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Showing posts with label Mitsubishi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mitsubishi. Show all posts

Friday, October 28, 2011

Refreshed 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun Hits UK Shores


The 2012 model year brings a subtle makeover for the Mitsubishi Shogun that is set to arrive in UK showrooms next week.

The revised Shogun, which is also known as the Pajero and Montero in other markets around the world, comes with an updated Euro V compliant turbo diesel engine and a choice of either three door short-wheel base or five door long-wheel base body styles.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Mitsubishi President Confirms Next Lancer Evo with Hybrid Powertrain, May be Combined with a…Diesel!


Perhaps the Maya were right and the world will come to an end in December 2012. In which case we’ll never get the chance to see what a Lancer Evolution hybrid-diesel looks like in 2015.

But let's take it from the beginning. The hybrid part of the story is not just another one of those crazy rumors that pop up on the net. In fact, it is as official as it gets since it comes from the mouth of Mitsubishi president, Osamu Masuko.

Masuko revealed to British magazine Autocar that the next generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo will ditch the regular 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit, which has become a mainstay of the 10 previous versions, in favor of a hybrid powertrain.

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Sleepers, Creepers: VW Beetle GTO - Yes, it's Another Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Engine Swap


While looking for information on the Russian Fiat Coupe with the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 drivetrain the other day, we found this customized Volkswagen Beetle sporting the same 6g72 twin turbocharged V6 engine.

However, this time, the Japanese powerplant was mounted behind the front seats of the classic Beetle with power being directed to the rear wheels only through a modified version of the Mitsubishi coupe's gearbox.

The VW 1302 GTO was built in Norway and it appears to be an ongoing project. You can get a taste of what it looks and sounds like in the videos below.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Announces New 1.8-liter MIVEC Engine with Auto Stop & Go System


While there's not much going on in the product front for Mitsubishi, the Japanese automaker continues the development of new powertrains and their related technologies.

Today, Mitsubishi released the first details on its next generation 1.8-liter gasoline engine codenamed "4J10" that incorporates a new version of the company's MIVEC variable valve timing system as well as the introductions of a new Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) idle-stop technology.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Italian Sushi: Fiat Coupé Conversion with a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 1,000HP V6 and AWD


Let's just imagine you're faced with this problem: You love the Fiat Coupe's punk rock styling but don't feel the same for its front-wheel drive layout. On the other hand, you're crazy about the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4's potent and technologically advanced powertrain but can't stand its notoriously bland looks.

We'll assume that any logical person would try to find an answer by looking into another vehicle, but not these guys. Welcome to insane tuning world of Russia's Totalcar that decided to create a vehicle that promises to deliver the best of both worlds.

We're still short on the full details as this is an ongoing project, but here's the skinny: the Russian tuner took the Mitsubishi's 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine and all-wheel drivetrain and somehow managed to fit it all under the beautiful body of the Chris Bangle-designed (yes, the same person who styled the BMW E65 7-Series) 1990's Fiat Coupé.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Stephen King, Are you Listening? Mitsubishi Plans to Drop 1,000 MiEVs to Illinois Town


While some carmakers are trying to endorse pure-electric vehicles as being different and new, others like Mitsubishi are taking a different approach promoting them as the "new normal".

That's the name of Mitsubishi's latest marketing campaign, which will see the Japanese auto manufacturer flooding a quiet Midwest town called –wait for it- Normal with 1,000 MiEV electric cars.

In addition, Mitsubishi will help install a high-tech EV charging infrastructure comprising of 30 ultra-fast Level 3 quick charge "refueling" stations spread across the town.

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

POLL: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Which is the Most Beautiful of All?


The results of a collaborative project between two or more automotive partners can vary deeply, depending on how far the participating companies are willing to take the rebadging process.

For example, the differences between the original Fiat Doblo and GM's Opel Combo spinoff (a RAM variant will also be introduced in early 2013) are more or less limited to the design of their front bumpers.

The French PSA Peugeot Citroën group on the other hand, gave its designers a little more breathing room when it came to the development of its new compact SUVs / crossovers, the Peugeot 4008 and the Citroën C4 AIRCROSS.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Mitsubishi to Co-Develop Wireless EV Charging System, Wants to Make Plugs Obsolete


ACEA, the European car manufacturers’ association, is pushing carmakers to adopt a common standard for charging their plug-in vehicles. And that’s a noble goal, since it will reduce complexity and costs and will eliminate many of the EVs restrictions.

The association's proposal, however, may be too little, too late. Mitsubishi has teamed up with IHI and WiTricity to develop an easily deployable wireless charging system for electric vehicles, eliminating the need for plugs and cords.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Mitsubishi to Sell Rebadged Infiniti M as its New Flagship Sedan in Japan


Mitsubishi may have a wide range of vehicles, but it lacks a flagship model since it stopped production of the Diamante back in 2005. However, that will change soon.

Today, the troubled automaker announced that, as a part of cooperation agreement signed with the Nissan Group in December 2010, it begin selling a rebadged Fuga, which in the rest of the world is known as the Infiniti M, from next summer.

