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Mitsubishi Motors Ranks Third Highest Mass Market Brand in 2021 J.D. Power Customer Service Index FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is delivering a bold, capable and stylish lineup of vehicles to its dealer partners and customers in 2021 that will result in one of the freshest showroom lineups in the industry. Today,...

NEW STEP IN ALLIANCE COOPERATION: GROUPE RENAULT TO SUPPLY MODELS FOR MITSUBISHI MOTORS IN EUROPE Starting 2023, Mitsubishi Motors will procure two models produced by Groupe Renault, for selected markets in Europe. Groupe Renault and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced a new step in their operational cooperation. Mitsubishi Motors has decided to procure OEM-model vehicles from Renault,...

Essential Worker Honors Family Heritage and Generous American Spirit, Delivering Hope in a Mitsubishi Outlander Jack Chalensouk drove all night to help a Native American community in need   FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Jack Chalensouk's family, like millions before them, came to America for a better life. Growing up, his parents instilled a quiet confidence and a deep sense of...

Mitsubishi Motors Says Buying a Vehicle Should be as Simple as “Click, Click, Car” Rolls out ClickShop,℠ a custom, 24-hour digital showroom across entire dealer network Customers can now browse current dealer inventory, build a custom deal, submit a credit application and book an in-person or virtual appointment – anytime, anywhere FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Amidst...

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander World Premier   Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (MMSCAN) today confirmed details for the much-anticipated global debut of the upcoming all-new 2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER. In the same way that OUTLANDER will challenge conventions regarding both the brand and the segment, the launch will do the same. Through a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Amazon, the...

Reimagined 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross – New Styling, More Features, Increased Cargo Capacity, Priced From $23,395 US •Significant exterior and interior upgrades create the sleekest and sportiest Eclipse Cross to date •Expanded array of standard and available safety features across lineup complement enhanced cargo capacity and driving dynamics  Mitsubishi...

Live from the Driveway: Mitsubishi Motors and Amazon.com Collaborate for World Premiere of All-New 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander • Mitsubishi Outlander to be first new vehicle ever revealed via livestream on Amazon Live • Announcement of sweepstakes to award a vehicle to one lucky winner • Mitsubishi starts shipping 2022 Outlander, first vehicles set to depart Japan for the U.S.   Mitsubishi...

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Goes 160,000 Miles With Only Routine Maintenance   Every night around 9 p.m., Terry Krech sets out in her Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to deliver an essential service to Twin Cities-area residents, and returns home around 3 a.m. She gives them a sober, safe and comfortable ride, a sounding board if they want to talk or a smooth jazz soundtrack if they do not, and keeps...

CARFAX: You Must Still Maintain Your Car, Even If You're Driving Less - Why Regular Car Maintenance is So Important CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Because millions of Americans are staying home more often during the pandemic, their cars may be spending less time on the road. In fact, CARFAX data shows people are driving an average of almost 2,000 miles less a year than they normally...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Unveils Testing Footage of the All-New OUTLANDER   Digital World Premiere  2.16.2021 Stay Tuned   MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) today released a video of the all-new OUTLANDER undergoing final tuning and testing. The all-new OUTLANDER will make its global debut on Tuesday, February 16 at 3pm PST/6PM EST (February 17...

Life's little luxuries have come a long way   Whether it’s after a long day in the office or a long weekend away, your car should be something you look forward to driving. Ever since its invention, manufacturers have continued to innovate with the latest technology and creature comforts that make your journey more an experience than a chore. In fact once upon...

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV: THE UK'S BEST SELLING PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV ONCE AGAIN IN 2020   The plug-in hybrid pioneer – the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – is once again the top-selling PHEV SUV in the UK Total 2020 sales top 3,736 units, include a best-ever full year result for the commercial vehicle variant (320 units) The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been a best-seller...

