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About the brand
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation was established as a carmaker in 1970 (roots in the wider Mitsubishi group). The brand is known for the Pajero/Montero SUV line, the Lancer family (including Evolution), and later crossovers such as Outlander. Production and model mix vary by market; the company has long cooperated with other makers on platforms and electrification.
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Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi to share parts starting with standardized ECUs to cut costs against Chinese rivals
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi are moving to standardize electronic control units (ECUs) across their next-generation models, including hybrid and electric vehicles, as part of a cost-cutting strategy to better compete with Chinese automakers and Tesla by the end of the…
Mitsubishi’s $11,700 kei EV doubles as a mobile power bank
Mitsubishi has refreshed its tiny eK Cross EV kei car with a 1,500-watt AC outlet that turns it into a mobile power bank, perfect for camping or backup power during outages. The refreshed model sports a cleaner, color-matched design with…
Mitsubishi Finally Returns to the U.S. Pickup Game—But It’s a Nissan-Badged Truck
Mitsubishi has officially confirmed its return to the U.S. pickup segment, but the new truck won’t wear the brand’s badge. Instead, the yet-to-be-named model is being co-developed with Nissan as part of the automaker’s expanded U.S. strategy, dubbed Momentum 2030.…
Toyo Tires Ends Capital and Business Alliance with Mitsubishi
Toyo Tire Corp. is terminating its capital and business alliance with Mitsubishi Corp., a partnership established in 2018 to strengthen Toyo's sales and technological capabilities. The alliance achieved its objectives, and Toyo has now established a management structure capable of…
Mitsubishi Unveils New Pajero’s Truck Roots
Mitsubishi is set to premiere the new Pajero, a cross-country SUV riding on a body-on-frame platform, this fall, possibly on September 2. The off-roader, which will be sold as the Montero in some markets, will feature a full-time four-wheel-drive system…
Volkswagen Beetle Ute, Tracked Mitsubishi Bravo, Supercharged Lincoln Continental: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
This week’s online garage sale haul is a motley crew of weird, wonderful, and downright sketchy rides—each one a project waiting to happen or a rolling conversation piece. First up is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle Ute, a Smyth conversion that’s…
Trucker jailed in Indiana after allegedly stealing $2.85M tungsten shipment bound for Japan
A truck driver has been jailed in Indiana after allegedly stealing a $2.85 million shipment of tungsten oxide powder bound for Mitsubishi Materials Corp. in Japan. Deepak Kumar, 31, was arrested on June 27 while driving a 40,000-pound cargo along…
What’s One Car Design Detail That Really Grinds Your Gears?
Car design is the heartbeat of the automotive world for Jalopnik’s Daniel Golson. From childhood fascination to a degree in car design and a career in automotive journalism, he’s always been drawn to the visual language of automobiles. While he…
The DIN Standard For Car Stereos May Be Obsolete, But It Was Better And I Can Prove It
The DIN standard for car stereos, developed by the German Institute for Standardization, was a uniform standard that allowed for easy installation of aftermarket stereos. The standard, which included a 2- by 7-inch slot for single-DIN stereos and a 4-…
The Difference Between An Old Car And An Obsolete Car
The auto industry has seen numerous innovations and technological developments over the years, from disc brakes to three-point seatbelts, making cars safer, more efficient, and useful. However, as technology advances, older cars can become outdated and potentially obsolete. According to…