MMAL vice-president of sales, Anthony Casey, said the ACTiV range builds on MMAL’s reputation for delivering value-packed vehicles at affordable prices. “ACTiV variants offer all the style, comfort and safety features you expect from a Mitsubishi with a number of extras, making them outstanding value,” Casey said. Based on the ES model, Lancer ACTiV boasts sportier lines thanks to the addition of...
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), will enter two all-electric vehicles (EVs) in the Electric Class of thelegendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb*1. MMC will be aiming for victory in the Electric Class with the i-MiEV Evolution, a specially-prepared competition version based on the i-MiEV all-electric vehicle*2. MMC is also entering a regular production i-MiEV in the event. *1: Held...
Mitsubishi Motors’ Distinguished Dealer Program is an initiative designed to recognise the achievements of top performing dealers and is the highest accolade for excellence in all-round dealership performance and customer satisfaction. The following Mitsubishi Motors Dealer Principals received the award: New South Wales Debbie Clark, Penrith Mitsubishi Craig Sutton, Suttons Mitsubishi Allen...
Australians’ optimism about the future of the economy falls to a new low following the May Budget. Optimism levels have reached new lows in all States with the optimism rating falling into negative territory in Queensland and South Australia for the first time. While Western Australians remain more optimistic than other Australians, the gap has narrowed and their optimism crashed in response to...
Mitsubishi i-MiEV drivers can now re-charge their electric vehicles in Stirling, South Australia. A convoy of eight i-MiEVs attended the opening of the new charge point in the Adelaide Hills yesterday, with South Australian Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Hon. Paul Caica MP, officially launching the charger by plugging in a Mitsubishi i-MiEV. MMAL vice-president...
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) ended the first quarter of 2012 on a high note registering an all-time March record for imported vehicles with 6,007 units. The stand out performer in March was Triton, retailing 1,186 units and strengthening its place as Australia’s third best-selling utility in a highly competitive segment. Triton 4×2 came in at 535 units, also taking third spot...
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), working with EIDAIKAKO Co., Ltd., MRC Pylen Co., Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, has developed a new floor mat made using plant-based bio-polyethylene (bio-PE) fibre to add to its line-up of proprietary plant-based Green Plastic products. The company plans to start production of the new floor mats in the summer of 2012. Bio-PE is a plant-based resin made...
RACV is warning parents to be wary of purchasing child restraints online as their decision could compromise their child’s safety in a car crash. On the back of warnings about online child restraint purchases issued by the Federal Government, RACV Manager Road User Behaviour, Melinda Congiu, said it was important that parents and carers check that the product they are purchasing meets Australia’s...
Outside, Mitsubishi’s popular Pajero receives an updated look for model year 2012 with the addition of a stylish new front bumper and radiator grille to all variants along with new design 18-inch alloys on the VRX and Exceed models to complement the sleek fresh-look Pajero front. In addition to the stylish exterior update across the range, Pajero models GLX, GLS and VRX now come standard with an...
ŠKODA has produced its 10 millionth vehicle in its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The jubilee vehicle is a white Fabia Monte Carlo. The automobile came off the assembly line at the main plant of the Czech manufacturer in Mladá Boleslav and will be a highlight in the redesigned ŠKODA Automobile Museum. At the same time, the manufacturer is affirming its growth plans for the coming years. “10...