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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution animated TV spot

George Skentzos — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:28:15 +0000

Mitsubishi Australia has enlisted the services of visual effects studio, Resin, to create an entirely computer-generated television advertisement for the Lancer Evolution X. Taking the science fiction mood of “Bladerunner” as inspiration, the Adelaide-based design, 3D and animation studio were able to conjure a dark, neon city as the Evolution’s playground. MMAL’s Vice President of Brand Management, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution animated TV spot

Mazda, Mitsubishi post first-half loss

Matt Brogan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:02:50 +0000

Although the global car market is beginning to show signs of recovery, some manufacturers are still suffering the effects of the Global Economic Downturn. Two such companies are Japanese manufacturers Mazda and Mitsubishi, both posting half-year net losses over night. As Japan’s fourth and fifth largest manufacturers respectively, the pair cited falling sales and the strong value [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mazda, Mitsubishi post first-half loss

Mitsubishi Compact Crossover sketch released

George Skentzos — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:44:43 +0000

Mitsubishi Motors has today announced the pending introduction of an all-new on-road Compact Crossover which will arrive in Japan by early 2010. Derived from the Concept-cX City Compact Crossover which was first unveiled in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new model is the latest iteration to emerge from Mitsubishi’s mid-size global platform. This new model [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi Compact Crossover sketch released

Mitsubishi stand at Tokyo Motor Show

George Skentzos — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:59:02 +0000

Mitsubishi’s presence at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show was highlighted by two concept cars that embody the company’s approach to the EV and that point to the direction the company will be following. The Concept PX-MiEV is powered by Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid system, incorporating a petrol engine which both powers the electric motors when charge is [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi stand at Tokyo Motor Show

2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X gets minor updates

George Skentzos — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:58:16 +0000

Mitsubishi has made a few subtle changes to its 2010 model year Evolution X for the Japanese market. Already a highly potent machine, the revisions are only minor and includes lighter materials and a new colour display for the instrument cluster. Outside, the sideskirts have been pumped slightly while the front bumper – which looks identical – [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X gets minor updates

Mitsubishi i MiEV wins UK Electric Vehicle of the Year

Matt Brogan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:17:43 +0000

The all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV, as driven by CarAdvice earlier this year, has scooped the UK’s Electric Vehicle of the Year at the GreenFleet awards ceremony. The i MiEV was praised for its four seat practicality, range and charge time. It also scored highly for the simplicity with which it could be used, thanks to the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi i MiEV wins UK Electric Vehicle of the Year

2010 Mitsubishi Triton utility specifications

George Skentzos — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:41:41 +0000

Mitsubishi Australia has today announced the arrival of its 2010 Triton utility line-up. The 2010 Triton range offers a new engine, generous safety features included as standard, a greater towing capacity and an extended tray. The most important inclusion is the availability of a new high-powered turbo-diesel engine on four-wheel-drive variants which deliver the highest output and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Mitsubishi Triton utility specifications

2009 People Mover Comparison

Matt Brogan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:34:19 +0000

Honda Odyssey vs. Hyundai iMax Shuttle vs. Kia Grand Carnival vs. Mitsubishi Grandis vs. Toyota Tarago Models Tested: 2009 Honda Odyssey; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; wagon – $43,990* 2009 Hyundai iMax Shuttle; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; four-speed automatic; wagon – $42,490* 2009 Kia Grand Carnival; 2.9-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; five-speed automatic; wagon – $41,990* 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis VRX; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 People Mover Comparison

2011 Mitsubishi Crossover spy pics

Matt Brogan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:16:59 +0000

Here are the very first spy-shots of an all-new Mitsubishi Crossover, likely to hit showrooms early 2011. What our spies shot in Switzerland today looks very much like a shrunk Qashqai-like Crossover – a class of cars that’s very popular nowadays and might replace the thirsty SUVs within the coming few years. Nissan’s Qashqai is the makes [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2011 Mitsubishi Crossover spy pics

Mitsubishi to show PX-MiEV, i-MiEV Cargo at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:41:58 +0000

Mitsubishi will be showing a total of 16 cars at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show including two EV (electric vehicle) concept cars: the i-MiEV Cargo and PX-MiEV. Under the theme of “The EV: Its dawn and future”, the two cars will feature Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle technology. Mitsubishi is currently accepting pre-orders for the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi to show PX-MiEV, i-MiEV Cargo at Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum Edition

