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Replying to: elgatoloco (Jul 18, 2009 10:12 pm) I wonder if Mitsu was trying to give the North American arm some freedom in design/development. I think that Mitsu was planning for Normal to build cars for this market soley and to import only few models from Japan. I would think that the contracts with the Normal plant had some type of stipulations that limited now many Mitsu's were imported into the US. Looks like the North American team missed the targets. I'm only speculating. This may be the reason why their other products didn't/haven't been introduced here. Whatever the case is, they need to get more of their global cars here soon. Hopefully, some will be built in the Normal facility. The media is not kind to Mitsu at all. I don't get it either. I don't know if Mitsu's "press kits" are lacking the "impact" of the other car companies...
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Replying to: mikevegas06 (Jul 19, 2009 12:29 pm) There could be some of that going on - probably some memories of the sexual harassment case in the Normal manufacturing plant from a decade ago still in some reporters minds. Once you get hammered in the PR battles, it's hard to get back sometimes. |
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Replying to: elgatoloco (Jul 18, 2009 10:12 pm) I've been saying that for years. I'm no rocket scientist when it comes to picking up subtle clues (just ask my wife) so when I notice a slant against Mitsu, it must be huge. I've owned two cars with Mitsubishi engines and they are the smoothing running motors I've ever driven. That never gets mentioned even though I recall reading that BMW bought Mitsu engine technology to use in their own cars. Maybe they need to increase the payola budget. |
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the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS I bought in March of 2007 has been the most enjoyable car I've ever owned. It is dependably rock-solid and the coolest looking car I could've bought. But it's true about the Lancer's motor-it purrs like a kitten and I don't notice a step lost after 40,000 miles. After purchasing my Lancer I had a few co-workers tell me that my Lancer's motor will last forever. Also, in researching Chinese cars, I notice several Chinese car makers buy Mitsu motors to install in their rigs. I think the true reputation of Mitsubishi worldwide in the car industry is one of respect for their motormaking capabilities. I like the rest of the package, too. For me it's Mitsubishi and Kia for my future automotive needs. Kia is working on a Forte Hybrid that has caught my fancy. Also, I am somewhat interested in the BYD e6 all-electric car. It is under development and I like it's 249 mile range capability.  Kia Forte Hybrid That yellow is really yellow on that Forte Hybrid, eh? And the chick on the right has donned a yellow dress for the occasion, too! Mitsubishi's i-MiEV is a city all-electric car, with a range of 100 miles. If the re-charging infrastructure were more mature I'd be more interested in one of them. |
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has a range of 100 miles, but, one thing that keeps it in the running as a futures trade for me is that it's a Mitsubishi, for one thing. The other thing is that this field is wide open for research right now in determining battery pack issues, range, re-charging, etc. It would really be best to wait and do your research on green cars right now. Let them come up with new and better methods and spend when the time is right. Whenever that may be. |
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this pup's bodystyle, gentlemen.  Now that is sweet. |
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports July 2009 Sales Increase  CYPRESS, CA - August 3, 2009: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced July 2009 sales of 4,487, an increase of 11.1 percent over June sales, and year-to-date sales of 31,314. MMNA posted its third consecutive month of increased sales. July's volume leader was the fuel-efficient Lancer, with 1,712 sold, up 24.4 percent over last month. Sales of the Outlander CUV gained 39 percent over last month with 984 sold. Showroom traffic rose sharply in July as consumers began their comparison shopping with the start of the U.S. government's cash-for-clunkers rebate program. As expected, sales quickened after the program started. Mitsubishi has 15 models that qualify under the program's fuel efficiency guidelines. "We're cautiously optimistic that consumer confidence is returning, and that will precipitate incremental long-term growth," said John Koenig, executive vice president of operations for MMNA. Adding to the optimism is next month's arrival of the all-new five-door 2010 Lancer Sportback Ralliart and GTS. The Lancer Sportback gives buyers another intelligent choice for a crisp handling, economical and versatile Mitsubishi. About MMNA Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales and marketing operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles and light trucks through a network of approximately 420 dealers. For more information on Mitsubishi's full vehicle lineup, visit mitsubishicars.com. For media information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
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Replying to: mikevegas06 (Aug 04, 2009 2:35 am) Mitsubishi: Sales Half of Year Ago's Mitsubishi sold 4,847 vehicles in July, half of what it did in July a year ago.
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 04, 2009 8:12 am)
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