MITSUBISHI L200 NAMED BEST PICK-UP FOR VALUE IN THE 2021 WHAT CAR? CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS IN THE U.K.     The Mitsubishi L200 recognised by What Car? Magazine in its 2021 Awards for offering outstanding value in the segment The Mitsubishi L200 4Life puts owning and running a full-size pickup truck within reach for value-conscious businesses in need of a tough, all-purpose vehicle The...

Mitsubishi Motors Is Redefining In-Vehicle Garage Control With myQ Connected Garage   OAK BROOK, Ill. and FRANKLIN, Tenn - Chamberlain Group and Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced myQ® Connected Garage is now part of the My Mitsubishi Connect platform of innovative services. myQ, a dynamic technology platform developed by Chamberlain Group that enables...

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport priced from $20,995 in the U.S.   Desirable active safety and driver assistance features now standard across all trim levels Revised packaging and trim levels provide increased value for shoppers 2021 Outlander Sport will go on-sale in February 2021   FRANKLIN, Tenn., – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced...

 MITSUBISHI MOTORS Starts First Overseas Production of OUTLANDER PHEV in Thailand MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) started local production of the OUTLANDER PHEV, a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV), at the Laemchabang Factory of MITSUBISHI MOTORS THAILAND, a local production and sales company in Thailand. A ceremony to commemorate the line-off of the first local production OUTLANDER PHEV was...

NOTRE AVENIR EST PROMETTEUR MERCI! Depuis le lancement de Mitsubishi Motors ici au Canada il y a environ deux décennies, notre marque et nos véhicules ont gagné un contingent fidèle de propriétaires heureux qui s’agrandit chaque année. Il y a deux ans, Mitsubishi a fait un grand pas en avant en ajoutant deux VUS importants qui ont redéfini...

OUTLANDER PHEV Debuts in Thailand to Offer a New Environmentally-Friendly Option      MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) launched its flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, the OUTLANDER PHEV at the 37th Thailand International Motor Expo 20201 and started taking orders. Following the launch in Indonesia and the Philippines, Thailand is the third country in the ASEAN region...

414,000 miles in a Mitsubishi Mirage … and ready for more   Flipping the odometer four times through Minnesota winters, hauling rocks and mulch along the way, and the dealer had to talk them into selling       Jerry and Janice Huot drove their 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 414,000 miles -- through six grueling winters in rural Minnesota -- and the only reason...

  MITSUBISHI MOTORS Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for October 2020   October 2020 Fiscal Year 2020 (20/04-20/10) Calendar Year 2020 (20/01-20/10) Volume(unit) YoY(%) Volume(unit) YoY(%) Volume(unit) YoY(%) Production Domestic...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS New Environmental Plan Seeks 40% CO2 Emissions Reduction and 50% Ratio of Electric Vehicles by 2030     MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) has formulated a new Environmental Plan for the next 30 years. To contribute to realizing a society with net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2050, the company aims for 40 percent reduction in the CO2 emissions...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Starts Production of XPANDER in Malaysia     MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) has started production of its crossover MPV XPANDER in Malaysia. This is the third country where MMC produces the vehicle following Indonesia and Vietnam. The XPANDER is produced at Hicom Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., a vehicle assembly contractor in Malaysia, and...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for September 2020 and First Half of Fiscal 2020         [ Summary : September 2020 ] < Domestic Production > September 2020Fifth consecutive monthly year-on-year decrease since April, 2020 ( 70.6% year-on-year ) < Overseas Production > September 2020Eleventh consecutive monthly year-on-year...

  Team Record the Journey and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV make history with electrifying podium finish in 2020 Rebelle Rally         Outlander PHEV becomes the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ever to complete the rugged 10-day, 2,000 km off-highway navigational event Nonprofit-based team of U.S. Army combat veterans Rachael Ridenour and Kristie Levy maintain...

