Mitsubishi Corporation Invests to Participate in Russian Automotive Distribution Company Nov 9, 2009
Tokyo, Nov 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has purchased 40% of Rolf Import (RI), a Russian foreign automotive distribution company, and a subsidiary of Rolf Group of Companies (Rolf) ... With an already established respected brand image, Mitsubishi vehicles have reached the foreign brand automotive market top 10 in terms of shares ... About Mitsubishi Corporation. (JCN Network, Japan)
Mitsubishi Buys 40% Stake in Russian Car Dealer Rolf Import, Nikkei Says Nov 7, 2009
Mitsubishi Buys 40% Stake in Russias Rolf Import, Nikkei Says - Bloomberg ... Mitsubishi Buys 40% Stake in Russias Rolf Import, Nikkei Says ... Rolf, Russias largest automobile dealership group, is a distributor of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. cars. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Gold eases but $1 100/oz still in sight Nov 6, 2009
"There is also the persistent worry about the economy to support gold," said Shuji Sugata, a manager at Mitsubishi Corp Futures Ltd.. The October US non-farm payroll report -- likely to be an even more closely watched number than usual given the extent to which labour market woes fed through into US consumer confidence -- is due on Friday. (Business Report, South Africa)
Japanese technology: Invisible but indispensable Nov 6, 2009
Mitsubishi Chemical commands a near monopoly in red phosphorescent materials used to make natural-white LED light bulbs. Shin-Etsu enjoys the top spot for certain silicon wafers for semiconductors. (The Economist)
Toyota's Cost-Cutting Restores Profits Nov 6, 2009
9 billion number into context, it's only $3 billion less than Mitsubishi Motors' annual sales forecast. Ultimately, though, the level of the Japanese yen against other currencies could decide whether Toyota can stay in the black. (BusinessWeek)
Clunkers traded for tiny gas boost Nov 5, 2009
Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD, 53 ... Mitsubishi Lancer, 52. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Nissan Bounces Back, Boosts Outlook Nov 5, 2009
Indeed, speak with auto industry watchers in Tokyo, and Nissan attracts greater skepticism than many of its , save the automaker Mitsubishi Motors (). Page. (BusinessWeek)
Motor Racing: Toyota joins F1 exodus Nov 4, 2009
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Toyota set to quit Formula One Nov 4, 2009
Other motorsports have also suffered during the downturn, with Subaru, Mitsubishi and Suzuki leaving the world rally championship and Kawasaki withdrawing its MotoGP team. The Financial Times Limited 2009. (CNN -- International)
Motor Racing: Bridgestone to stop tyre supply to F1 in late 2010 Nov 2, 2009
" Bridgestone, which vies with Michelin to be the world's top tyremaker, posted a net loss of 38.34 billion yen (US 420 million) for January-June, a turnaround from a year-earlier profit of 37.24 billion yen. Last month Bridgestone said it would shed nearly 900 jobs in Australia and New Zealand as it closes plants amid the worldwide slump in demand for cars. Toyota Motor in July pulled out of hosting the Japanese Grand Prix at its Fuji Speedway circuit from next year. Honda has sold its Formula... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Bridgestone to quit F1 in late 2010 Nov 2, 2009
Motorcycle maker Kawasaki has exited the MotoGP and Mitsubishi is quitting the Dakar Rally. The Japanese tyremaker, which also makes industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods, said it would redirect its resources toward new technologies and strategic products. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Mitsubishi Electric Posts $193 Million Quarterly Loss, Cuts Sales Outlook Oct 31, 2009
Mitsubishi Electric Reports Loss, Cuts Sales Outlook (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Mitsubishi Electric Reports Loss, Cuts Sales Outlook (Update1) ... 2 billion yen a year earlier, Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric said in a statement today. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
YouTube introduces search keyword advertising in Australia Oct 31, 2009
Mitsubishi and Holden are the first major local advertisers to use the service, which has been running for a year in the US and replicates parent company Google's AdWords program ... Simon Dunwoody, search director at Mitsubishi's media agency MediaedgeCIA, said: ''We have been noticing over the past couple of years that when people are looking at buying a car they are searching in YouTube for reviews ... We wanted Mitsubishi to have that presence and visibility across the whole of search. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
What would Darth drive? Oct 31, 2009
chronicled some of them, leading off with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which looks every bit like the Dark Lord of Sith himself. It also found others, including. (USA Today -- Money)
Electric Cars Finally Shift Into Drive Oct 31, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors started leasing its first all-electric vehicle, the iMiEV, in July in Japan. The U.K. police force reportedly already has inquired about buying some of the cars. (Investors Business Daily)
10 amazing truths you already suspected Go ahead, pretend you didn't know... Oct 30, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa. 2005 Five Hundred. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
AVATAR Trailer Gets World's Largest Live Trailer Viewing on November 1 Oct 30, 2009
