Mitsubishi Motors to Suspend Participation in the FIA World Rally Championship Series
Dec 14, 2005
Tokyo Dec 14, 2005; Jun Ota writing for JCN reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced today that it will suspend participation in the FIA World Rally Championship series from 2006. With the Mitsubishi Motors Revitalization Plan as a basis, MMC has made a solid start toward revitalizing its busines ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Add Harunari to North American Leadership
Dec 13, 2005
CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 12 -- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) President Osamu Masuko today announced that Hiroshi Harunari will be appointed President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA), effective January 1, 2006, joining Rich Gilligan, who will continue as co-President and co-CEO, to lead the company. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wins 2006 All-Stars Award
Dec 5, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Hits Prestigious Automobile Magazine List for Second Consecutive Year CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 5 -- AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE announced today that the ninth generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution received the prestigious AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE 2006 All-Stars Award -- the second consecutive year the Evo nameplate ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Reveal the 2007 Eclipse Spyder and Concept-CT MIEV at the 2006 NAIAS
Dec 5, 2005
CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 5 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will push the limits again with the world reveals of two more vehicles that thrill -- the 2007 Eclipse Spyder and the Concept-CT MIEV -- at the upcoming 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. The company is building its strongest ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports November 2005 U.S. Sales
Dec 1, 2005
CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported November sales of 8,902 units -- a 7.2 percent increase from November 2004 and the second consecutive month of a year-over-year sales increase. "We continue to believe that rebuilding our brand is a matter of succeeding one step at ... Continue reading
2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS Review
Nov 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mitsubishi Galant GTS ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 230 hp @ 5250 rpm/250 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual shift WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.6 x 72.4 x 57.9 in. TIRES: 215/55VR17 CARGO VOLUME: 13.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Zinger Shown in Taiwan
Nov 23, 2005
China Motor Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi's partner in Taiwan released the first official details on its new Zinger Multi-crossover RV. Zinger is based on the Challenger offroader and will also be equipped with 4WD system. Zinger will be launched on the local market in December. More details on the new vehicle will be released ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Has Agreed to Sell its Stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Nov 11, 2005
- Sale of Remaining 12.4% Equity Interest - Financial Income to Improve by Approximately euro 500 Million - Joint Projects to be Continued STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 11 -- Today, DaimlerChrysler AG has agreed to sell its remaining equity interest in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander SE Review
Nov 6, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mitsubishi Outlander SE ENGINE: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 5750 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with Sportronic WHEELBASE: 103.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 179.0 x 70.1 x 66.3 in. TIRES: P215/55R17 CARGO VOLUME: 60.3 cu. ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2005
Tuner Parts Program Premieres on New Yahoo! Autos Custom Web Site LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced the much-anticipated rollout of the Ralliart performance parts and accessories program for the North American market in conjunction with the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Assoc ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors October U.S. Sales Increase Year Over Year
Nov 1, 2005
CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported October sales of 9,292 units -- a 1 percent increase from October 2004 and a 3 percent increase from last month's sales volume. David Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America, said ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi To Supply Engines For Smart Car
Oct 28, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 28, 2005 at 9:50 AM CST Smart gmbh and the Mitsubishi Motor Corporation have signed an agreement today stating that Mitsubishi will supply engines for a future smart model. The natural aspirated and turbo-charged engines are the same engines Mitsubishi is using in their "i" mo ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show Exposes Wide Gap Between Bullish Japan and Bearish U.S. car Makers
Oct 21, 2005
CHIBA October 21, 2005; The Asahi Shimbun today reported that the gap between bullish Japanese automakers and their bearish U.S. counterparts was a study in extremes at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the Japan side exhibiting a tour de force and the presidents of the U.S. majors skipping the event. The show in Makuhari Mes ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
FACTORY MOD'05 showcases new, classic and never-before-seen customized Mitsubishi vehicles with owners, designers NORMAL, Ill., Oct. 14 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is driven to thrill like never before, announcing its first-ever Factory Mitsubishi Owners Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the company's Normal, I ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
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