Mitsubishi Motors Aims to Cut i MiEV Electric Price to Less Than $21,000 Jun 22, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors Aims to Cut Price of Electric Car (Update2) - Bloomberg ... Mitsubishi Motors Aims to Cut Price of Electric Car (Update2) ... Mitsubishi Motors is unveiling its electric cars ahead of plans by larger rivals and Nissan Motor Co. to introduce similar vehicles by 2012. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
State enters bid for GM small car Jun 21, 2009
no1uno wrote on Jun 20, 2009 10:29 PM:" Drive your Hondas, Toyotas,Nissans and the rest of that Japanese crap. They got their technology from the Big 3 to begin with. This is a FREE country. It is your right to buy and drive anything that you hard earned money will provide for you. I dont think that Honda made any weapons,tanks,aircraft,jeeps,rifles and ammunition in the 1940's to keep you free and to keep the US a free Country. I dont have a big problem with you buying a used Jap car but I... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
* Nissan plans to produce electric vehicles in US Jun 21, 2009
Toyota Motor Corp said it plans to sell electric vehicles in the US by 2012, while Mitsubishi Motors Corp will sell a new electric vehicle by 2012 priced at US$31,000, Nikkei English News reported on Thursday without citing sources. In China, Dongfeng Motor Corp (FT) and a Dutch-based company plan to cooperate in developing and making electric cars, the companies said on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Acrodea, Foster, Nishimatsuya, Nitori, Pioneer: Japan Equity Preview Jun 20, 2009
Mitsubishi Heavy will supply diesel engines to Iseki for agricultural machinery ... Mitsubishi Heavy was unchanged at 398 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Mitsubishi Electric "Air Hunter" Jun 20, 2009
Mitsubishi Electric "Air Hunter". no banner, no logo, only resizeable option Brand: Agency: Review Date: June 19, 2009 Steve McQueen's son Fred is the "Air Hunter" in Ames Scullin O'Haire's campaign for Mitsubishi Electric ... The family using the Mitsubishi system pales (literally and figuratively) by comparison. (AdWeek)
Cardealers run out of stock as gloom lifts Jun 20, 2009
Toyota, Mitsubishi, Holden and Ford are among brands that have reported better sales in May and June ... The group sells Holden, HSV, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen and Skoda ... Mr Wakeling said stock of the Mitsubishi Lancer and Hyundai i30 small cars and Mitsubishi Triton utility was also low and it was "very, very hard to get a Holden SV6 ute". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Leading 3D Consortiums Team to Advance 3D in the Home Jun 20, 2009
More than 40 organizations from Asia, Europe and North America are members of 3D@Home, including board and leadership level companies Eutelsat, Intel, LG Electronics, Mitsubishi Electronics of America, Samsung, Sigma, Sony Electronics, Turner Broadcasting, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and XpanD. Members of the 3DFIC include leading Korean electronics manufacturers, such as Samsung and LG Electronics. About 3D@Home Consortium The 3D@Home Consortium is committed to ensuring the best... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mini Cooper: Small Convertible, Small Price Jun 18, 2009
This price, which includes destination charge, undercuts the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse that starts at $26,644, the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle that starts at $26,690 and the 2009 VW Eos, which has a $32,315 starting retail price. All are four-seat convertibles which, like the Mini, have four-cylinder engines. (KIRO TV, WA)
Japan Stocks Fall on Stronger Yen, Metals Slide; Mitsubishi Motors Gains Jun 18, 2009
Japanese Stocks Drop on Yen, Metals; Mitsubishi Motors Rises - Bloomberg ... Japanese Stocks Drop on Yen, Metals; Mitsubishi Motors Rises ... Mitsubishi Motors Corp. added 3. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian Stocks Drop on Valuation Concern; Canon, Honda Motor, Rio Tinto Fall Jun 18, 2009
Investors are using the weaker dollar as an excuse to take profit as valuations look stretched following the recent rally, said , who helps manage $51 billion at Mitsubishi UFS Asset Management Co. in Hong Kong ... Mitsubishi UFJ, which invested $9 billion in Morgan Stanley last year, fell 2 percent to 592 yen. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Japan Stocks: DA Office, Fujikura, KNT, Laox, Mitsubishi Motors, Nittetsu Jun 18, 2009
Japan Stocks: Gunze, KDDI, Kirin, Laox, Mitsubishi Motors, Towa - Bloomberg ... Japan Stocks: Gunze, KDDI, Kirin, Laox, Mitsubishi Motors, Towa ... (6508 JT), which supplies parts for Mitsubishi Motorss electric cars, climbed 6. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Coroner identifies victim who was shot dead while filling up Algiers ATM Jun 17, 2009
Witnesses told Eyewitness News that a dark-colored green or black Mitsubishi Montero SUV was seen leaving the area shortly after the shooting. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Forum: Future is electric cars Jun 17, 2009
Also, Mitsubishi and Subaru are selling electric models in Japan at a high price: no less than $45,000. Other all-electric car companies include Phoenix Motorcars and ZENN Motors. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mitsubishi 'iMiEV' Jun 16, 2009
