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Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Motors is a multinational automaker headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. They manufacture vehicles in six countries around the globe and sell around one million cars per year. They produce 20 models of cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs in Asia, Europe, and the US. Mitsubishi products include the Lancer, Galant, Eclipse, and Outlander with eight models limited to Japanese sales only. - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/forum/need-your-help-category-descriptions#sthash.uQGZf3vG.dpuf

New Mitsubishi dealership in New Hampshire replaces shuttered Jeep store

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 10:50PM

A new Mitsubishi auto dealership is opening in November near Portsmouth, N.H., in the town of Stratham. Stratham Mitsubishi is setting up shop at the same location where new Jeeps were sold for almost half a century until hard economic times choked off sales and put the dealership out of business.

Mitsubishi electric car wireless charging station

Mitsubishi Motors Joins WiTricity and ITI to Create Wireless EV Charging Systems

By Kate McLeod on September 27, 2011 - 11:20AM

Mitsubishi Motors, maker of the electric vehicle, iMIEV, has partnered with two companies, WiTricity and a Japanese supplier of public infrastructure, IHI to research and develop an wireless charging system that will be readily compatible with electric grids.

Mitsubishi to get luxury sedan based on the Nissan Fuga in Japan

By Gordon Block on September 22, 2011 - 12:32PM

Mitsubishi and Nissan continue to collaborate and form joint ventures, with the latest being a plan for Mitsubishi to sell a version of our Infiniti M sedan in the Japanese domestic market.

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe SE, last Eclipse for auction for Japan Red Cross

By KC Kelly on September 15, 2011 - 8:58AM

Mitsubishi Motors North America will be selling an all-new 2012 Eclipse Coupe SE to the highest bidder at the Mecum Auctions annual St. Charles Auction. All proceeds raised from the sale of this vehicle will be donated to the Japan Red Cross earthquake and tsunami relief fund.

Mitsubishi Increases Price of 2012 i-MIEV Electric Car

By Kate McLeod on September 9, 2011 - 9:47AM

Mitsubishi says it has increased the price of its 2012 i-MIEV electric car by $1,135 due to unforeseen market conditions.

The very last Mitsubishi Eclipse to be auctioned for charity

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 4:36PM

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has enjoyed a long and (decreasingly) popular life since being introduced for the US market in 1989 but the very last Eclipse ever built has been produced and it will be auctioned off at the Mecum St. Charles Auction later this month with the proceeds going to charity.

The engine of the final 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 4:36PM

The interior of the final 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 4:34PM

Nissan and Mitsubishi to standardize EV home-charging systems

By Gordon Block on August 30, 2011 - 12:43PM

After reports of people using hybrid car batteries to power home appliances after the Japan earthquake, Nissan and Mitsubishi are talking about developing standardized AC-charging systems for their own electric vehicles.

AWD Mitsubishi Lancer SE coming this fall

By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2011 - 4:16PM

Getting an all wheel drive Mitsubishi Lancer has always meant that you had to shell out the bigger bucks for the high performance Evolution and Ralliart trimlines but this fall, Mitsubishi will begin offering a naturally aspirated Lancer SE with all wheel drive.

Mitsubishi hoping i will sell big as the cheapest EV in America

By Gordon Block on July 15, 2011 - 9:11PM

The Mitsubishi i, which comes Stateside in November, will be the cheapest 100% electric vehicle in the country at less than $30k to start.

Mitsubishi’s electric car plugs into the Sun

By Richard Gray on July 8, 2011 - 6:46PM

Mitsubishi has unveiled a solar-powered electric car charging station at the automaker’s North America headquarters in Southern California.

Mitsubishi i Electric Car Earns High Marks from EPA

By Richard Gray on July 7, 2011 - 3:37PM

With high gasoline prices and consumer interest in hybrids and electrics, car buyers looking to “refuel” with electric may like the EPA rated 126 MPG equivalent delivered by the Mitsubishi i.

Mitsubishi to Conduct Child Seat Checks

By Richard Gray on July 6, 2011 - 5:56PM

Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First will host child safety seat inspection events at Mitsubishi dealerships in nine states in conjunction with Dorel Juvenile Group USA.

Mitsubishi post best sales month in three years

By Richard Gray on July 1, 2011 - 9:07PM

Despite a lackluster economy, Mitsubishi of North America reported a 97.7 percent increase in sales over June of last year.

Nissan and Mitsubishi officially name their minicar joint venture

By Gordon Block on June 20, 2011 - 4:33PM

Nissan and Mitsubishi, which signed a joint-venture agreement in December, have named the new company NMKV Co., Ltd.

How did Asian carmakers like Toyota and Honda get their names?