  Mitsubishi Motors unveils new styling on 2022 Eclipse Cross     MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) today revealed the restyled 2022 Eclipse Cross, offering a sleek, sporty SUV appearance and improved driving confidence and comfort. The new Eclipse Cross will first launch in Australia and New Zealand in November, and in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2021. While there will...

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV STILL THE UK'S FAVOURITE PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV IN 2020     Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remains the best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV in the UK for this year The Outlander PHEV is the second-best selling plug-in hybrid overall for the year The pioneering plug-in hybrid SUV performed well during the key month of September -- still the second-best selling...

HEATHROW AIRPORT CHOOSES THE MITSUBISHI SHOGUN SPORT FOR ITS LANDSIDE OPERATIONS TEAM   Five Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SUVs delivered to Heathrow Landside Operations Team Each vehicle specially prepared to Heathrow’s specification by Mitsubishi Specialist Vehicle Operations centre in Cirencester Modifications include reflective decals, amber warning light system, rear racking...

Mitsubishi Motors supports female military veterans for 2020 Rebelle Rally     Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will be the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle to contest the 10-day, 2,000 km off-highway navigational event For the second year, Mitsubishi will support Team Record the Journey as part of its "Small Batch – Big Impact" CSR initiative   Mitsubishi...

Mitsubishi Motors North America Reports Third Quarter 2020 Sales FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported third-quarter 2020 sales of 24,857 vehicles, an increase of 1.5% over the same period in 2019, and up a significant 49% over the previous quarter of 2020. This sales performance signals a continued recovery of new vehicle sales across...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for August 2020   2020-09-29    *1 Beginning fiscal 2012, locally branded models produced in China, which to date had been included in the output figure for China, are now excluded *2 Includes imports to Japan [ Summary : August 2020 ]   < Domestic Production > August 2020 - Fourth consecutive...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Hosts Opening Ceremony for Children's Library and Meeting Center in Indonesia Tokyo, September 28, 2020 --MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) held an opening ceremony on September 24 for a children's library and meeting center that the company helped construct in the City of Ternate, North Maluku Province of Indonesia. In addition to contributing three million yen of...

MITSUBISHI L200 Won Russia Car of the Year 2020 and Two Other Prestigious Awards Tokyo, September 28, 2020 --The MITSUBISHI L2001 1-ton pickup truck won the Russia Car of the Year 2020 in the category of pickups, being recognized for its durability, reliability, 4WD off-road performance, comfort and design. The award has the largest popular vote in Europe, of which nearly 1.5 million...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Rolls Out the OUTLANDER PHEV in Puerto Rico     Tokyo, September 25, 2020 -- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) continues its plug-in hybrid initiative by launching the OUTLANDER PHEV in Puerto Rico. The electrified model offers a mobility alternative that is less harmful to the environment and answers to the growing needs of consumers in Puerto Rico who seek...

Mitsubishi Motors accelerates connected car technology to enhance customer experience   Imagine that your check-engine light comes on, and you immediately receive a push notification from your phone to schedule a service appointment at your trusted, local dealer. A few clicks later, your service appointment is scheduled, and you are free to resume your busy day. Mitsubishi Motors...

Mitsubishi Motors Partners with Nashville Entrepreneur Center to create Small Batch Big Ideas Entrepreneur Network     Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announces today that it has partnered with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) to create a first-of-its-kind Small Batch - Big Ideas Entrepreneur Network. Led jointly by MMNA and the EC, a small...

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV Expands Presence in the Philippines     Tokyo, September 7, 2020 -- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) introduced its flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, the OUTLANDER PHEV, in the Philippines. The launch marks the company's continuous investment in the ASEAN region. First launched in Indonesia last year, the Philippines is the second country in the region...

Mitsubishi Motors partners with Nashville Community Resource Center to distribute PPE kits to local teachers   FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- As plans develop to bring teachers and students back to the classroom this fall amidst a global pandemic, many of the essential supplies needed to keep everyone safe are spread thin. Today, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced...

