The Chevrolet Cobalt has been put under federal investigation due to a large number of steering complaints, according to multiple reports. The investigation covers model year 2005-09 Cobalts and 2008-09 SS models, possibly afflicting 905,000 vehicles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received 1132 complaints about the Cobalt, concerning “difficulty controlling the vehicle, such as departing from the desired travel lane.” Most of the complaints were made in the last six months.

The Department of Transportation reports eleven crashes and one injury relating to the complaints, but no fatalities.

“We are cooperating with the agency in the investigation,” General Motors spokesman Alan Adler told Automotive News.

Source: NHTSA, Detroit News, Automotive News

Today’s TOTD deals with your hypothetical automotive bucket list. If you happened to know when you were going to “kick the bucket,” what one car would you drive on your last day?

By now, you’ve hopefully browsed over to check out our “Six Decades of Supercars” feature for a few good ideas.

Infiniti has released pricing information today on the all-new 2011 M sedan, starting the base MSRP at $47,115 for the rear-drive 2011 M37. The entry-level 2011 M37 features Infiniti’s 330-horse 3.7-liter V-6 and a seven-speed automatic transmission. Those looking for improved all-weather driveability can step up to the all-wheel-drive M37x at a starting price of $49,265. Standard equipment on both models includes power-folding side view mirrors, front door handle courtesy lights, Active Noise Control, RearView Monitor, and Enhanced Intelligent Key memory – now including audio, navigation, and climate control settings.

Those with a bigger budget and a heavier throttle foot will likely opt for the M55 and all-wheel-drive counterpart, M56x, starting at $58,415 and $60,915, respectively. The two top-flight versions are distinguished by an all-new 420-horsepower 5.6-liter V-8 paired to the same seven-speed automatic as the six-cylinder variant, though with revised gear ratios. Both M56 models also include the previously-optional Premium Package (a $3,350 value, says Infiniti) as standard. The Premium Package includes Infiniti’s hard drive navigation system with an 8-inch touch screen, a Bose two-channel, 10-speaker audio system, streaming audio via Bluetooth, climate controlled front seats, and a heated steering wheel.  All standard M37 equipment is also included.

Prices for 2011 Infiniti M models represent an increase of $450 over the current 2010 models for the M37 series, while the M56 gets a $2050 bump and the M56x gets a $750 bump – increases that Infiniti says are negated by the additional standard equipment offered.

“The all-new M represents the kind of inspired design, performance, technology, and craftsmanship that luxury buyers are asking for,” said Ben Poore, vice president of Infiniti’s Business Unit. “Along with our other great vehicles, the 2011 M puts Infiniti right in the sweet spot of today’s performance luxury market.”