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

New Gen Y Buyer Survey Spells Trouble for Detroit


Auto pricing website TrueCar studied the car buying behaviour of four million Gen Y (18 to 27 year-old) over a twenty-four month period and here’s what they found.

Scion took the crown for top brand, with 37.4% of the market and for top model (the tC coupe), with 21.2%, while second place went to Mitsubishi (32.1%) and their Lancer sedan (20.3%).

Mazda was the third most visited brand for Gen Y buyers, though only 17th in terms of model. The top four vehicle choices were Japanese, with a German in seventh place and a South Korean in ninth.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

With cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and the Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi cars have become quite popular candidate among JDM car modification enthusiasts and are quite popular at the custom show car events, especially in Japan. Regardless of where the custom car show is hosted, it just won't feel complete without at least one modified Mitsubishi Lancer EVO on show!

Below are some of the best modified and custom Mitsubishi show cars from custom car shows around the world...

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X at the 2009 SEMA Show

Mercedes-Benz Tops Secret Shopper Study of U.S. Dealers, Lincoln Places Last in Luxury Segment


Mercedes-Benz dealers were number one for customer treatment in the US according to an independent study by survey company Pied Piper. The California-based company hired 3,524 “secret shoppers” and sent them to US dealerships in order to determine how their salesmen were performing in anything from explaining a car’s features to closing a deal.

This is the third year in a row that Mercedes-Benz, which looks set to top the sales charts this year in the luxury segment, has topped Pied Piper’s study.

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Monday, July 11, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

With cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and the Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi cars have become quite popular candidate among JDM car modification enthusiasts and are quite popular at the custom show car events, especially in Japan. Regardless of where the custom car show is hosted, it just won't feel complete without at least one modified Mitsubishi Lancer EVO on show!

Below are some of the best modified and custom Mitsubishi show cars from custom car shows around the world...

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X rally car at the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X rally car at the 2009

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

With cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and the Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi cars have become quite popular candidate among JDM car modification enthusiasts and are quite popular at the custom show car events, especially in Japan. Regardless of where the custom car show is hosted, it just won't feel complete without at least one modified Mitsubishi Lancer EVO on show!

Below are some of the best modified and custom Mitsubishi show cars from custom car shows around the world...

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X at the 2008 Canadian International Auto Show

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

With cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and the Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi cars have become quite popular candidate among JDM car modification enthusiasts and are quite popular at the custom show car events, especially in Japan. Regardless of where the custom car show is hosted, it just won't feel complete without at least one modified Mitsubishi Lancer EVO on show!

Below are some of the best modified and custom Mitsubishi show cars from custom car shows around the world...

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
RALLIART modified Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Friday, July 8, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X 4

With cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and the Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi cars have become quite popular candidate among JDM car modification enthusiasts and are quite popular at the custom show car events, especially in Japan. Regardless of where the custom car show is hosted, it just won't feel complete without at least one modified Mitsubishi Lancer EVO on show!

Below are some of the best modified and custom Mitsubishi show cars from custom car shows around the world...

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X modified by Advan at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Mitsubishi Updates i-MiEV, Slashes Prices and Increases Autonomy


The electric car war rages on and the latest entrant is Mitsubishi’s new model year version of the i-MiEV that was revealed today in Japan. The most important changes that Mitsubishi made to its all-electric city car is the introduction of a new lower-cost base model and improvements to the standard version in order to extend its driving range.

The new budget model is called the ‘M’ and its price comes down to 2.6 million Yen (US$32,070 -€22,170) or 1,880,000 Yen (US$23,190 - €16,040) after Japanese government subsidies. It is powered by an electric motor producing 41-horses and has a reduced driving range of 120 kilometers (75 miles).

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

Mitsubishi

With cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and the Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi cars have become quite popular candidate among JDM car modification enthusiasts and are quite popular at the custom show car events, especially in Japan. Regardless of where the custom car show is hosted, it just won't feel complete without at least one modified Mitsubishi Lancer EVO on show!

Below are some of the best modified and custom Mitsubishi show cars from custom car shows around the world...

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
Endless Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 9 - 2

Mitsubishi

With cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and the Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi cars have become quite popular candidate among JDM car modification enthusiasts and are quite popular at the custom show car events, especially in Japan. Regardless of where the custom car show is hosted, it just won't feel complete without at least one modified Mitsubishi Lancer EVO on show!

Below are some of the best modified and custom Mitsubishi show cars from custom car shows around the world...

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 9
Rear view of the Varis Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 9 at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon
Rear view of the Varis Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 9 at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon

Friday, April 22, 2011

Mitsubishi i EV Priced from $20,490 in the U.S., Close to $5,000 Less than Nissan’s Leaf


The main reason for which Mitsubishi will drop the Eclipse, Endeavor and Galant models from its U.S. range is to focus on developing zero-emissions vehicles like the Mitsubishi i (also known as the i-MiEV in Europe). The Japanese carmaker announced at the New York Auto Show that the plug-in EV will arrive in U.S. showrooms in November 2011, with prices starting from $20,490 (€14,100) for the standard ES model and $22,490 for the better-equipped ES version, government subsidies included. Read more »
 


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