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:33:15 +0000

Despite the tough times in August over 400 Australian took home a Mitsubishi Pajero, giving the Japanese medium sized SUV a 7.3% share of the market. Currently the Pajero sits behind the Ford Territory, Holden Captiva, Toyota Kluger and Prado. To give buyers more reason to pick a Pajero, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum Edition

Mitsubishi Grandis Review & Road Test

Matt Brogan — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:40:19 +0000

Need decent, practical and comfortable family motoring? Grandis could be just the ticket Model Tested: 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis VRX; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; four-speed automatic; wagon – $44,950* Options: Metallic Paint $NCO (Fitted – Cool Silver) Good looks; accommodation of all seven seats; quiet & versatile cabin No ESC; dull four-speed automatic; vague steering; ageing feature list CarAdvice Rating: Pull up [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi Grandis Review & Road Test

Mitsubishi Outlander gets aggressive new look

David Twomey — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:26:09 +0000

Mitsubishi’s 2010 Model Year Outlander has hit the showrooms with aggressive new styling, a more advanced drivetrain and upgraded features. Outlander now features Mitsubishi’s trademark “jet fighter” grille, and a host of new comfort, convenience and safety appointments. Improvements to the Outlander’s engineering include the addition of Hill Start Control to automatic transmission models and Super All [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi Outlander gets aggressive new look

Peugeot-Citroen to sell Mitsubishi i-MiEV

David Twomey — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:33:54 +0000

Japan’s Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has formally signed an agreement, confirming a previously announced tie-up, to build electric cars in co-operation with France’s Peugeot-Citroen. The car, which will be based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV that was launched in Japan in June, will be sold by Peugeot-Citroen . Peugeot has revealed its version will be called iON and wil [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Peugeot-Citroen to sell Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Mitsubishi limited edition Outlander ACTiV

Matt Brogan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:01:36 +0000

Mitsubishi have today announced the release of a limited edition Outlander dubbed ACTiV. With added interior and exterior appointments to enhance its style, functionality and safety, ACTiV is available with Mitsubishi’s 2.4-litre MIVEC engine and will be mated to either a five-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission. Available in five or seven seat configuration, ACTiV picks up [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi limited edition Outlander ACTiV

Mitsubishi to launch i-MiEV in Australia

David Twomey — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:24:39 +0000

Japanese importer Mitsubishi plans to have its electric vehicle, the i-MiEV, on sale in Australia by late this year or very early in 2010, according to Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited CEO Rob McEniry. Mr McEniry told a media briefing in Melbourne today that the i-MiEV, which has already passed through the Australian Design Rules (ADR) certification [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi to launch i-MiEV in Australia

Mitsubishi to launch new Challenger, upgrade Triton

David Twomey — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:40:02 +0000

Mitsubishi will bring forward the launch of the medium SUV Challenger and has “pre-launched” its 2010 update of the Triton utility as a result of the government tax incentives that have driven the sales of vehicle, especially those with a commercial application, well ahead of expectations. The Japanese importer’s CEO, Rob McEniry, today said that the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi to launch new Challenger, upgrade Triton

Victoria’s oldest “hoon” caught at 160km/h

Matt Brogan — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:40:54 +0000

Updated 5:45pm Victoria’s oldest “hoon” driver, a 79 year old man from the tiny town of Aubrey in the Wimmera, asked police if he could be let go with a warning after being clocked at 60km/h over the speed limit. The man, who recorded a speed of 160km/h, came to a screeching halt in the middle of [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Victoria’s oldest “hoon” caught at 160km/h

June vehicle sales show upward trend

Matt Brogan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:31:27 +0000

The latest new vehicle sales data shows encouraging results with clear signs the market has been boosted by strong, additional demand from business sales, largely the result of tax incentive programs instituted by the Federal Government. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today released its industry sales summary for June 2009. Although year-on-year sales are down [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

June vehicle sales show upward trend

Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes into production

David Twomey — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:53:57 +0000

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has chosen today, World Environment Day, to unveil the production version of the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle (EV), describing it as “the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society.” The i-MiEV will go on sale on the Japanese market in late July of this year, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes into production