FOX Sports will take the entire country viewing FOX NFL SUNDAY, Americas No. 1 NFL pre-game show, to Arlington, Texas and the new Cowboys Stadium, where the three minute and thirty second trailer will play live from the enormous Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision screen. The crowd attending the Cowboys-Seattle Seahawks game will experience the AVATAR trailer live just minutes prior to the noon (Central) kickoff between the Cowboys and Seahawks, on the enormous, four-sided, high-definition... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
GMs Bob Lutz Is Faster than Bloggers Oct 30, 2009
(Jalopniks road test editor, Wes Siler, eventually took out a Mitsubishi Evo X MR, which gives up quite a bit of horsepower to the CTS-V.) You really cant blame themthis was a great, Lutzian PR stunt, so even if, say, Jaguar had fronted a car, they still would have been putting themselves up against a silver-haired fox pushing 80. No winning that contest. (Slate)
Toshiba ekes out small profit in 2nd quarter Oct 30, 2009
Mazda, Mitsubishi slide into red in first half. Mazda and Mitsubishi Motors - Japan's No. 4 and No. 5 automakers - reported half-year net losses Thursday, battered by plunging sales and the strong yen ... Mitsubishi, which makes the Galant sedan and Outlander SUV, warned that the outlook for the global auto industry remains "severe," but projected it would eke out a small profit by the end of the fiscal year in March. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Military drive for Jeep Oct 30, 2009
Mitsubishi has a half hearted Ute with the profile of a dissected caterpillar and this Jeep crowd have a rectangular job looking like a reject from the set of The Untouchables, the only thing missing are the slots for the machine guns. It appears constant change is here to stay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asians top reliability lists Oct 30, 2009
DETROIT --- Asian automakers are still building the most reliable cars and trucks, with eight of the top 10 brands from Japanese and Korean companies, according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports. But several models from Ford Motor Co. are consistently scoring above Honda and Toyota, the perennial leaders. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mitsubishi Motors slides into red Oct 29, 2009
TOKYO: Mitsubishi Motors reported a net loss of 36 ... Mitsubishi Motors, which has fallen into fifth place behind Mazda among Japanese automakers, said Thursday its sales for the fiscal first half tumbled 53 percent to 573 billion yen ... Mitsubishi Motors, which also makes the Eclipse sports coupe and Galant sedan, aims to be in the black again for the full year. (India Times)
U.S. Economy Probably Grew for First Time in a Year, Shaking Off Recession Oct 29, 2009
At this stage the numbers are just going to tell you the recession is over, and now the argument is going to center on the speed of the recovery, said , chief financial economist at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. in New York ... 4% --- --- Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi 525 2. (Bloomberg -- US)
Range Rover rolls on Oct 29, 2009
Mitsubishi Outlander 2 ... MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. (iAfrica.com)
Mazda, Mitsubishi slide into red in first half Oct 29, 2009
(AP) TOKYO - Mazda and Mitsubishi Motors-Japan's No. 4 and No. 5 automakers-reported half-year net losses Thursday, battered by plunging sales and the strong yen. Mitsubishi, which makes the Galant sedan and Outlander SUV, warned that the outlook for the global auto industry remains "severe," but projected it would eke out a small profit by the end of the fiscal year in March ... Mazda, which has overtaken Mitsubishi to become fourth-biggest among Japanese automakers, reported a net loss of 20. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
AutoNation to buy Honda, Acura dealerships Oct 28, 2009
AutoNation's other Spokane dealerships offer new vehicles from Toyota, Chevrolet, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, Mazda, Scion and Mitsubishi. AutoNation shares closed down $1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Chrysler ranks last in predicted reliability Oct 28, 2009
Oct. 27, 2009 12:49 PM USA Today. When it comes to predicted reliability - coming after years of gab from Detroit about how its cars don't break down anymore - six American brands rank dead last in Consumer Reports' latest predictions on automotive reliability being released now. (AZCentral -- Business)
A123 Systems and IHI Corporation Sign Joint Marketing Agreement to Develop Advanced Battery Technology Business in Japan Oct 28, 2009
With over 24,000 employees around the world and over 155 years of history, IHI customers include major Japanese car makers Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Suzuki and Mitsubishi. The company is a tier one turbo charger supplier to truck and auto makers all over the world. (Primezone Releases)
Honda in the black, Daimler stays in the red Oct 28, 2009
Daimler is the world's biggest truckmaker with its brands including Freightliner, and Mitsubishi Fuso. The division has been hit particularly hard by the downturn. (USA Today -- Money)
A trip to China reminds Gay how far he's come Oct 28, 2009
His first stop was the Mitsubishi Motors-Southwoods Open in the Philippines, where he tied for fifth and earned $8,667 from a $250,000 purse (next week in Shanghai offers a $7 million purse with $1. 2 million to the winner and $25,000 for last place). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Zimbabwe: How the Police Raid Unfolded Oct 26, 2009
The raiders reportedly left around 2am in three Mitsubishi trucks. BY JENNIFER DUBE. (allAfrica.com)