Read business stories in. Other stories in this section. (India Times)
Japan Stocks Fall Most in Almost 3 Months on Manufacturing Data, Resources Jun 16, 2009
Some may have believed that the deterioration of the global economy had ended, but thats not the case, said , a senior strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., which oversees about $52 billion in Tokyo ... Mitsubishi, Japans No. 1 trading company by market value, retreated 5. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
New Mexico Chrysler dealers enraged by closures Jun 16, 2009
The 18-employee business will remain open as Brewer Mitsubishi. It will sell used cars as well as service vehicles. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Zero-emission car to hit roads soon Jun 16, 2009
Developed by the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the car has neither an engine nor a muffler and does not need an internal combustion engine because it runs on a motor charged with electricity. The i-MiEV can travel 160 kilometers on its lithium-ion battery pack, but it will take 14 hours to fully recharge the battery from a 100-volt household power outlet. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Ertischek: Outsourcing a Hummer America doesnt need Jun 16, 2009
comor 781-433-8384 and drives a Mitsubishi Galant. Loading commenting interface. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Zero-emission minicar in Japan soon Jun 16, 2009
According to a report in The Asahi Shimbun, developed by the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the car has neither an engine nor a muffler and does not need an internal combustion engine because it runs on a motor charged with electricity. Mitsubishi's sales target for the i-MiEV in fiscal 2009 is a modest 1,400 units. (India Times)
Mitsubishi unveils all-electric i-MiEV for sale in Japan Jun 6, 2009
Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko poses with the company's newly unveiled electric car, the i-MiEV, in Tokyo. TOKYO (AP) Mitsubishi Motors' electric vehicle is twice as expensive as popular hybrid cars by rivals Toyota and Honda, but Japan's No. 4 automaker said Friday the i-MiEV will help it survive increasingly intense global competition ... "With the electric vehicle, we will challenge global players," said Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko at a news conference where the company rolled out... (USA Today -- Autos)
* Mitsubishi rolls out zero-emission electric minicar Jun 6, 2009
Mitsubishi rolls out zero-emission electric minicar ... A Mitsubishi Motors employee charges the companys first mass production electric vehicle iMiEV at the companys headquarters in Tokyo yesterday ... Mitsubishi Motors Corp rolled out its first zero-emission electric minicar yesterday, hoping to capture a slice of the fast-growing market for environmentally friendly vehicles. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ideal Motors, under bankruptcy plan, clears its SV lots Jun 5, 2009
The side-by-side lots where the dealership sold Mitsubishis and Suzukis in Sierra Vista are empty after the unsold vehicles were picked up on Monday ... According to previous court records, the corporation was an umbrella organization for Ideal Automotive Group, Ideal Suzuki, Ideal Cars, Ideal Mitsubishi, Ideal Daewoo and Wildcat Mitsubishi ... Wildcat Mitsubishi in Tucson, which had a number of complaints filed against it by customers, including with the Better Business Bureau and state... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
For Holbrook senior, the melody goes on in college Jun 4, 2009
He s been working on the engine of his 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse and would like to race it on a racetrack this summer, he said. Charlie has lived in Holbrook his whole life. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Japan's Nikkei Snaps 6-Day Win Streak on U.S. Services, Jobs; Banks Climb Jun 4, 2009
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. also bounced back from losses, adding 2 percent to 626 yen ... Mitsubishi Motors Corp. bucked declines among automakers, rising 12 percent to 171 yen, the highest since Sept. 30. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Dahl Auto to take over as local Mazda dealer Jun 4, 2009
Dahl Automotive s La Crosse and Onalaska dealerships also sell Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Hyundai, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Suzuki automobiles. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Unit 5 union turns down tentative agreement on 3-year contract Jun 3, 2009
floyd wrote on Jun 2, 2009 10:46 PM:" ok bigbob! Did you realize Firestone had a layoff and Mitsubishi was shut down and isn't doing so well.Now how about you take an evening stroll around downtown and wonder along the neighborhoods west of there and see all the progress that's going on. Also you might want to learn to comprehend what you're reading as I never bashed SF so go read it again. Now when retired people etc lose half of their retirement due to the lousy stock market you can't say... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Gulfview Automotive closes dealerships Jun 2, 2009
