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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

Mitsubishi Eclipse, Endeavor production to end in August
By Patrick Rall on
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Mitsubishi addresses Lancer Evolution rumors on Facebook
By Patrick Rall on
Yesterday, we brought you the news that Mitsubishi was planning on ending the high performance Lancer Evolution line after this model year and this morning, Mitsubishi addressed the future of the Evo on Facebook but sadly, it doesn’t do much to refute the reports of the Evolution X being the last in a long line of high performance vehicles.
Automotive Marketplace Will Notice Japan No Longer Second Largest Economy
By Keith Griffin on
Japan is no longer the world's second largest economy, an honor now claimed by China, which has huge implications in the global automotive marketplace.
The Hyundai Veloster rally car takes flight on its way to Chicago
By Patrick Rall on
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster was introduced at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show with its innovative door configuration featuring two doors on the passenger side with just one on the driver’s side and now Hyundai has supported the sporty spirit of the Veloster with a picture of a rally-prepped hatchback soaring through the air – clad in Team Red Bull race livery.
Mitsubishi to build Outlander Sport in Illinois
By Patrick Rall on
There have long been rumors that struggling Mitsubishi would cut back on the number of products offered in the US along with moving production of the vehicles that do continue to their Normal, Illinois plant and today, the Japanese automaker announced that the Outlander Sport will be built in the US starting mid-2012.
U.S. News Best Car for the Money Awards Not Inspiring
By Keith Griffin on
U.S. News Cars has released its third annual Best Car for the Money awards and it is not an inspiring list for car enthusiasts. Maybe two of the cars will get your motor running, in spite of claims this list of vehicles earns highest marks for overall value and appeal in their categories.
Mitsubishi Will Introduce Concept Global Small Car in Geneva
By Keith Griffin on
Mitsubishi is the latest Japanese manufacturer to announce its plans for the 2011 Geneva Auto Show with its introduction of the Mitsubishi Concept Global Small that shows what the company plans to deliver when it is built in 2012 in Thailand.
Mitsubishi loses ground in 2010 with only small sales
By Jeffrey Zygmont on
Mitsubishi eked out a small sales gain as the car market began to recover in 2010. But by selling only 1,797 more vehicles in 2010 than 2009, the lower-tier auto retailer climbed only 3.1 percent. The U.S. auto market as a whole improved by 11.1 percent in 2010.
Mitsubishi MiEV
UK Electric Car Buyers Get up to Quarter of Purchase Price Returned
By Keith Griffin on
Since January 1, the United Kingdom is offering generous grants to buyers of electric vehicles. They can see the price of their electric vehicle reduced by a quarter, up to 5000 pounds, or about $7500. It’s similar to the federal tax credits offered in the U.S.
Mitsubishi Galant
Mitsubishi Production Cutbacks in Europe Could Signal U.S. Problems
By Keith Griffin on
Mitsubishi’s woes in Europe could be a harbinger of problems in the United States market as well with news that its Netherlands plant will scale back production and the UAW in the U.S. has approved wage cuts.
Mitsubishi Unveils MiEV for North America
By Keith Griffin on
Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled its first all-electric production vehicle, the MiEV, bound for the North American market in November 2011. The MiEV (pronounced My E V) has been produced in the Japanese market since 2009 and shown at the New York Auto Show. Its release has been long expected and the model introduced at the LA Auto Show is updated from the Japanese market version with a wider body (for us wider North Americans) and required safety features.
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