Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors Posts Record Sales in the Philippines in FY2023

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024

TOKYO, Apr 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that it posted record retail sales of 81,473 vehicles(1) in the Philippines in FY2023, an increase of 34 percent from the previous fiscal year and the highest volume since FY2017.

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  • TOKYO, Apr 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that it posted record retail sales of 81,473 vehicles(1) in the Philippines in FY2023, an increase of 34 percent from the previous fiscal year and the highest volume since FY2017.
  • "Mitsubishi Motors has been involved in production and sales in the Philippines for more than 60 years, contributing to that country's economy and earning the solid confidence of customers," said Tatsuo Nakamura, Executive Vice President (responsible for Sales) of Mitsubishi Motors.
  • Mitsubishi Motors has signed a joint venture agreement with Security Bank(3), a financial institution in the Philippines on April 9 to establish Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines Inc., a retail finance company that will offer financing services to Mitsubishi Motors' customers.
  • Going forward, Mitsubishi Motors has plans for further sales expansion in the Philippines through Security Bank's extensive lineup of retail financial products.

All-New Triton Confirmed as First Double-Cab Pickup Truck to Achieve 2024 Five-Star ANCAP Safety Rating

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024

In December 2023, the all-new Triton also achieved a five-star safety rating in the 2023 ASEAN NCAP(4), a comprehensive safety performance assessment for new vehicles in the ASEAN region.

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  • In December 2023, the all-new Triton also achieved a five-star safety rating in the 2023 ASEAN NCAP(4), a comprehensive safety performance assessment for new vehicles in the ASEAN region.
  • Mitsubishi Motors remains committed to its safety philosophy of achieving a mobility society with zero traffic accidents through continued efforts to develop safety technologies and to spread knowledge about traffic safety.
  • The all-new Triton is Mitsubishi Motors' one-ton pickup truck that traces its roots back to the Forte launched in 1978.
  • The all-new Triton will debut sequentially in approximately 100 countries around the world.

Mitsubishi Motors Celebrates Production of 100,000th fully electric minivehicle

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Venerdì, Marzo 22, 2024

TOKYO, Mar 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that cumulative production of the Mitsubishi Motors eK X EV and Nissan Sakura electric minivehicles reached a record 100,000 units just after one year and 10 months since manufacturing began.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that cumulative production of the Mitsubishi Motors eK X EV and Nissan Sakura electric minivehicles reached a record 100,000 units just after one year and 10 months since manufacturing began.
  • The eK X EV and Nissan Sakura began production in May 2022 at Mitsubishi Motors' Mizushima Plant and reached a cumulative production volume of 50,000 units in its first year, and today has achieved 100,000 units in less than two years.
  • The eK X EV and Nissan Sakura were born from the expertise of Mitsubishi Motors and Nissan, both pioneers in the EV field, and the vehicles have been recognized by numerous automotive industry awards as an ideal form of mobility in accelerating Japan toward decarbonization.
  • A model symbolic of the successful partnership with Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors is committed to further improving the production quality of the eK X EV and Nissan Sakura in an effort to allow more customers to experience the vehicles.

Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, and Mitsubishi Motors will jointly establish a new company to run an online platform providing comprehensive EV related services

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024

TOKYO, Mar 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation aim to jointly establish a new company "EVNION Inc." in June 2024 , to operate an online platform to provide one-stop services relating to electric vehicles (EV).

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  • TOKYO, Mar 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation aim to jointly establish a new company "EVNION Inc." in June 2024 , to operate an online platform to provide one-stop services relating to electric vehicles (EV).
  • Such establishment of EVNION will be subject to receipt of regulatory clearances from the relevant authorities.
  • EVNION will operate a unique online platform "EVNION PLACE" (hereafter: "the platform") that offers comprehensive EV-related services to customers in Japan, regardless of brand and whether it is a commercial vehicle or a passenger car.
  • With the keyword "to unite", the name of the company was decided: "EVNION: EV + Union"

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Executive Promotion

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024

Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

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  • Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
    Reports to President & CEO, Mark Chaffin
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announces the promotion of Katherine Knight to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.
  • She will continue to report to Mark Chaffin, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As part of its mid-term plan, "Challenge 2025", MMNA's parent company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, emphasizes the drive towards more sustainable growth, strengthening of compliance and governance, and social-value creation.
  • Knight's promotion announced today will help ensure that MMNA is a global leader in the realization of future success in these critical areas.

