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Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV Ⅱ coming to Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi’s slow-selling red-headed stepchild, the Outlander is about to be given a bit of a boost. At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi will show the second-generation PX-MiEV SUV concept, aimed at showing off future exterior design and perhaps more interestingly, an electric powertrain as a potential option in future Outlander type vehicles. Range-wise, electrics [...]

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Report: Next Mitsubishi Lancer Evo to get diesel hybrid powertrain

Report: Next Mitsubishi Lancer Evo to get diesel hybrid powertrain

Mitsubishi president Osamu Masuko confirmed that the brand has plans for a hybrid Evo that will use a diesel-electric powertrain. Masuko says “We will start work on the project next year, and it will be ready within three. I have set a goal of developing a sporting car featuring electric power.” It is anticipated that [...]

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Mitsubishi unveils new 1.8L inline 4-cylinder engine, Auto Stop & Go technology

Mitsubishi unveils new 1.8L inline 4-cylinder engine, Auto Stop & Go technology

Mitsubishi announced today the development of two new fuel-sipping technologies. The first is a new compact lightweight 1.8 liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine known as 4J10 and the other is the latest version of the company’s Auto Stop & Go technology. “The development of these latest technologies is expected to play a big part in [...]

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37 Brand New Vehicles To Look Forward To In 2012

So you’re in the market for a brand new vehicle and are wondering if you should pull the trigger within the next couple of days/weeks or whether you should hang on to see what new vehicles will be coming out in 2012. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a list of 37 brand new vehicles [...]

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Rumor: Mitsubishi Eclipse to get a successor?

Rumor: Mitsubishi Eclipse to get a successor?

Although the Mitsubishi Eclipse is recently retired, there is a possibility of a rapid resurrection. After almost a million sold over 20 years, the Mitsubishi Eclipse’s sales were on a steady decline after 2002′s peak. The car managed to outlast it’s competition, like the Acura RSX and Honda Prelude, that went out of production years [...]

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Mitsubishi working with two other company’s on wireless EV chargers

Mitsubishi working with two other company’s on wireless EV chargers

Wireless charging seems to take up a good portion of the buzz on the news desks of gadget journalists because it’s technology that could revolutionize quite a bit in the industry. And because efforts are going strong for the wireless charging of electronics like smartphones and laptops, Mitsubishi thought they’d have a go at it [...]

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Cars being discontinued for the 2012 model year

Wondering where the Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS/STS, Ford Ranger and the Honda Element aren’t available for sale at your local dealership? Well, if you loved those models (and a bunch of others) we’re sad to say that they have been discontinued for the 2012 model year. We’ve put together a little list for you for [...]

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Nissan, Mitsubishi confirm plans to share Fuga, MINICAB-MiEV

Nissan, Mitsubishi confirm plans to share Fuga, MINICAB-MiEV

Following reports earlier this week Nissan and Mitsubishi have confirmed that the two companies have agreed to expand the scope of their OEM supply agreements in the Japanese market. Nissan confirmed that it will provide the Fuga sedan to Mitsubishi Motors starting from summer 2012. “The two companies have started deliberations on the provision of [...]

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Mitsubishi to get rebadged Infiniti M in Japan, may be the Diamante

Mitsubishi to get rebadged Infiniti M in Japan, may be the Diamante

Mitsubishi Motors, a brand that is rarely discussed if we’re not talking about the Lancer Evolution X, is getting a new flagship sedan that could be the successor to the Diamante sedan that was shelved in 2004. Under a new agreement with Nissan, Mitsubishi will start selling a rebadged version of the Nissan Fuga sedan, [...]

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2012 Mitsubishi i gets a price jump of $1,135

2012 Mitsubishi i gets a price jump of $1,135

While still lower than its original anticipated price, Mitsubishi has raised the cost of its 2012 Mitsubishi i electric vehicle. The new sticker will reflect the updated price at $29,985, up $1,135 from April’s price. The automaker notes “unforeseen changes in market conditions” as the reason for the increase. Originally, the i model was set [...]

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