News By Topic: Mitsubishi

Western Automotive Journalists Shindig in Monterey Next Week

Apr 27, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO - April 27, 2007: Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, will be holding their 15th annual Media Days event next week in Monterey, beginning Wednesday, May 2nd. Media Days allows all group members to drive and compare dozens of vehicles, head-2-he ... Continue reading

Forbes' Hottest SUV's For 2007

Apr 25, 2007

Sport utility vehicles have become the family vehicles of choice for their spacious interiors and flexible cargo capacity. In recent years, sales of traditional truck-based SUVs have suffered, especially for the largest models. The new trend is crossovers — vehicles with car-like underpinnings matched with tall, s ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors to Move Up Introduction of Next-generation Diesel Car Engine

Apr 20, 2007

Tokyo - April 20, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced yesterday that it is to bring forward the introduction of a next-generation 2.0-liter class diesel engine to the European market where demand for such engines is growing. Currently under development, the new diesel engine is to go into production at the Ky ... Continue reading

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD Review

Apr 9, 2007

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD Does Mitsubishi have an identity crisis? When its name is mentioned, some people think of SUVs, like the Montero, while others think of the Lancer Evolution high-performance rally replica. If so, the company is working hard to blend the best of both ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Launches New Ad Campaign to Support 2008 Rally Inspired Lancer

Apr 9, 2007

by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor There’s a hot new ad campaign for the hot new Mitsubishi all-new 2008 Lancer, available for purchase this month. The new Lancer advertising initiative continues in the focused direction the company has taken with its 25th anniver-sary marketing, targeting driving ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Reports 22 Percent Sales Increase in March 2007

Apr 3, 2007

CYPRESS, Calif., April 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported March sales of 12,536 units, up 22.3% from last March's total of 10,250.* Year-to-date, Mitsubishi sales are up 23.2%, compared to the January-March period in 2006. "Customers are responding to the distinctive styling of our produc ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for February 2007

Mar 29, 2007

<http://www.japancorp.net.net> Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for February 2007 Tokyo, Japan, Mar 28, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results for February 2007. Total global production came in at 114 ... Continue reading

NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts

Mar 27, 2007

Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Edition Review

Mar 23, 2007

So I have to start by telling you that I am not really a “car guy”. I never caught the car bug as a kid and that has followed me through to my adult life. Don't get me wrong, I admit that there is certainly something sexy about a sleek race car, something manly about a big SUV and most certainly a twang of â ... Continue reading

Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY

Mar 12, 2007

DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading

2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliant Review

Mar 6, 2007

MITSUBISHI GALANT RALLIART A Stealthy Hot Shot By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Mitsubishi’s new Galant looks rather plain at first blush. This mid-size four-door sedan is just about the same size as Camry, Altima and dozens of other family sedans. But there’s something intriguing about this f ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Lancer

Mar 2, 2007

CYPRESS, Calif., March 2 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has announced pricing for its all-new 2008 Lancer compact sedan. The rally-inspired Mitsubishi Lancer delivers driven-to-thrill dynamics, "class-up" value, advanced safety and cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package. The 200 ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Sales Surge Continues With February 2007 Increase of 22 Percent

Mar 1, 2007

CYPRESS, Calif., March 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported February sales of 9,726 units, up 22% from last February's total of 7,976. Mitsubishi's calendar year sales have increased 23.7% compared to the first two months of 2006. The February increase follows a January increase of more tha ... Continue reading

IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps

Mar 1, 2007

First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA — Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for January 2007

Feb 28, 2007

<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for January 2007 Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 27, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results for January 2007. Total global product ... Continue reading