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  • Mitsubishi has Stormed the Auto Market with its all new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SUV

    Mitsubishi has Stormed the Auto Market with its all new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SUV

    The Vehicle Can Provide You One of The Best Rides of Your Life There are many multinational automobile manufacturers that are based in Japan and Mitsubishi is one of them. Formally known as Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi is a multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Mitsubishi is the sixth-biggest automaker in Japan and the sixteenth-biggest […]

    November 8, 2018
  • Japan-based Mitsubishi Motors admitted that it had used improper methods to test the fuel economy of cars sold in Japan for 25 years

    Wednesday 20th April 2016 Japan-based Mitsubishi Motors admitted that it had used improper methods to test the fuel economy of cars sold in Japan for 25 years.

    April 20, 2016
  • The Proton Inspira, a rebadged 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, was formally launched, to be sold exclusively in the Malaysian market

    Wednesday 10th November 2010 The Proton Inspira, a rebadged 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, was formally launched, to be sold exclusively in the Malaysian market.

    November 10, 2010
  • The all-new Mitsubishi L200 went on sale

    The all-new Mitsubishi L200 went on sale

    Wednesday 1st March 2006 The all-new Mitsubishi L200 went on sale. Prices started at £12,462 for the 4Work 4WD single cab, raising to £22,512 + VAT for the range topping double cab Diamond.

    March 1, 2006
  • Takemune Kimura (75) former president of Mitsubishi Motors died

    Tuesday 14th February 2006 Takemune Kimura (75) former president of Mitsubishi Motors died. He was one the executives named in 2005 in a ¥1.3 billion lawsuit filed by Mitsubishi Motors in connection with the Mitsubishi Motors recall cover up scandal, but died of bile duct cancer before the case was resolved

    February 14, 2006
  • Malaysia’s national carmaker Proton renewed its alliance with Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors Corp

    Friday 3rd February 2006 Malaysia’s national carmaker Proton renewed its alliance with Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors Corp. with a technical pact that involved jointly developing new vehicles.

    February 3, 2006
  • Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG ended its ill-fated involvement with Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors Co

    Friday 11th November 2005 Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG ended its ill-fated involvement with Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors Co., selling its 12.4 percent stake in the company to Goldman Sachs for an undisclosed price.

    November 11, 2005
  • The Mitsubishi Colt was launched in the UK

    Wednesday 1st September 2004 The Mitsubishi Colt was launched in the UK.

    September 1, 2004
  • The Mitsubishi Grandis went on sale in the UK – with prices ranging from £18,499 to £22,999

    The Mitsubishi Grandis went on sale in the UK – with prices ranging from £18,499 to £22,999

    Thursday 1st July 2004 The Mitsubishi Grandis went on sale in the UK – with prices ranging from £18,499 to £22,999.

    July 1, 2004
  • Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp

    Thursday 20th May 2004 Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp., struggling to survive, announced it would cut 11,000 jobs.

    May 20, 2004
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    If you have decided to buy your first new car, you might be overwhelmed with the plethora of options that are available for you. But it is also exciting to buy a car with your hard-earned money and hence you need to do proper research so that you can make the right selection. For understanding […]

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  • Essential Maintenance and Repair Tips for Smart Car Owners

    If your car suffered damage because of an accident, there are several ways to repair it. Accidents can ruin the look of your vehicle and can cost you thousands of pounds to repair the same. Moreover, minor scuffs and dents can demoralize you. So, when your vehicle’s bodywork takes a beating, it is recommended to […]

    May 31, 2023
  • A Look at the Technology Transforming the Trucking Industry

    The trucking industry transports over 70% of all goods in the United States from ports to warehouses and warehouses to wherever needed. As the demand for transportation increases, there are concerns about safety, working conditions, and driver retention due to burnout. These challenges have led to players in the industry turning to technology to help […]

    May 30, 2023

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