List of articles tagged: Mitsubishi

For the first time, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has decided to select the most demanding European market as global launch pad for an all-new vehicle. This March, the Geneva Motor Show will see the world premiere of a strategic and innovative premium vehicle, to be retailed sequentially during 2012 – a car of substance that will reflect a gradual transformation in Mitsubishi’s design language.

The much awaited new model of the SUV Pajero will be launched in the first quarter of year 2012. Making this announcement, Mr. Manoj Jha, Managing Director of Hindustan Motors Limited, which manufactures and markets Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s Pajero and other vehicles also in India, stated here today, “We had decided to launch Pajero as well as new variants from the HM stable at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. However, some dislocation of operations at Mitsubishi Motors’ Thailand facility due to natural calamity and unexpected events compelled us to alter our plans for participation in the auto show.”

More than two dozen owners of Mitsubishi Pajeros participated in the Pajero Heart-in-Mouth (HIM) rally in Vadodara. The adventurous and adrenaline-charged sports utility vehicle (SUV) event came on the heels of similar rallies organized very successfully in Ludhiana and Delhi recently. HIM rallies will be held in Pune, Bengaluru and Coimbatore in the coming months.

Mitsubishi’s much awaited and renowned Pajero Heart-in Mouth rally enthralled car enthusiasts in the national capital region today. The adventurous and adrenaline-charged sports utility vehicle (SUV) event came on the heels of its first leg organized very successfully in Ludhiana recently. The rally was organised to provide owners of the legendary Mitsubishi Pajero a unique opportunity to explore and experience the outstanding off-roading capabilities of the iconic SUV which has the unique distinction of having won the world’s toughest car driving contest, Dakar Rally, as many as 13 times.

Mitsubishi has launched a limited edition of the Outlander. The new variant named Outlander Chrome is packed with new stylish and attractive features which enhance its sporty and fashionable looks.  The recently concluded Delhi Couture Week (July 22-25, 2011) witnessed an exclusive Outlander enclosure and a fleet of Outlanders ferrying models and celebrities to the venue.

Meco Motorsport is set to launch a rally school initiative with JK Tyres. The announcement was made by Mr Akbar Ebrahim, President, MECO Motorsports and Mr Hari Singh, Manager Motorsports, JK Tyre & Industries Limited, on the sidelines of the recently concluded Round 1 of the 14th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2011.

Hindustan Motors- Mitsubishi launched its second dealership in Pune here today, taking its total dealership count to 44. The facility, under the auspices of Pethkar Motors Pvt. Ltd., was inaugurated by Mr. Yoshiaki Wada, Head - Marketing and Channel Development, HM-Mitsubishi Motors.

Mitsubishi will discontinue the manufacture of their sports sedan, the Lancer Evo or Evo. Having already taken out and launched 10 editions of the car the company has decided to discontinue with the Evo. Hence Evo X will be the last we will see of the sports sedan worldwide. 

Auto Mall 2010, a 5 days automobile extravaganza, was inaugurated at the Gurgaon Shopping Festival, at Leisure Valley, Sec-29, Gurgaon. It is scheduled from the 6th to the 10th October, 2010. Auto Mall 2010 is slated to be full of action and entertainment. It is hosting some of the best national and international automotive brands in the country along with related products and services.

Hindustan Motors-Mitsubishi has announced that it will be raising the prices of the Outlander 2010, from September 1, 2010. The price hike, which will be in the range of 1.5 to 2%, is primarily due to the rising input costs and the appreciation of the Japanese Yen against the Indian Rupee.