By Hawke Fracassa on May 25, 2011 - 9:18AM

Mitsubishi (三菱) has two parts to its name: mitsu means three and hishi (changing to bishi in the middle of the word) means diamond (the shape). Hence, the three diamond logo. (Note that "diamond" in this context refers only to the rhombus shape, not to the precious gem.)

Mitsubishi calls attention to new i vehicle by making it a Jelly Belly

By Keith Griffin on May 25, 2011 - 7:21AM

When all else fails, make your cars look like Jelly Bellys. That just might be a winning sales tool for Mitsubishi, the giant Japanese automaker who has largely failed to generate significant interest in its products in the U.S. market.

Story of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution the end of a Japanese icon

By Patrick Place on May 21, 2011 - 10:30AM

In 1992, a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution arrived in Mitsubishi dealerships. It was a fish out of water in a busy public traffic jam, but it’s a deer through the woods on a rally course. 19 years and ten versions later Mitsubishi has decided to stop production of its Rally Champion.

Best Buy wants to sell electric cars, but faces serious challenges

By Armen Hareyan on May 9, 2011 - 10:44AM

Best Buy says it is having talks with traditional automakers to sell electric cars in its stores and that the conversations with automakers are going well. Will this make the electronics retailer the largest EV dealership in the world?

Most women buy cars based on lifestyle, price and fuel economy

By Cheryl Phillips on May 2, 2011 - 12:23AM

In a digital age when consumers can educate themselves long before they enter the showroom of a car dealership, women have become savvy shoppers who are using a variety of online resources to do their car buying research.

Real shortage of Japanese cars coming soon as numbers speak

By Armen Hareyan on April 29, 2011 - 11:41AM

Automakers say their Japanese plants are operating at only 50 percent of their usual pace, as the country is struggling to recover from March 11, implying the situation will create a worldwide shortage of Japanese cars.

Mitsubishi Eclipse, Endeavor production to end in August

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2011 - 12:42PM

Mitsubishi Motors has been struggling in the US market amidst a frenzy of rumors that some popular models will be getting the axe in the next few years but according to a report by AutoWeek, some of the automakers longest-running models in the US will see an end to production as soon as August.

Electricity comes to Texas: eVgo charging stations

By Don Bain on April 23, 2011 - 4:28PM

On the heels of the Earth Day announcement that the electric Mitsubishi i is now available for advance ordering, the manufacturer announced a partnership with NRG Energy to pave the road those cars will cruise with EV charging stations in Texas. As one of America's leading energy producers, NRG will help provide owners of the Mitsubishi i new freedom and range confidence across NRG's eVgo (ee-vee-go) privately funded electric vehicle (EV) recharging network.

Mitsubishi honors Earth Day with electric vehicle pre-ordering

By Don Bain on April 23, 2011 - 1:17AM

Though Mitsubishi is a late arrival in the electric vehicle market, there’s a chance the Mitsubishi i was worth the wait. The company made pre-ordering available today (Earth Day) for a competitive electric vehicle costing only $20,490 after tax credit and capable of charging to 80 percent in 30 minutes via a level three input.

Auto prices to go up as Japanese earthquake, Libyan conflict impact market

By Don Bain on March 22, 2011 - 8:58PM

Japanese auto production has fallen to only 35 percent of their former output as a result of the Tohuko earthquake and tsunami, according to IHS Automotive Insight. Still the situation in Libya has an impact as well. "It's volatility that really drives people to smaller cars," said Aaron Bragman, an analyst for the auto authority.

Toyota and Honda extend shutdowns due to part shortages

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 10:18AM

Mazda, Mitsubishi and Suzuki have re-opened plants in Japan as the country and deals with nuclear disaster risks and regular aftershocks but automotive giants Toyota and Honda have announced that their plants will remain closed until at least this weekend.

Masuko says Mitsubishi Evo may not be dead yet

By John Matras on March 18, 2011 - 1:45PM

The Evo X - or as it's officially known, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X - is destined for the scrapheap of history. Those in the supposed know have reported that with Mitsubishi's new self positioning as a green company, the battery electric iMIEV a case in point, high performance cars are on the way out.

Honda, Mazda, Subaru keep plants closed until next week, Mitsubishi re-opens

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2011 - 11:39AM

Mazda and Subaru have announced that their Japanese production facilities will remain shut down until at least next week in the wake of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami, although Mitsubishi has re-opened their plants with the hopes of assessing their situation for production.

Mitsubishi North America to get a new president/CEO

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 7:48PM

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that effective April 1, 2011, current President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America Shinichi Kurihara will be replaced by Yoichi Yokozawa, who is currently serving as the Senior Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi North America.

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