PROS & CONS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Some new city cars in the lower end of the pricing spectrum are marketed in a way that is heavily skewed towards young women. The 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage LS and 2016 Holden Spark LS have both been featured in advertising suggesting young girls are […]
Mitsubishi reviews
Mitsubishi & Toyota announce Australia’s biggest recall, affects over 800,000 cars
Mitsubishi and Toyota have announced recalls for nearly a million units combined, citing various potential safety hazards. In Australia’s largest ever recall in a two-day period, 500,000 units were recalled due to a possible electrical fault with the lights, wipers and turn signals in more than eight Mitsubishi models, including […]
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review (video)
It’s billed as a “family sports car”, and even though there is nothing sporty about the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in the traditional sense of the word, it does present quite an adventurous and very capable set of skills. This is the replacement to the local Challenger – one of […]
Mitsubishi president Tetsuro Aikawa resigns following fuel economy scandal
Japanese media is reporting the resignation of Tetsuro Aikawa, Mitsubishi’s president, in the aftermath of the fuel consumption controversy that has embroiled the manufacturer. According to Nikkei Asian Review, Aikawa has fallen on his sword and will hand his position over to Osamu Masuko (below), currently Mitsubishi Motor’s CEO. Masuko […]
Nissan buying 34% of Mitsubishi Motors for 237 billion yen
It’s official, Nissan is purchasing a 34 per cent stake in Mitsubishi Motors following reports and rumours over the past 24 hours. Mitsubishi confirmed the news in a statement, saying the strategic alliance will extend an existing partnership between the two Japanese companies. Nissan bought the slice for 237 billion […]
Nissan to take controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors – report
In a possible takeover move, Nissan is considering investing 200 billion Ye (US $1.84 billion) in Mitsubishi, giving it a controlling stake in the embattled Japanese manufacturer. This could be part of a plan to dig Mitsubishi out of trouble regarding the recent fuel consumption scandal. It’s understood the boards […]
Mitsubishi cheating fuel economy tests, doesn’t affect Australian cars
Mitsubishi has become embroiled in a fuel consumption scandal that has already sent its share prices plummeting. The Japanese manufacturer earlier today admitted wrong-doing, impacting more than 600,000 units. Specifically, the issue surrounds the manipulation of fuel consumption data, resulting in presenting lower consumption rates than the actual figures. Mitsubishi […]
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs Subaru WRX STI: comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT What’s it going to be? This could be your last chance to decide whether you’d prefer the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or Subaru WRX STI. These are two of the most hotly contested affordable sports sedans to ever grace the tarmac, dirt, and Macca’s car park hangout, […]