After the company closes Gulfview Motors in Port Richey, Hernando in Spring Hill and the Suzuki dealership, all Gulfview Automotive operations will be conducted at administrative headquarters on the site of the Mitsubishi dealership. We are victims of an economy that made it impossible to continue doing business, said Leon Kreisler, Gulfview Automotive Group president and founder, in a media release. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Japanese Stocks Rise on U.S. Manufacturing Report; Shipping Lines Retreat Jun 2, 2009
Markets around the world have been rising steadily from the middle of last week, and investors have just about exhausted their appetite for buying, said , a senior strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., which oversees about $61 billion in Tokyo ... Shipping shares have really exploded recently, so theres a feeling theyve overheated, said Mitsubishi UFJs Ishigane. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian Stocks Rise on China Manufacturing, Commodity Prices; Cnooc Climbs Jun 1, 2009
Asian Stocks Advance on China Manufacturing, Commodity Prices - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jun 01 03:52 London, Jun 01 08:52 Tokyo, Jun 01 16:52. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Karamjit takes control in Kuala Perlis May 31, 2009
Despite some mechanical problems with his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8, Karamjit was able to get a good lead over his main competitor, Rozali Abdullah of the Felda Rally Team, after completing eight special stages. The stages were very slippery due to the rain in the morning but I managed to get more than a five-minute lead. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hap Seng to beef up fertiliser business in Malaysia and Indonesia May 30, 2009
Its auto division is also the exclusive dealer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and Mitsubishi Fuso trucks in Sabah and Sarawak. As for the groups plantation activities undertaken by its 51. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The Hard Road Ahead for Government Motors May 30, 2009
The Japanese government has helped out Mitsubishi. France and Germany have done the same for their carmakers. (BusinessWeek)
Governor proposes another $3 billion in cuts May 30, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa. 2007 Ram 1500. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BMW M3 GT2 Races onto the Front Cover of Need for Speed SHIFT from EA May 30, 2009
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Acceleware Reports First Quarter, Fiscal 2009 Results May 29, 2009
Acceleware solutions are deployed by companies worldwide such as Philips, Boston Scientific, Samsung, Kodak, General Mills, LG, Medtronic, Hitachi, Fujifilm, FDA, Mitsubishi, Sony Ericsson, AGC, NTT DOCOMO, P-Wave Seismic and Renault to speed up product design, analyze data and make better business decisions in areas such as consumer electronics, industrial design, seismic data processing, imaging for the medical, industrial testing and security, defense, financial, and academic research.... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Japan Tobacco, Marui Group, Nissin Foods, Sumitomo Cement: Japan Stocks May 28, 2009
The department store chain and consumer lender was cut to outperform from strong outperform by , an analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co. ... Mitsubishi Electric slid 0. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Gold inches lower as traders eye GM May 27, 2009
"I think many see this as having limited regional impact, and it hasn't affected gold,'' said Shuji Sugata, a manager at Mitsubishi Corp Futures & Securities. He said that much of gold's recent moves could also be attributed to end-month position adjustments. Sugata said that of more pressing interest to investors was the future of General Motors, which has until a June 1 government-set deadline to prove its viability or face bankruptcy. The news could cause turmoil in stock markets, which could... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Suzuki Swift sensation May 27, 2009
Last Updated: 07:57am 27 May 2009. 4 21 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
Aderans, Ebara, GS Yuasa, Shimamura, Toagosei, Tomy, Toyota: Japan Stocks May 26, 2009
GS Yuasa, Mitsubishi Corp. (8058 JT) and (7211 JT) plan to spend as much as 3 billion yen ($31 ... Mitsubishi slipped 0 ... Mitsubishi Motors fell 0. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Sabean ready to deal for hitter May 24, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa. 2006 Freestyle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MMNA rolls out cars again, hopes for a sales turnaround May 24, 2009
BLOOMINGTON During Mitsubishi Motors North Americas unprecedented 12-week shutdown, a lot happened in the auto industry ... Mitsubishis 2008 North American sales of 97,257 were the worst in at least a decade ... It has been nearly five years since the plants second shift was laid off amid larger problems faced by its parent company, Japan-based Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Not surprisingly, its also unlikely any of those employees will be working at MMNA anytime soon. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mitsubishi Motors to Double Lineup of Vehicles for Tax Breaks, Nikkei Says May 23, 2009
