latter half of 2011. Infiniti China has always denied any rumors regarding the issue; however, reports that the company has signed agreements to produce vehicles in Dalian, Liaoning still persist. It remains to be seen if there will be Chinese-made Infinitis in the future.