Eclipse Leads Mitsubishi Motors to July 2006 Sales Increase
Aug 1, 2006
CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported July sales of 10,502 units, an increase of 1.2% over last July's total of 10,376. It marked the fifth consecutive month that U.S. sales topped the 10,000 mark. MMNA last sold 10,000-plus vehicles for five months in a row nearly two ... Continue reading
Colt Blue Leads Mitsubishi's European SUPERMINI Charge
Aug 1, 2006
Colt Blue joins the range from September priced at £8,499 on the road Sporty three-door style combined with low running costs Huge specification list, including 16-inch alloys, automatic wipers and lights and MP3-compatible six-speaker sound system Free insurance and three yearsâ free servicing August 1, 2006: ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Make SIRIUS Satellite Radio Standard or Factory Option on All Models in 2007
Jul 31, 2006
SIRIUS to be Offered on Four Models This Fall and Full Vehicle Lineup Next Year NEW YORK, and CYPRESS, Calif., July 31 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Mitsubishi will offer SIRIUS as a standard feature or factory option on four models this fall, and throughout the enti ... Continue reading
New Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 Set For UK Launch
Jul 15, 2006
LONDON - July 15, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors UK has unveiled a new and more powerful version of the iconic Lancer Evolution IX supercar. A development of the FQ-340, the new FQ-360 features a 366bhp version of Mitsubishiâs 2.0-litre turbo engine. Available to order now, priced at £35,504, it reaffirms the âEv ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Offer Rockford Corporation Sound Systems in Six Additional Future Models
Jul 13, 2006
TEMPE, Ariz., July 13 -- Rockford Corporation today announced that Mitsubishi Motors will offer the high-output Punch(R) sound of Rockford Fosgate(R) and the high-definition and clarity of Rockford Acoustic Design(TM) audio systems as optional upgrades on six upcoming Mitsubishi vehicles. These six vehicles are in addi ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Fuso Launches Cleanest Light Truck in the World
Jul 6, 2006
Mitsubishi Fuso Launches Cleanest Light Truck in the WorldCanter Eco Hybrid features top fuel efficiency and will be the first light-duty truck to meet Japanâs stringent, new long term emissions regulationsComprehensive concept Ecology/Economy/Easy Drive combining benefits for both customers and societyDaimlerChry ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Fourth Straight Month of Over 10,000 Sales
Jul 3, 2006
CYPRESS, Calif., July 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported June sales of 10,004 units, the fourth consecutive month that U.S. sales topped the 10,000 mark. MMNA last sold 10,000-plus vehicles for four months in a row during May-August 2005. "We are pleased that we have established consisten ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi To Launch New Outlander Concept At 2006 Paris Motor Show
Jul 3, 2006
AMSTERDAM = July 3, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors will use the 2006 Paris Motor Show in September to launch its all-new European SUV, the Outlander. Due to go on-sale spring 2007, the new mid-size 4x4 has been designed to bring new levels of comfort and drivability to an important and expanding sector of the market. 70 years ... Continue reading
MMC halts Smart ForFour compact car output for DaimlerChrysler
Jul 3, 2006
TOKYO July 2, 2006; Japan Today reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp has discontinued the production of the Smart ForFour compact car for German auto giant DaimlerChrysler AG at its plant in Born, the Netherlands, effective the same day. DaimlerChrysler decided to end the production of the car model as part of operatio ... Continue reading
Rich Gilligan Retires From Mitsubishi Motors North America
Jun 29, 2006
CYPRESS, Calif., June 28 -- Richard Gilligan, Co-President and Co-CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced his retirement today, after an auto industry career that began in 1962. He was named president of MMNA in January 2005. Previously, Gilligan was President and COO of MMNA Manufacturing Divisio ... Continue reading
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer SE: Desirable Features In A Single Package At An Outstanding Value
Jun 23, 2006
CYPRESS, CA - June 23, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is thrilling buyers in the entry-level sedan market with a value-driven "Special Edition" package for the already attractive 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer SE offers alluring features at a very competitive price of $16,099 MSRP for ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors and MHI Announce Joint Development of a New Generation Diesel Engine
Jun 20, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors and MHI Announce Joint Development of a New Generation Diesel Engine Tokyo, Japan, June. 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have agreed on a joint development project for a new generation diesel engine to be u ... Continue reading
Cadillac Escalade and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution top the list of highest insurance claims for theft
Jun 10, 2006
ARLINGTON, VA â Versions of the 2003-05 Cadillac Escalade, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab pickup have the highest rates of insurance theft claims. The 3 vehicles have claim rates 4 to 5 times the average for all vehicles. These are the latest theft loss results for passenger vehicles 1 to ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best Month of U.S. Sales in More Than a Year
Jun 1, 2006
May U.S. Sales Up Four Percent CYPRESS, Calif., June 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported May sales of 11,821 units, an increase of 3.9% compared to May 2005 sales of 11,380. The increase follows a 17.5% year-over-year increase in April. "We are very pleased to put together two consecutive ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturers Urge Americans to Discover Alternative Fuel Automobiles
May 24, 2006
SANTA FE, N.M., May 24 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade association including BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen, has launched an initiative, http://www.discoveralternatives.org/, in support of alternative fuel aut ... Continue reading
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