Archive for the ‘Mitsubishi’ Category

New York: Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype gets a EVOplasty snarl

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
New York: Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype gets a EVOplasty snarl

Mitsubishi’s Outlander GT Prototype vehicle isn’t slated for a reveal until tomorrow morning, but we caught the raced-up crossover lurking uncovered in the darkness as the Japanese automaker was preparing for a run-through of tomorrow’s presentation.
As you can plainly see, the concept vehicle is essentially a lowered Outlander that’s been given a bit of Evoplasty [...]

The voice of Lexus is now the voice of Mitsubishi

Monday, March 30th, 2009
The voice of Lexus is now the voice of Mitsubishi

Even though he had a long television acting career, you probably don’t remember James Sloyan - but you know his voice - perhaps better than you’d like. Sloyan has been the narrator for every Lexus commercial since the brand’s 1989 launch. Imagine the slogan “The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection,” and your mind will probably be [...]

Mitsubishi recalls 2008-2009 Lancers and Outlanders over faulty brakes

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Mitsubishi recalls 2008-2009 Lancers and Outlanders over faulty brakes

If you have a 2008-’09 Mitsubishi Lancer or Outlander equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission, listen up - your car may be facing a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working with the Japanese automaker to recall some 39,711 vehicles that may have problems with their brake boosters.
According to NHTSA, “Incorrect material [...]

2009 World Car of the Year finalists announced

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Less than one month from now, the 2009 World Car of the Year Award winner will be announced at the New York Auto Show. The international jury panel (chosen by the World Car Steering Committee on the basis of experience, expertise, credibility and influence) has whittled down the original list of eligible entries to just [...]

Mitsubishi killing off MRDA California design studio

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Call it a sign of the times - Mitsubishi is about to close its Mitsubishi Research and Design of America (MRDA) campus in Cypress, California. While the closure affects “only” 60 employees, it seems to be one more step out the American door for this Japanese automaker. Moe Durand, a spokesman for Mitsubishi Motors North [...]

Geneva 2009: Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air streamlines the bubble

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
Geneva 2009: Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air streamlines the bubble

Mitsubishi revealed the latest iteration of its iMiEV Sport this morning in Geneva, the Sport Air. This year’s version is marginally longer (20 mm) and taller for what Mitsubishi describes as a “more technical” look to the car’s teardrop shape. While the new concept doesn’t look dramatically different, some of the contours are a bit [...]

Mitsubishi unveils in-dash Blu Ray player

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MEC) wants to be able to offer a 1 DIN Blu-ray DVD player in the 2009 fiscal year. The unit, 1/3 the size of an at-home Blue-ray player, will not only fit in a standard dash slot but will also play BD-ROM, BD-R, and BD-RE discs.
MEC says the kit is expected to [...]

Mitsubishi makes Raider death official

Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Mitsubishi makes Raider death official

We can now officially put a fork in the short-lived Mitsubishi Raider pickup. It’s done. Mitsubishi and Chrysler, the company that actually assembles the Raider pickup that’s little more than a restyled Dodge Dakota, have jointly admitted that the midsize truck’s contract will not be renewed. Mitsubishi is not currently planning on offering a new [...]