Mitsubishi Cars

Mitsubishi i-MiEV proves good passenger safety

Mitsubishi has announced the high rating results from the ADAC*1. When a crash occurred, Mitsubishi i-MiEV was able to instantly recognise the impact and automatically shut off the high voltage elements of the electric car, sustaining a safe space for the passenger as well as leaving the lithium-ion battery along with their original 88 cells undamaged.

Mitsubishi announces lineup for 2011 Geneva Motor Show

Mitsubishi will give the global premiere of the Mitsubishi Concept Global Small (show model), a concept car based on the features of "compact", "affordability", and "high fuel efficiency" at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 1 through March 13 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general public on March 3).

Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes on sale in 15 European countries

Mitsubishi has announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries.

Mitsubishi dealers ‘electrified’

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has today announced its nominated dealers who will become fully functioning Mitsubishi EV Sales Centres from January 2011.

Nissan and Mitsubishi to expand scope of co-operation

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that the two companies agreed to expand their current scope of cooperation towards new projects that will further strengthen mutual competitiveness, especially in the Japanese mini car and global commercial vehicle businesses.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV eligible for Plug-in Car Grant

Mitsubishi UK is has announced that the first fully electric vehicle to the UK market, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been successful for the Government’s Plug In Car Grant (PICG) of £5,000. The i-MiEV met a wide range of safety, emissions and performance standards and other criteria set by OLEV to qualify for the grant.

Mitsubishi and Thai government agree on testing of the i-MiEV

Mitsubishi and the government of Thailand have announced that they agreed to start joint study for fleet testing of electric vehicles (EV). MMC, through its local producer and distributor Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh), will begin initiatives for future market introduction of the i-MiEV new-generation EV.

Mitsubishi conducts foundation ceremony for new factory

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has conducted a Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for a new third factory of its Thailand producer and distributor, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh) at the site where the new factory is to be built in at the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate in Chonburi province. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Thailand’s Minister of Industry Chaiwut Bannawat and MMC President Osamu Masuko.

i-MiEV completes UK’s largest public electric vehicle trial

CABLED (Coventry And Birmingham Low Emission vehicle Demonstrators) is the largest of eight public trials taking place in the UK as part of The Technology Strategy Board’s £25m Ultra Low Carbon demonstrator programme, with the West Midlands consortium contributing 110 of the 350 vehicles trialled on the UK’s roads.