NIESYA MOBIL: Maret 2009

Senin, 30 Maret 2009

Mitsubishi Confirms To Wear Peugeot Badge in Europe

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. today confirmed that it will provide electric car technology to French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen starting in late 2010 or early 2011. The two companies will produce a vehicle based upon Mitsubishi's iMiEV vehicle that will be marketed under the Peugeot brand.

Mitsubishi described its agreement with Peugeot as a memorandum of understanding that is "consistent with its worldwide electric vehicle strategy."

Mitsubishi's iMiEV technology currently is being tested in Japan -- where it is scheduled to debut this summer -- as well as in the U.S., Europe and New Zealand.

Today's announcement confirmed media reports about an electric car technology collaboration that surfaced last summer shortly after Mitsubishi became a minority partner in Peugeot's new $465 million plant in Russia.

Mitsubishi still plans to market its own line of electric vehicles in Europe. The Peugeot deal "would be mutually beneficial since the collaboration of MMC and PSA Peugeot Citroen will ease and accelerate the introduction of their electric vehicles in the European market," according to a statement on Mitsubishi's Web site.

Mitsubishi plans to introduce electric cars in Japan this summer. Closer to home, Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric have been testing the zero-emissions four-passenger electric vehicle.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2009

Mitsubishi will introduce its latest Pajero Sport SUV next month at the annual Moscow International Auto Salon. The new Mitsu bruiser, known on the South side of the Americas as the Mitsubishi Montero, will feature 2- or 3-row seating along with water-repellent seats and a waterproof luggage compartment floor. They're features Mitsubishi claims to be "ideal for leisure use." We suppose that depends upon your idea of leisure. Two diesels along with a gas V6 will power the Pajero Sport, which, coupled with its Russian introduction, should tell you it's not coming here. Full release and a shot from the rear after the jump. :D

Following a teaser press release earlier in July (see here), Mitsubishi has released further details and additional images on the all-new Pajero Sport SUV that will be publicly unveiled at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 to be held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow between August 26 and September 7. The 2009 Pajero Sport will be sold in Russia, Australia, South America, Middle East and selected Asian markets but not in North America or Western Europe. Sales are expected to begin this fall.

2009 Mitsubishi Pajero SportThe new Pajero Sport (also called Montero Sport or Challenger, depending on the market) is based on a new ladder-frame. Mitsubishi says that bending and torsional rigidity in the new frame are 100% and 50% (respectively) higher than before thus improving the vehicle's reliability in off-road use as well as improving handling and ride comfort. The new Pajero Sport SUV is also larger than its predecessor with an overall length of 4695 mm (compared with 4620 mm for the old model); overall width of 1815 mm (1775 mm); overall height of 1800 mm (1730 mm); and wheelbase of 2800 mm (2725 mm). -Continued

Power will be supplied by a choice of three engines including 2.5-liter and 3.2-liter turbodiesels and a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline unit. In Russia, the Pajero Sport will be offered exclusively with the 3.2-liter common rail diesel engine that produces an output of 163 HP at 3,500 rpm and 343 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. Transmission choices include a 4-speed Sport Mode automatic or a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The large SUV uses Mitsubishi Motors' All Wheel Control-inspired Super Select 4WD driveline which feeds maximum drive torque to the wheels with the most grip. The Pajero Sport will also be available with an optional rear differential lock that eliminates the speed differential between the rear wheels to help the driver extract his vehicle in sticky situations.

Depoending on the market, the Pajero Sport SUV will be available in either a 2-row (5-passenger) or 3-row (7-passenger) seating configuration both of which feature water-repellent seats and a waterproof luggage compartment floor. Adding to its versatility, the front seatbacks can recline fully to provide a flat surface together with the rear seats. The rear seats also boast a 150 mm slide travel, allowing various configurations for occupant and luggage spaces.

Source:
http://jalopnik.com/
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/

Mitsubishi Announcement On Dakkar Rally

Tokyo, Mitsubishi announced that their retreat from participation in the event Dakkar Rally. This is done to reduce expenditures due to the impact of global crisis. After begins by Honda that their declare the retreat from Honda's Formula 1 racing event, now Mitsubishi Motors Corp. to become a car manufacturer at Japan's have last states withdraw from the activities of Motorsport event.

"The Economic Global incidential decreasing needs to create a company have to focus in more stringent income source ," Mitsubishi said in a statement as Reuters . During the 26-time participate in Dakar, Mitsubishi has reach 12 victories, including seven consecutive victories from 2001 until 2007. Mitsubishi also participated in the last event Dakkar Rally that held in Argentina and Chile.

"The Discussion (on the participation in the future) is already in progress and continue to first during the race. But the decision in the end is today," said Adam Sorkin's Mitsubishi.

While Dakar Rally 2009 yesterday, mitsubishi strengthened by Pascal Maimon, Gilles Picard, S. Lucas Cruz, Jean Paul Cottret, Hiroshi Masuoka Stephane Peterhansel, Luc Alphand and Joan Nani Roma. Not only in Dakar Rally, Mitsubishi also end their participation in the Spain Steel rally and also Portugal Steel Rally.

Mitsubishi Announcement About Dakkar Rally

"The Discussion (on the participation in the future) is already in progress and continue to first during the race. But the decision in the end is today," said Adam Sorkin's Mitsubishi.