2012 JD Power Initial Quality Study Close-up Look
Jun 22, 2012
</p><p>By Steve Purdy <br>TheAutoChannel.com <br>Michigan Bureau </p><P>Detroit MI June 19, 2012; The U.S. auto industry posted the best improvement in performance since 2009 in this yearâs important Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. In the IQSâ 26 year history the average new car ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors @ 2012 Paris Motor Show New Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV World Premiere
Jun 20, 2012
The highlight of this offensive will be the world introduction of the all-new Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV. ... Continue reading
2012 Pickups Ranked By Max Towing Capacity
Jun 7, 2012
Auto Central June 7, 2012; With words flying between Ford and GM concerning their Pickups towing capacity, I thought you might want to see for yourself. ... Continue reading
Luxury Carmakers Give New Attention to Back Seats
Jun 4, 2012
Washington DC june 4, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that long the domain of dogs and yappy kids, the back seats of luxury cars now are getting first-class attention from automakers, reports USA Today. More of them are adding rear legroom to premium sedans to please empty-nest Boomers, who now see big back seats a ... Continue reading
Japanese Auto Brands Gain Ground in May 2012 U.S. Sales
Jun 4, 2012
Washington DC June 4, 2012; The AIADA newsletter today reporred that Americaâs auto retail industry made a strong showing in May, although not as fast as industry insiders expected. Japanese automakers led the charge as they made a full recovery from last yearâs natural disaster, which had been hampering supp ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports May Sales
Jun 1, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported May 2012 sales of 5,575 units. This represents Mitsubishi second best month of sales since September 2011. "For several more months our year-over-year sales will continue to be impacted by our models whose production was completed last summer," said MMNA President & ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America Selects Agero As Roadside Assistance Program Provider
May 22, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corp., has chosen Agero as its exclusive roadside assistance provider for all new Mitsubishi vehicles purchased in the U.S. ( Agero's robust, scalable roadside assistance services protect more than 75 million motorists annually across the country, ... Continue reading
SUV's In This Month's Letter From Europe
May 20, 2012
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel I hate starting my letter with what I can only describe as a lemon. Dear oh, dear the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a massive disappointment. You might argue that you get a lot of metal for about 27 thousand dollars but something has to propel it forward! The t ... Continue reading
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEv An Electrifying Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
May 9, 2012
2012 Mitsubishi Mitsubishi i-MiEv Never visit a gas station again! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel IMG-3314) The scheduling f test drives in manufacturerâs press cars is done weeks in advance. I was more than thrilled when Mitsubishiâs car-handler in Chicago called to say they c ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK Chooses Incentivated to Build iPad App
May 3, 2012
Leading mobile marketing and technology company, Incentivated is delighted to have been chosen by Mitsubishi Motors in the UK to build an iPad-only sales lead capture app. The app will be used by Mitsubishi sales teams at promotional events up and down the country to showcase their entire range of cars and as a way of ... Continue reading
April Sales of Electric Cars Fall Despite High Gas Prices in USA
May 2, 2012
electric vehicles had a mostly tough month in April despite near-record high gas prices. About 3,500 electric vehicles were sold in April in the U.S., down from about 4,000 sold in March, the best-ever month for electric car sales. General Motors Co. said it sold 1,462 Chevy Volts in April, up 200 percent from the 493 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports April Sales
May 1, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported April 2012 sales of 5,280 units, down 34.7 percent compared to April 2011. "Currently our sales are impacted by our models whose production was completed last summer," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "This is a condition that will continue for several mor ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Begins Production of the Mirage in Thailand
Apr 20, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that it has started full production of its all-new Mirage "global compact car" at Mitsubishi Motors Thailand's (MMTh) Laem Chabang Plant and today held a commemorative line-off ceremony at the Plant with MMC President Mr. Osamu Masuko and honoured guests in attendance. ... Continue reading
Our Carey Russ Reports on Western Auto Journalists Driving (FAST) Days at Laguna Seca
Apr 19, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS WAJ Media Days Overview Being that I am an automotive journalist based in Northern California, I'm a member of Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a professional organization for automotive journalists based primarily in California, but with members from other areas as well. One ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Electriphobia Institute Debuts at Green Living Show
Apr 13, 2012
Innovative Campaign Cures Electric Car Anxiety! Vowing to eradicate any lingering anxieties of electric vehicles, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) is launching its tongue-in-cheek Electriphobia Research Institute at the 2012 Green Living Show. The fictitious "Institute" pokes fun at common misperceptions about ... Continue reading
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