Asian stocks advance on GDP hopes Oct 26, 2009
Acom, a consumer lender 37 per cent owned by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., fell 3. 1 per cent to 1,295 yen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
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Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION. Nissan 370Z (Z34). (IGN Wireless Games)
SK Energy to Supply Auto Lithium-ion Batteries to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Oct 25, 2009
SK Energy to Supply Car Batteries to Mitsubishi Fuso (Update1) - Bloomberg ... SK Energy to Supply Car Batteries to Mitsubishi Fuso (Update1) ... SK Energy was selected to supply lithium-ion batteries for Mitsubishi Fusos gasoline-electric vehicles yesterday, the Seoul-based company said today in an e-mailed statement, without providing financial details. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
The opening of new Bloomington fire station put on hold Oct 24, 2009
Work started in April 2008 on the $3 million city-funded station, located at Six Points Road and a planned extension of Mitsubishi Motorway. On Monday, the City Council will be asked to vote on a change order to waterproof concrete foundation blocks. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mitsubishi shows off big crossover version of MiEV electric hybrid Oct 23, 2009
Mitsubishi has created a big brother to the it has been showing off ... "Mitsubishi Motors believes the all-electric i-MiEV to be a gateway for its efforts to promote greater understanding and acceptance of the (electric vehicle), to promote better EV technology and to promote the establishment of an EV infrastructure in our society at large," the automaker said in a statement. (USA Today -- Money)
Topix May Struggle as Mizuho, Mitsubishi UFJ Raise Cash, Citigroup Says Oct 23, 2009
The Topix index has lagged behind the MSCI World Index this year as financial companies such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., and Mizuho Financial Group Inc. raised 1 ... Plans to toughen rules on global warming will benefit Japanese companies from Toyota Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to Toshiba Corp. that use environmentally friendly technology, Fujita said ... Mitsubishi Heavy is Japans largest , while Toshiba owns most of Westinghouse Electric Co., a U.S.-based... (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ ... Mitsubishi Electric and Electronics U.S. ... Mitsubishi International Corp.. (Clemsontigers.com)
'Sinister Car Faces' Scare Up Halloween Fun Oct 21, 2009
Some of the vehicles on the list include the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the Rolls-Royce Phantom and the Ford F-150 Raptor. If you can find the courage, check out our to see the entire list and what the Kelley Blue Book editors had to say about each menacing entry. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Mini brings back the talking car - and this time you may want to slap it Oct 21, 2009
If the driver hammers the engine on a cold morning too quickly, a voice may say "Ouch, Im not warmed up yet!It also can be mildly encouraging: For instance, the voices can also offer congratulations for taking a curve with gusto and plenty of g-force; or say something like wow 4.5 seconds of full throttle, after a lengthy launch, says Bauters.It can also suggest the driver turn on the air conditioning if the program senses ambient temperatures are hot, or tell passengers to... (USA Today -- Money)
Japanese car makers out to electrify Tokyo show Oct 19, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors recently started selling its "i MiEV" minicar. But at 4. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Housing industry hurts rebound Oct 17, 2009
Mitsubishi Power Systems 500 March 2010. Corrections Corp. of America 300 September 2010. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
NRMA to slash services, workers Oct 17, 2009
Mr Walker headed Thrifty when it was owned by Mitsubishi, but he persuaded the NRMA to pay $10 million for a 75 per cent stake while he purchased the remaining 25 per cent.. Mr Walker was convinced getting the NRMA to buy independently-owned Thrifty franchises would make the business a success. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
JAL Slumps, Investors Say Bankruptcy an Option Oct 16, 2009
But the lack of a clear growth plan for JAL is fuelling market concern that a rescue package may be throwing good money after bad, some investors said, leaving creditors such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Mizuho Financial Group out in the cold. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
Volvo S80 - be amazed Oct 15, 2009
Mitsubishi's concept is all about automation and reveals the next generation Outlander. This radical MPV concept from Honda could be a successor to the discontinued FR-V.. (iAfrica.com)
Asian shares climb on China export data Oct 14, 2009
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group sank 3. 8 per cent, leading declines by the countrys financial shares. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Vale May Bid on World's Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia, Official Says Oct 14, 2009
Other potential bidders include a French group made up of and , as well as a Japanese group including Mitsubishi Corp. and Bolivian President says the government must be a partner in any project. Any company can make a proposal, even if they havent yet contacted the government, Beltran said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Baker wins Vodafone Pajero Oct 13, 2009
