Mitsubishi

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

Mitsubishi’s i electric car is anything but normal -- the petite hatchback is all-electric and shaped similar to a jelly bean. To help promote the new electric, the manufacturer has placed 1000 of the cars in Normal, Illinois, to turn Anytown, U.S.A into EVTown, U.S.A. In the two-and-a-half minute commercial for ...    Read more

French automakers Peugeot and Citroën have each launched a new crossover that is heavily based on the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Christened the Peugeot 4008 and Citroën C4 Aircross, the two vehicles are a fair bit more attractive than their Japanese progenitor. Both the Peugeot and Citroën get touches like LED lighting, ...    Read more

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is dead; long live the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Although production of the sports car has effectively ended after a small batch of 2012 models came off the line, many within the company are apparently pushing for ...    Read more

After the devastation Japan suffered from the March earthquakes and tsunami, some Japanese automakers are playing it safe with Typhoon Roke. Both Toyota and Nissan have announced that they will temporarily close some of their plants as a precaution during the typhoon, while Honda ...    Read more

Mitsubishi announced pricing for its all-electric i (formerly known as the i Miev) back in April, revealing the ovoid electric car started at $27,990, before a $7500 federal tax credit. Those cars have yet to roll into dealerships, but Mitsubishi is already announcing a price hike.   Today Mitsubishi announces a ...    Read more

Late this year Mitusbishi will begin rolling out its all-EV Mitsubishi i -- the first true challenger to the Nissan Leaf (although the Chevy Volt camp may disagree). When it hits U.S. showrooms, the Mitsu i’s range is expected to be in the 65-90 mile area. The Mitsubishi i is just ...    Read more

Mitsubishi and the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School have announced that they’ve teamed up again for the Lancer Evolution Experience II. Building on skills learned during Lancer Evolution Experience I, Lancer Evolution Experience II is a more intensive, competition-focused experience that takes place at California’s Infineon Raceway. Behind the wheel of ...    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. Nissan Leaf Sales Outpace Chevrolet Volt in First Half of 2011 The sales numbers are in, and ...    Read more

We won't get the Mitsubishi i electric car until later this year, but that isn’t stopping the automaker from updating its EV in Japan and other markets (where it’s named  the i-MiEV).  The refreshed i-MiEV will now be sold under a two-pronged model lineup, which includes a cheaper ...    Read more

On Tuesday, Environmental Protection Agency approved new labels for gasoline pumps approving the use of E15 in all vehicles made after 2001. E15 is a gasoline/ethanol blend that’s 85 percent gasoline and 15 percent ethanol. Previously, E10 was the highest gas/ethanol blend that was available for use in all cars. The ...    Read more

Nearly four months after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan, the country’s automakers are still feeling the blow to vehicle production and sales. Mitsubishi and Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries reported drastic drops in Japanese production, yet Mazda had positive expectations. Mazda announced that all its production facilities have ...    Read more

In a recent report published by J.D. Power and Associates, the firm reports that initial quality of new-for 2011 vehicles is down, while the quality of carryover models is reportedly better than ever. In its annual 2011 U.S. Initial Quality Study, J.D. Power and Associates reported that while the initial ...    Read more

Mitsubishi is determined to make an impression on consumers with its 2011 Outlander and Outlander Sport. After setting five Guinness world records in 24 hours in freezing temperatures, the company feels the dynamic duo is ready to take on the windy roads of the Andes Mountains ...    Read more