DaimlerChrysler has appointed Rolf Eckrodt as president and chief executive of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC), cementing its hold over the Japanese manufacturer. The move comes despite repeated claims by outgoing CEO Takashi Sonobe he would retain operational control.
Mitsubishi Motors UK says it is investigating why a passenger airbag in an R-reg Shogun deployed while parked at a Bristol dealership.
Mitsubishi Motors' CZ2 concept car, looking a bit like a more trendy version of the Peugeot 206, provides a glimpse at the B-segment model the company will make at its factory in the Netherlands in 2004.
Mitsubishi Motors' executives at the Tokyo motor show today introduced the company's new design identity by showing concept cars that they claim represent a cornerstone of the company's turnaround plan.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced the appointment of Stefan Jacoby as president & CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Europe.
Jim Tyrrell, managing director of Mitsubishi Motors UK, believes the early introduction of end-of-life recycling regulations would “bankrupt everyone in the industry”.
Mitsubishi Motors UK continues to increase its nationwide dealer network with three new sites opening in the next five weeks.
Mitsubishi Motors UK is extending one of their latest retail offers to include Shogun Pinin five door, due to customer demand.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has admitted its franchised dealers will have serviced 'grey' imports stolen and imported to the UK by Japanese criminal gangs.
Mitsubishi Motors UK is recalling Lancer Evolution IV and V models imported unofficially almost a year after the recall was issued in Japan. It has taken until now to track the vehicles down, the company says.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has changed its new and used car warranty programmes in a move designed to give owners improved cover and increase selling opportunities for dealers.
Mitsubishi Motors, in Cirencester, has appointed a new finance director, 52 year old Nobuo Eguchi. He replaces Masaki Takahashi who is retiring after holding the position for two years.
Senior white collar redundancies are expected to follow the announcement of a radical management restructure at Mitsubishi Motors.
Mitsubishi Motors is to import an additional 100 used FTO coupes from Japan, which will be converted to meet UK safety and emission standards for sale through its Red Zebra network.
Mitsubishi Motors today reported record losses in the last financial year, blaming a costly product recall after admitting it had deceived regulators on the number of defective cars sold to consumers for 30 years.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has opened a new dealership, Humming Bird Mitsubishi in St Albans. This new appointment in Hertfordshire will serve an area covering Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, Harpenden and, of course, St Albans.
Mitsubishi Motors UK is pumping £2m into Bristol Rugby Club over the next five years. The team will be renamed Bristol Shoguns.
Mitsubishi Motors has introduced a special edition Carisma, the Mirage, based on the 1.8GDI Equippe.
Mitsubishi Motors has appointed Darren Holness as general manager of marketing. He joins from Ford of Britain where he was sales planning and analysis.
DaimlerChrysler has confirmed it will buy Volvo's 3.3% stake in the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