Accra, Oct. 12, GNA - Mrs Gloria Attison, a 52-year-old baker at Regimanuel Gray Estates in Tema, has won the top prize of a Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4 vehicle in the second draw of the Vodafone Rewards Promotion ... The Vodafone Rewards Promotion would last until October 31, 2009, bu= t the ultimate prize package worth one million dollars, comprising of a plu= sh fully furnished four-bed room house at Trasacco Valley, a Mitsubishi Paje= ro 4x4 car with a driver and one year internet connectivity,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Girl 'a hero' after rescuing little brother from car blaze Oct 13, 2009
When they arrived, the Mitsubishi Magna sedan was fully ablaze. The officers said the boy's sister had noticed the flames and quickly dragged him from the vehicle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The car called IVy which runs on less power than a toaster Oct 12, 2009
Mitsubishi has unveiled a new hybrid off-road concept vehicle based on. 29 Sep. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
False Amber Alert Text Circulating Henderson Area Oct 11, 2009
The text message reported a Amber Alert claiming that a young boy was taken from the park in a Mitsubishi Eclipse. The text even went as far as to mention the license plate of the car which allegedly the child was supposed to be in. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Zoners Okay Replacement of Longmeadow Bridge Oct 10, 2009
The property already has a sign advertising County Line's Mitsubishi dealership. The town's regulations allow only one sign per property. (Voices, CT)
Stuck oil filter has reader stumped Oct 10, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa. 2006 Focus. (San Francisco Chronicle)
US consumer cr00004000edit plunge continues Oct 8, 2009
"Demand for credit has just gone through the floor," said Ellen Zentner, senior macro economist at Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi UFJ in New York ... "Outside of the cash-for-clunkers spending frenzy, which inherently may have required a purchaser to take out a loan, the decline in consumer credit would have continued to accelerate in August," Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJs Zentner said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asian shares rise as gold slips Oct 7, 2009
8 per cent amd Mitsubishi Corp gaining 5. 3 per cent.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Gold hits all-time high Oct 7, 2009
Mitsubishi analyst Tom Kendall said it was also ongoing concerns about the US deficit, the longer-term potential for inflation and overall higher commodities that were leading gold prices higher. At 3. (iAfrica.com)
Service Industries in U.S. Probably Stabilized in September on Recovery Oct 5, 2009
0 Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi 50. 4 Bantleon Bank AG 50. (Bloomberg -- US)
PC batteries to power cars! Oct 4, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors Corp's i-MiEV, the world's first mass-produced electric car, sells for 4. 6 million yen ($51,000) before government subsidies due mainly to high costs for lithium-ion batteries. (India Times, India)
Japan Stocks Drop for Third-Straight Week on Concern Recovery is Slowing Oct 2, 2009
The job market is in a terrible state, and consumers purse strings are still tied tight, said , a senior strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., which oversees the equivalent of $56 billion ... The worlds economy isnt up to the mark, so foreign exchange has a bigger influence on exporters earnings than usual, said Mitsubishi UFJs Ishigane ... Japans three largest banks, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. and Mizuho... (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Unemployment in U.S. Probably Rose, Payrolls Fell, Signaling Slow Recovery Oct 2, 2009
1% Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi -202 9. 9% --- -1. (Bloomberg -- US)
LA-Based Bank Strikes Deal in Discrimination Case Oct 1, 2009
The Justice Department says the case against the dealerships Union Mitsubishi and Han Kook Enterprises has not been resolved. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Mitsubishi Motors Will Display Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Tokyo Motor Show Oct 1, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors to Show Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Motor Show - Bloomberg ... Mitsubishi Motors to Show Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Motor Show ... Mitsubishi Motors aims to introduce a similar vehicle around 2013, said Noboru Mori, an advanced technology specialist at the company. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Bank strikes deal over discriminating car loans Oct 1, 2009
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court alleged that Nara Bank and the dealerships, Union Mitsubishi and Han Kook Enterprises, marked up the rates on loans to non-Asian customers, many of whom were Latino. Under the agreement, Nara Bank will pay up to $410,000 to customers who were overcharged, according to a Department of Justice news release. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Tougher, prettier Prado Oct 1, 2009
Last Updated: 02:30pm 29 Sep 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Oregon wants stimulus money to rev up electric cars Sep 30, 2009
Kulongoski made the announcement Wednesday in Portland at a news conference with officials of the carmaker Mitsubishi and the utility Portland General Electric. Then he took a spin in Mitsubishi's new all-electric vehicle, his third test drive in an electric car in recent weeks. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
