Having driven all of the popular 4×4 utes available in Australia, we’re convinced the latest Mitsubishi Triton Exceed is the most off-road-capable package on the new-car market. Don’t believe us? We put together a proper 4×4 test to see if we could get it stuck. And by “proper 4×4 test” […]
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Mitsubishi to share future Renault-Nissan EV platform – report
Renault-Nissan will share an EV platform and technology with not only Renault as previously reported for the next LEAF and Zoe, but also newly-acquired Mitsubishi. The plans is set to help reduce costs on upcoming electric vehicles. According to Nikkei, Nissan and Renault are already well underway working on the […]
2017 Mitsubishi Triton update now on sale in Australia
Some revisions have been made to the Mitsubishi Triton ute for the 2017 model year update, with added technology and safety for most variants. All 2017 model pick-up models (body tray) come with a reversing camera as standard, along with a rear step bumper bar for the GLX double cab. […]
What the 2018 Mitsubishi ASX could look like
Mitsubishi is thought to be preparing an all-new ASX, which would be a good thing as the small SUV still proves very popular with Australian buyers. It’s currently the second-best-selling small SUV in the class only behind the Mazda CX-3, year-to-date (through October). Widely believed to be based on the […]
2017 Mitsubishi ASX now on sale in Australia from $25,000
Mitsubishi has announced a refresh for its ever-popular ASX small SUV in Australia, which boasts a number of exterior and interior upgrades over its predecessor. With the 2017 ASX, Mitsubishi has drawn design influence from the Outlander and Pajero Sport’s ‘dynamic shield’ design language, adding some black and chrome finishes […]
Mitsubishi posts quarterly loss following consumption scandal
Mitsubishi Motors has reported its first quarterly loss in just under six years, suffering from a decline in domestic sales after it cheated on fuel consumption criteria. Mitsubishi, which is Japan’s sixth-largest auto manufacturer, posted an operating loss of ¥36.2 billion (about AU$454 million), the first reported loss since June […]
Nissan completes 34% stake in Mitsubishi, largest shareholder
Mitsubishi Motors has officially become part of the Renault-Nissan alliance after a $2.3 billion deal was finalised overnight. While news of the acquisition had been around for a while, the details have taken some time to be ironed out. Now though, everything has been finalised. The 17 year-long partnership of […]
Ram 1200 ute announced for Middle East, rebadged Triton
The pickup ute sector is becoming a beehive of platform-sharing and badge engineering the world over. For example; the new Ram 1200 Truck, also known as a Mitsubishi Triton. The Nissan Navara has spawned the Renault Alaskan and a Mercedes-Benz product to be unveiled later this month. Mazda’s BT-50 successor […]