Renault-Nissan Alliance chief Carlos Ghosn (above) is expected to become the new chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), says Japan’s Nikkei news agency. The likely appointment follows Nissan’s 34 per cent stake in MMC, announced back in May and due to be ratified next week. Mitsubishi would then effectively become part of the Nissan group. Nissan spent … [Read more...] about Renault-Nissan chief Ghosn set to become new boss of Mitsubishi
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Next Navara and Triton utes to share platforms, parts
The next-generation Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton utes are not due in New Zealand for another eight years or so – but they will almost certainly share the same platform and componentry, like the current Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50. Nissan Motor Company CEO Carlos Ghosn said as much after he signed a deal with his Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) opposite Osamu … [Read more...] about Next Navara and Triton utes to share platforms, parts
Mitsubishi Triton: Fifth-generation offers a new route for the ute
I went to Japan in late 2005 to drive the fourth-generation Triton. I expected the usual route for a ute: a beat over mix of good and bad roads and some 4WD work. Instead, Mitsubishi confined the drive to its high-speed banked test circuit. Why? Because it said it wanted to show the double-cab test ute was underpinned by a chassis that showed car-like characteristics. It … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Triton: Fifth-generation offers a new route for the ute
Plug-in Mitsubishi SUV joins list of vehicles the NZ government likes
The plug-in petrol-electric Mitsubishi Outlander, the only vehicle of its type in New Zealand, has joined the list of vehicles approved for use by government fleets. The hybrid SUV (above) is the latest to be added to the ‘All of Government’ catalogue of 87 vehicle types from seven carmakers: Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, Holden, Hyundai, Mazda, and Suzuki. The seven supply more … [Read more...] about Plug-in Mitsubishi SUV joins list of vehicles the NZ government likes
Pajero Sport replaces Challenger in Mitsubishi NZ line-up
The new Pajero Sport will be “absolutely tailor-made for New Zealand” when it joins the carmaker’s line-up early next year, says Mitsubishi Motors NZ marketing manager Daniel Cook. The SUV was unveiled 48 hours ago in Thailand where it will be built alongside the new Triton ute. It effectively replaces the Mitsubishi Challenger in NZ. “Pajero Sport is much more refined than … [Read more...] about Pajero Sport replaces Challenger in Mitsubishi NZ line-up