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Mitsubishi Plug-In Hybrid SUV Planned for 2013

Mitsubishi has confirmed a plug-in hybrid SUV is under development, and could reach markets around 2013. The new Mitsubishi SUV hybrid version will be made of the next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander, and that version of its new powertrain will go into a next-generation Lancer Evolution.

Yoshikazu Nakamura, Mitsubishi's GM of electric vehicles, told Automotive News that the "final product will be similar to the PX-MiEV concept shown at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show." The show…

Mazda MX-O Concept

The Mazda MX-0 was designed by the Mazda Design Team of North America, and was the Japanese auto maker's entry into the LA Design Challenge.

"The theme of the design challenge is to focus on producing something that is lightweight, specifically, under 1000 lb." The MX-0 uses a bonded, two-piece monocoque structure for the safety cell, subframes, panels and interior materials. All of these components are then manufactured using something called "automated composite sandwich…
Tokyo, November 24, 2010 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that it reached 5,000 units*1 of its i-MiEV new generation electric vehicle (EV) produced at its Mizushima Plant as of November 23rd.
 
MMC was first in the world to start production of a full-fledged mass production EV with the i-MiEV in June of 2009. The month after that MMC introduced the i-MiEV to the Japanese market, and has sold about 3,000 units to…
Kia Motors America looks to the future at 2010 SEMA show with a variety of concept and production-intent Vehicles

(SEOUL) November 2, 2010 ? Arriving at the gateway to the 2010-2011 auto show season, Kia Motors America (KMA) is ready to roll at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas with a diverse and attention-grabbing lineup of concept and production-intent vehicles to further showcase Kia's eye-catching new generation of vehicles.  Additionally?