Passing of Osamu Masuko, Special Adviser and Former Chairman of the Board of MITSUBISHI MOTORS    Tokyo, August 31, 2020 -- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) announces that Osamu Masuko, special adviser and former chairman of the board, representative executive officer, deceased from cardiac insufficiency on August 27 at age of 71. A private vigil and funeral was held...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Opens New Headquarter Showroom "MI-Playground" on September 1, 2020   Tokyo, August 31, 2020 -- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) announced today that it will open its new headquarter showroom, also known as "MI-Playground" (pronounced "My Playground"), near its headquarters in Tamachi, Tokyo, on September 1, 2020.   Working...

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for July 2020     July 2020 Fiscal Year 2020 (20/4-20/7) Calendar Year 2020 (20/1-20/7) Volume(unit) YoY(%) Volume(unit) YoY(%) Volume(unit) YoY(%) Production Domestic Production 17,946 30.9 66,471 32.3 229,937 62.4 Overseas Production*1 30,046 44.0 88,341 38.1 258,427 59.5 Total 47,992 38.0 154,812 35.3 488,364 60.8 Domestic Sales*2 Registrations...

Mitsubishi Motors launches new MiGEAR merchandise line     FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the launch of its new MiGEAR merchandise collection. The extensive line-up features apparel and accessories suitable for both urban and outdoor adventures. Co-branded items from top outdoor activewear labels showcase the legendary...

From left to right) Yasushi Kobayashi, President and COO of Shiga Mitsubishi Motor Sales Corporation, Takao Kato, CEO of MMC, Eigo Tanihata, Mayor of Konan City     MITSUBISHI MOTORS Concludes Disaster Cooperation Agreement with Konan City in Shiga     Tokyo, August 25, 2020 -- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) announced that it has concluded a disaster cooperation...

NEW SURVEY IN THE UK REVEALS IMPORTANCE OF PLUG-IN HYBRID TECHNOLOGY ON THE ROAD TO ZERO   New survey reveals meaningful role PHEVs play in decarbonisation of transport in addition to immediate environmental benefits 70% of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owners surveyed would consider a fully electric vehicle as their next purchase Almost half (48%) of Outlander PHEV drivers considered...

Mitsubishi licenses hybrid technology patents from Paice, Abell Foundation   Mitsubishi licenses hybrid technology patents from Paice, Abell Foundation With strong European sales, Mitsubishi has become a global leader in plug-in hybrids BALTIMORE (AUG. 24, 2020) -- Paice, a pioneer in hybrid electric vehicle technology, announced today that it has reached an agreement to license its...

Mitsubishi Motors returns to Rebelle Rally with Outlander PHEV as grueling off-road competition goes electric Mitsubishi and Record the Journey will be the first team ever to contest the 10-day, 2,000 km event in a plug-in hybrid vehicle Partnering with veterans' nonprofit team Record the Journey, Mitsubishi broke new ground in 2019, powering the first adaptive athlete ever to complete...

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV - THE UK'S FAVOURITE PLUG-IN HYBRID IS STILL A BEST-SELLER The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remains a best-selling PHEV in the UK, out-selling every other plug-in hybrid SUV on the market so far in 2020 and second only to a recently-launched premium brand saloon. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV Over 2,500 Outlander PHEVs...

Mitsubishi Road Assist+ Named 2020 Future Digital Awards Winner By Juniper Research Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced it has received the 2020 Future Digital Awards Technology Award, Technology & Innovation Category, for its Road Assist+ smartphone app, which leverages LexisNexis telematics. Established in 2008 by Juniper Research, the Future Digital Awards...

Regarding the Resignation of the Chairman of the Board MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) announced that Osamu Masuko resigned today as chairman of the board and representative executive officer, MMC due to his health reason. Takao Kato, member of the board and representative executive officer, chief executive officer (CEO), MMC, will temporarily cover the duties of the chairman. Masuko...