Mitsubishi Releases Statement Regarding Verdict in Simo Case
Mar 19, 2006
March 17, 2006 -- Cypress, CA – March 19, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors has announced great disappointment in, and disagrees with the verdict returned by the jury in this case.* The Montero Sport is a well designed vehicle that has been driven safely, in this country, for hundreds of millions of miles. This particular ... Continue reading
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Pricing Guide
Mar 13, 2006
Downloads ascii March 13, 2006 -- CYPRESS, CALIF. -- Description (Eng./Tran) Suggested Retail Price*** Comments Eclipse Spyder GS SOHC 16 Valve I4 MIVEC (2.4L/5M) $ 25,389.00 2-Door Convertible 5-Speed Manual Eclipse Spyder GS SOHC 16 Valve I4 MIVEC (2.4L/4S) $ 26,289.00 2-Door Convertible 4-Speed Sportronic� Ec ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Eclipse Spyder Goes on Sale Today
Mar 13, 2006
Vehicle Offers Premium Features at an Outstanding Value, Starting at Less Than $26,000 CYPRESS, Calif., March 13 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the pricing for its all-new 2007 Eclipse Spyder convertible. With a starting price of $25,389, the Spyder offers premium features reserved for ... Continue reading
Nissan Changes Ad Pitch for Quest
Mar 13, 2006
Washington DC March 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan has decided to change its pitch for the Quest minivan, with a more family focused than woman focused message, according to Automotive News. The ad campaign is still being ironed out, but a big part of the campaign will be on spot TV and the interne ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Stops Production of Raider
Mar 13, 2006
Washington DC March 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mitsubishi is halting production of the Raider pickup model amid slow sales resulting in a larger than normal supply, reports Automotive News. "We have adjusted the orders of Raider because we have too many in inventory," said Rich Gilligan, co-CEO of Mit ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports February U.S. Sales
Mar 2, 2006
CYPRESS, Calif., March 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported February sales of 7,976 units, an increase of 6.8% compared to January sales of 7,469. "We always anticipated that our sales in February 2006 would soften compared to February 2005*, because of our commitment to reduce our fleet sa ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for January 2006
Feb 24, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results for January 2006. Total global production was 106,749 units, an increase of 4.7 percent from January 2005. In Japan, 55,582 units were produced in the month, 10.5 p ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Develops 'Green Plastic', Bamboo-fiber Reinforced Plant-based Resin
Feb 20, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, with cooperation from the Aichi Industrial Technology Institute (Kariya, Aichi Prefecture), has developed an automotive interior material which uses a plant-based resin, polybutylene succinate (PBS), combined with bamboo fiber. Parts made from ... Continue reading
Big Shake Up at Mitsubishi - Schembri and Killen Out
Feb 17, 2006
Dave Schembri, EVP Sales & Marketing, and Wayne Killen, VP Marketing, Resign CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 17 -- Today Mitsubishi Motors North America announced the resignations of Dave Schembri, EVP Sales & Marketing, and Wayne Killen, VP Marketing. Both left to pursue other opportunities. No replacements were named. For the ... Continue reading
Ford and Dodge Recalling Trucks
Feb 13, 2006
DETROIT, Feb 13, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling 211,432 of its Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a potentially faulty warning light for anti-lock brakes, U.S. safety regulators said. The vehicles are from the 2006 model year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2006
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) has introduced the new high-performance 2007 Galant Ralliart model at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 258-hp 3.8-liter V-6 engine and equipped with sport suspension, 18-inch wheels and exclusive exterior styling and interior features, the new Ralliart m ... Continue reading
300 Horsepower, All-New 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 to Dominate Sport-Compact Market
Feb 8, 2006
* Tire-smoking 300 horsepower - 85 more than the original Dodge SRT4 - and 260 lb.-ft. of torque * 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds * All-around performance of a true 'tuner car' right from the manufacturer * Benchmark performance at the best price CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) g ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2006 U.S. Sales
Feb 1, 2006
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January sales of 7,469 units, an increase of 2.8% over January 2005 sales. The month was highlighted by outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse coupe, 1,559 vehicles sold up 160% from prior year. "We are encouraged ... Continue reading
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