Mitsubishi Automobiles Blog

Mitsubishi released details today on its Pikes Peak hill climb entry, the i-MiEV Evolution. Under its extra-wide, carbon fiber body work lies many of the same drivetrain components as the regular Mitsubishi i, but the big difference with this car is it features a three-motor, all-wheel-drive setup with ...    Read more

Mitsubishi's slimmed-down product portfolio may add a new model in the near future, as a U.S. launch for the Mitsubishi Mirage is under consideration. While the new subcompact car will arrive in the North American market in early 2013, it will ...    Read more

Although its awareness has gone mainstream among consumers, Earth Day dates back more than four decades, to 1970. The first Earth Day pre-dated the 1973 oil crisis that first brought the issue of petroleum dependence to the national consciousness by a few years, but with fuel prices now averaging around ...    Read more

2012 Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass The Problem: The roll-over valves in the Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot fuel tanks may have been damaged during installation. If so, that could allow fuel to leak during a crash or a roll-over accident, which could in turn lead to a fire. The Fix: Starting ...    Read more

While it’s likely no one will ever cross-shop the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR and 2012 Volkswagen Golf R, the two sports cars do share a few similarities. Both have a turbocharged four-cylinder that sends power to all four wheels and offer the practicality of four ...    Read more

The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport debuted at the New York auto show, and the Japanese automaker says the small CUV will be built exclusively in the U.S. instead of Japan starting this July. Now featuring updated front and rear ends and standard 18-inch alloy wheels, Mitsubishi’s current best-selling model is ...    Read more

Six-time Pikes Peak winner Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima has teamed up with the Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (Team APEV) to set a world record at Pikes Peak in an electric-powered racecar. Tajima has set two world records at Pikes Peak and was the first racer to ...    Read more

After just two years on the market, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has had some work done for the 2013 model year, and it's heading to the 2012 New York International Auto Show to reveal its new look. Although Mitsubishi didn't want to spoil the surprise ...    Read more

Though you wouldn't know by looking at them, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is safer than the visually identical 2011 model. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just named the 2012 Outlander Sport crossover a Top Safety Pick after the automaker strengthened the roof structure for better protection ...    Read more

It's been a while -- six years, in fact - since Mitsubishi last launched an all-new Outlander crossover utility vehicle, but the Japanese automaker just debuted its new 2013 Outlander at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. If the new Outlander looks a bit familiar, there's a good reason: its exterior ...    Read more

Mitsubishi plans to race an i-MiEV Prototype in the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb later this year. The i-MiEV Prototype, based on the production Mitsubishi i electric vehicle (EV), will be piloted by two-time Dakar Rally winner Hiroshi Masuoka. Although the Prototype uses largely stock powertrain, the i-MiEV prototype looks ...    Read more

Been away from your computer this week and missed all the automotive news? We’ve gathered a few of the top stories of the past week for your convenience. 2012 Chicago Auto Show Check out our coverage of this week's Chicago auto show, with news and photos from all the new product ...    Read more

With less than a month until this year's Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi has announced that it will use the show to introduce the next-generation Outlander. The new midsize crossover is designed to be more fuel-efficient and offer more technology than the current Mitsubishi Outlander. The new Outlander's design maintains the same ...    Read more

Almost all the Japanese brands had a positive start to the New Year. As expected, the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry remains a sales leader in its segment, selling over 28,000 vehicles last month. Honda and Nissan also did well, thanks to models like the 2012 ...    Read more

The current Mitsubishi Outlander is a bit long in the tooth, but it appears a new model is just around the corner. Mitsubishi teased a new world debut for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and by the looks of things, it may well be the next-generation ...    Read more

Remember when Mitsubishi announced that it wanted to lead the market in electric vehicles? It’s still working at that goal, and new reports suggest the company could be readying a new electric light truck for commercial use. As of now, the truck has no name and no specifications, but the Nikkei ...    Read more

Today, Mitsubishi announced it has begun U.S. deliveries of the 2012 Mitsubishi i compact electric vehicle. With its name shortened from i-MiEV, and its body enlarged for American tastes, the Mitsubishi i is now beginning to land in dealerships. The i’s arrival on the market should reveal whether or not ...    Read more

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued its list of the most fuel efficient cars available for the 2012 model year, and, sadly, there are very few surprises. The entire list is composed of electric and hybrid cars, with nary a diesel- or tradition internal combustion-powered car to be found. Toyota is ...    Read more

Nissan announced today that it will launch a DC quick charger capable of charging all compatible plug-in vehicles, which can be adapted for public, commercial, or fleet use. Developed by Nissan and Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation, the new charger is intended to be a low-cost, compact charging unit for the ...    Read more

Mitsubishi only sells a handful of models in the U.S., but the automaker will have 15 vehicles in its booth at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The biggest news will be an all-new Mirage model aimed at emerging markets and the Concept PX MiEV II plug-in hybrid showing off ...    Read more

The Lancer Ralliart and Evolution aren't the only Mitsubishi-badged vehicles to offer a dual-clutch transmission. Interestingly, the new medium-duty Mitsubishi Fuso Canter cabover also receives a dual-clutch transmission, which the company claims is a segment first. Daimler -- which technically owns the Mitsubishi Fuso line -- claims it is the first ...    Read more

Been away from your computer this week and missed all the automotive news? We’ve gathered a few of the top stories of the past week along with the weekend racing schedule for your convenience. Leaked: Toyota Brochure Reveals Prius c The world got an early look at the new, smaller Prius, ...    Read more

The Mitsubishi Evolution X is about the polar opposite of a hybrid car, but the rally car is about to gain some tree-hugging credentials: reports say that Mitsubishi has given the green light to a new Evo that uses a hybrid powertrain. As Motor Trend had previously reported, ...    Read more

It's been years since the Mitsubishi Eclipse won the hearts and minds of enthusiasts. No longer turbocharged or sporting all-wheel drive, the Eclipse was pretty much written off by most looking for a truly hot ride. Mitsubishi wrapped up production of its last remaining sports coupe earlier this summer, and ...    Read more

To help ensure simple electric car charging methods for the future, several car manufacturers -- including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche, and Volkswagen -- are working together to establish a standard protocol for rapid electric vehicle charging in both the U.S. and Europe. All ...    Read more