Mitsubishi to Qualify More Cars for Tax Breaks, Nikkei Says - Bloomberg ... Mitsubishi to Qualify More Cars for Tax Breaks, Nikkei Says ... Mitsubishi Motors hopes to double that number by improving engine performance and reducing weight of other models, along with its debut of the all-electric i MiEV car this July, according to the report. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Fujitsu Business, Impress, JR Central, Nissin, Pasona Tech: Japan Stocks May 22, 2009
Japans largest operator of bullet trains was lifted to outperform from market perform by , an analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co.. (4788 JT) advanced 3. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Oil eases after rally May 21, 2009
"The market is in a technically bullish mode right now - $US62 was one target, and now that we've attained that, a new range of $US55 to $US62 is in play, and we're now trading at levels people were predicting for the end of the year," said Tony Nunan, risk manager at Mitsubishi Corp in Tokyo. "But we might see a sell-off towards the end of the month as the driving season in the US begins only in June after Memorial Day, and if the reality of summer demand is not as strong as the market has... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Finalists to Buy GM's Saturn Brand Said to Include Penske Auto, Black Oak May 21, 2009
based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, and Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Motors Corp. have expressed interest in building cars for the venture, a person familiar with the matter has said. Spokesmen for GM and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based Penske declined to comment about Saturn. (Bloomberg)
Nikkei Edges up, Trading Houses Rise but Yen Weighs May 20, 2009
4 percent on Wednesday with trading houses up after a brokerage upgraded Mitsubishi Corp, but gains were limited as a slightly firmer yen dragged on exporters such as Honda Motor Co. ... "There was some reassurance from the GDP figures coming in about as expected," said Nagayuki Yamagishi, a strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities. (ABC News -- Wire)
Men taken to hospital after wayward tow tr... May 19, 2009
Men taken to hospital after wayward tow truck slams their SUV051509news6Athens Banner-Herald Athens-Clarke firefighters extricate Anthony Hudson from his Mitsubishi Montero after a driverless tow truck broadsided it Thursday afternoon at College Avenue and East Clayton Street ... Athens-Clarke firefighters extricate Anthony Hudson from his Mitsubishi Montero after a driverless tow truck broadsided it Thursday afternoon at College Avenue and East Clayton Street. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Statscan issues April CPI report, Wednesday May 16, 2009
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reports year-end results. Medtronic Inc. reports. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
7 small cars compared May 15, 2009
Mazda3 Maxx in front of (from left to right): Hyundai i30 SLX, Toyota Corolla Ascent, Ford Focus LX, Volkswagen Golf 90TSI, (background, from left to right) Subaru Impreza R, Mitsubishi Lancer VR. Photo by Mark Bean, location courtesy of Barangaroo Delivery Authority. It wouldn't be hyperbole to describe this as the biggest comparison test of the year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Men taken to hospital after wayward tow truck slams their SUV May 15, 2009
Athens-Clarke firefighters extricate Anthony Hudson from his Mitsubishi Montero after a driverless tow truck broadsided it Thursday afternoon at College Avenue and East Clayton Street. Driver Curtis Foster climbed out of the truck near the College Avenue parking deck when it rolled down a hill toward College Square about 2:30 p.m. and hit the SUV, said Lt. David Coker of the Athens-Clarke police Traffic Division. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Car battery swaps May 14, 2009
So far, three car makers, Holden, Mitsubishi and Nissan, have announced they are planning to introduce plug-in electric vehicles to the local market, while Toyota is also believed to be considering a local plug-in option. Better Place plans to use only renewable energy for its recharging network and claims to have interest from a number of providers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Japanese Stocks Fall on U.S. Retail Sales; Inpex Slumps on Forecast, Oil May 14, 2009
Mitsubishi Corp., Japans biggest trading company by value, declined 5 percent to 1,639 yen, and rival Mitsui & Co. declined 5. 3 percent to 1,117 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Pioneer Announces Business Results for Fiscal 2009 May 14, 2009
Tokyo, May 13, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Pioneer Corporation today announced its consolidated and non-consolidated business results for fiscal 2009, the year ended March 31, 2009. Effective from fiscal 2009, Pioneer has changed its accounting principles for preparing consolidated financial statements from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to Japanese GAAP. Figures for fiscal 2008 have been reclassified based on Japanese GAAP accordingly. (JCN Network, Japan)
2,300 jobs to go at Daimler's Mitsubishi Fuso May 13, 2009