Nissan Launches The Arc Business Plan to Drive Value and Enhance Competitiveness and Profitability

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Lunedì, Marzo 25, 2024

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today launched The Arc, its new business plan to drive value and strengthen competitiveness.

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  • Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today launched The Arc, its new business plan to drive value and strengthen competitiveness.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325809457/en/
    Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today launched The Arc, its new business plan to drive value and strengthen competitiveness.
  • The plan is positioned as a bridge between the Nissan NEXT business transformation plan running from fiscal* 2020 through fiscal 2023 and Nissan Ambition 2030, the company’s long-term vision.
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    The plan is positioned as a bridge between the Nissan NEXT business transformation plan running from fiscal* 2020 through fiscal 2023 and Nissan Ambition 2030, the company’s long-term vision.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS RECOGNIZED BY S&P GLOBAL MOBILITY FOR THE "MOST IMPROVED ALTERNATIVE POWERTRAIN LOYALTY TO MAKE FOR 2023"

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Giovedì, Febbraio 29, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that it has been recognized by S&P Global Mobility for having the "Most Improved Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make" for the 2023 calendar year1.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that it has been recognized by S&P Global Mobility for having the "Most Improved Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make" for the 2023 calendar year1.
  • The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is the perfect stepping-stone from today's internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to tomorrow's full battery-electric vehicles (BEV).
  • But its ability to operate on both electricity and gasoline also is the perfect destination vehicle for some customers too.
  • "In today's hypercompetitive market, retaining customers is more important than ever," said Joe LaFeir, president, Automotive Insights, S&P Global Mobility.

Triton and Xforce win iF DESIGN AWARD 2024

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Mercoledì, Marzo 6, 2024

TOKYO, Mar 6, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the all-new Triton(1) - a one-ton pickup truck - and the all-new Xforce compact SUV have won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 in the product design discipline(2).

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  • TOKYO, Mar 6, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the all-new Triton(1) - a one-ton pickup truck - and the all-new Xforce compact SUV have won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 in the product design discipline(2).
  • Identifying outstanding design for 70 years, the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the world's most prestigious design awards organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH based in Hannover, Germany.
  • For the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024, around 11,000 entries submitted from 72 countries were judged by a jury of 132 international design experts based on five criteria - idea, form, function, differentiation and impact.
  • (2) The winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD are selected in nine disciplines which include product design, packaging design, communication design, interior architecture, professional concept, service design, architecture, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI).

National High School in the Philippines Built with the Support of Mitsubishi Motors Holds Opening Ceremony

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Martedì, Febbraio 20, 2024

TOKYO, Feb 20, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - A junior high school(1) in Santa Rita, Samar, Republic of the Philippines, whose building was constructed with the support of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors), has held its opening ceremony.

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  • TOKYO, Feb 20, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - A junior high school(1) in Santa Rita, Samar, Republic of the Philippines, whose building was constructed with the support of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors), has held its opening ceremony.
  • Mitsubishi Motors contributed 4.96 million yen, together with voluntary donations(2) from Mitsubishi Motors employees, to construct a national high school building and donate equipment such as tablet arm chairs, projectors, and fans.
  • The opening ceremony was attended by Principal Violeta Duran and other dignitaries, as well as Takehisa Usami, Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (hereafter, MMPC).
  • This is indeed our great pleasure and pride that our support has served to help build the new national high school building.

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Wins 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award For Best Small Utility

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Giovedì, Febbraio 15, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced that the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid was honored with the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Small Utility.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced that the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid was honored with the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Small Utility.
  • They gave the Outlander the Plug-in Hybrid treatment well before anyone else, and this year, the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid attains its well-deserved recognition by securing the Best Small Utility choice award for the first time."
  • The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has consistently received acclaim from both automotive experts and consumers alike.
  • In addition to the MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award, the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has clinched two consecutive Green Car Journal Family Green Car of the Year awards.