BERLIN -- Daimler AG announced a restructuring plan Wednesday for its Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. that is expected to result in some 2,300 job cuts by the end of next year. Kawasaki, Japan-based Mitsubishi Fuso will close a bus production plant at Oye, near Nagoya, by mid-2010 and shut a truck plant near the Thai capital, Bangkok, by the end of this year, Daimler said in a statement ... It added that Mitsubishi Fuso "will focus on a core product lineup and profitable variants," cutting... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Isuzu Motors, Dentsu, IHI, Mitsui Chemicals, Sanyo, Toshiba: Japan Stocks May 12, 2009
The fiber maker was cut to market perform from outperform by , an analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co. ... Round One had its stock price estimate lifted to 870 yen from 680 yen by , an analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co.. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
All Nippon Airways Selects 'MKS Integrity for Avionics' For Boeing 787 Software Management May 12, 2009
It is the launch customer of the Boeing 787 and the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, which will add to its fleet of 215 aircraft in the near future. ANA has won awards in all categories for its products and services and was voted Airline of the Year for 2007 by Air Transport World magazine. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Adding Up the Auto Bailout: $80 Billion and Growing May 12, 2009
In addition, several automakers, among them Ford Motor Co., Volkswagen, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi, have applied for assistance under the Federal Reserve Board's Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility or TALF. The TALF, which was set up last fall, was designed to subsidize the sale of asset-backed securities, a critical source of funding for car loans, student loans and credit card receivables. Don't put down your pencil yet. (Time.com)
Nissan sees more losses; focus on saving cash May 12, 2009
Nissan's sales in the United States are down 35 per cent so far this year, mirroring a drop in the overall market, while it is among the worst performers in Japan without the 660cc minivehicles it buys from Suzuki Motor Corp and Mitsubishi Motors Corp.. Mr. Ghosn said emerging markets such as China and Brazil would be profit pillars not only for Nissan, but for the whole autos industry, over the next 2-3 years. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
much more. Monday, May 11, 2009 May 11, 2009
Mitsubishi iMiEV: This four-seater s battery is slated to charge in seven hours with a 100-volt power supply, delivering a 100-mile range. Vauxhall Trixx: Using the Voltec drivetrain developed for the Chevy Volt, GM s European arm, Vauxhall Motors UK, aims to launch an all-electric version of its Trixx concept as a 3-plus-1 seater with a 90-mile range. (Salon)
Proton and EON overhaul network May 9, 2009
Proton says the relocation of those branches will be permitted subject to Proton Edars approval and EON will be entitled to service or continue to service Mitsubishi marque cars until the end of next year. Proton says the rationalisation is important in addressing problems within the distribution network, namely low productivity, inefficiency of its operational process and disparity in its service level to its customers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
MEA Digital Named Top Agency in 2009 by BtoB Magazine May 9, 2009
MEA Digital has been named one of BtoB's Top Agencies in 2009 for the third year in a row thanks to their work with clients like SAVO Group, Vistage, and Mitsubishi Digital Electronics of America ... San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 9, 2009 -- MEA Digital () has been named one of BtoB's Top Agencies in 2009 for the third year in a row thanks to their work with clients like SAVO Group, Vistage, and Mitsubishi Digital Electronics of America ... We help national and international brands such as Oakley,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mitsubishi Corporation Announces Consolidated Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2009 May 9, 2009
Tokyo, May 8, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (TSE: 8058) has announced consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2009 ... As a result, "Consolidated net income attributable to Mitsubishi Corporation"* is projected at 220 ... Consolidated net income attributable to Mitsubishi Corporation is equivalent to consolidated net income through fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. (JCN Network, Japan)
Fiat's ambitions: The Italian solution May 8, 2009
And in Japan, however great the cull of smaller outfits such as Mitsubishi and Suzuki, Honda and perhaps Mazda will still be around to challenge the dominance of Toyota in its home market. So will Renault s partner, Nissan. (The Economist)
Air Idaho to show air ambulance May 7, 2009
Pilots and medical crew say the new plane is much better suited to medical transport in the area than the previous airplane, a twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2. Although the new plane is a single-engine design, it is a much better fit for conditions in the Mountain West, they say. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Nissan plans electric car to challenge Chevrolet Volt May 7, 2009
Showing how competitive the once-exotic and obscure electric-car segment has become, Mitsubishi and Smart also plan electrics in 2010. Tesla, a small independent, has sold a few. (USA Today -- Autos)
