Mitsubishi Lancer

Tokyo, June 26, 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for May 2008.

Production: total and in Japan
Total global production came in at 98,959 units, a decline of 8.7 percent over May last year and marking the third consecutive monthly decrease. Production volume in Japan at 62,039 units was up 7.8 percent, the 20th consecutive month of year-on-year growth and marking a new record for May since Mitsubishi Motors spun off its truck and bus operations in 2003.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Redesigned Car Receives 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award from AutoPacific

CYPRESS, Calif., June 24, 2008 -- Adding to its impressive collection of industry awards and accolades, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer has been recognized as the compact car with the highest owner satisfaction rating, after receiving the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award within the compact car category.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Motors' Global C-Segment Platform Continues To Drive Brand As Demand Within Compact Vehicle Segment Increases

CYPRESS, CA, April 30, 2008 -- As the market demand for compact vehicles increases with the help of rising gas prices, sales of Mitsubishi Motors' Lancer and Outlander vehicles continue to drive the brand's caché. Built on the same global C-Segment platform, the two model lines accounted for 44.2 percent of Mitsubishi Motors North America's (MMNA) total sales in the calendar year 2007.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

CYPRESS, Calif., March 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total February 2008 sales of 9,105.

-- Mitsubishi Galant was the volume leader at 2,424, up 16.4% from last February's volume and up 22.2% calendar year-to-date.
-- Mitsubishi Eclipse closed at 2,079 up 6.8% from last February's volume. This was Mitsubishi Eclipse's best February in six years.
-- Mitsubishi Lancer closed at 1,647 up 48.4% for February and up 14.1% calendar year-to-date.
-- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder sales were 890, up 29.0% for the month and 58.2% calendar year-to-date.
-- Overall Mitsubishi sales were off 6.4% for February compared to February 2007 sales of 9,726.

Tokyo, February 26, 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Prototype-S sport hatchback concept its global debut at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 4 through March 16 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general public on March 6).

Mitsubishi Prototype-S

Mitsubishi Motors, Cypress Police Department Reunite Efforts to Help "Keep Kids Off Drugs"

CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors announced today that calendar year 2007 (CY07) sales were 128,993, an 8.8% increase compared to 2006 and Mitsubishi's best sales year since 2004.

In December, sales of the fuel-efficient Mitsubishi Lancer sedan were 1,537, up 49.4 percent, marking the ninth monthly sales increase for Lancer in the past ten months. Overall December sales this year were 5,904, a decrease of 40.4 percent compared to December 2006.

Other 2007 sales highlights:

-- Mitsubishi Outlander sales for the year were 23,285, up 103% from 2006.
-- 2007 calendar year Mitsubishi Lancer sales were up 61%.
-- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible sales were up 8% for the year over 2006.

Cypress, Calif. -- The all-new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer brings the bold, dynamic and taut lines of the company's show-stopping Concept-X to the showroom. The stunning Concept X previewed not only the next generation compact sport sedan from Mitsubishi, but also a new design language to convey an unmistakable brand identity. The exciting new design serves as the perfect showcase to package the 2008 Lancer's European-inspired driving dynamics, refined interior appointments and impressive equipment levels.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Redesign Beats Out 2008 Honda Accord

IRVINE, Calif., December 11, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book®, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announces the Chevrolet Malibu as the winner of the “2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle” award. According to the kbb.com editorial team, the newly redesigned 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is being honored for taking the important mid-size car category to a new level of overall refinement. Specifically, its stylish sheetmetal, attractive interior, well-sorted ride-and-handling characteristics and quiet – all in a very affordable vehicle – combined to produce a value equation that set it apart from the pack.

November 15, 2007 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- The all-new Mitsubishi Lancer for 2008 delivers thrilling dynamics, "class-up" value, advanced safety and cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package. The new Lancer brings the bold, dynamic lines of the Mitsubishi Concept-X to the showroom, with a shark-nosed front end, a distinct wedge-like profile and crisp, taut lines.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Lancer is available as the value-minded DE, the well-equipped ES and the sport-tuned GTS.

Tokyo, November 27, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for October 2007.

Total global production came in at 124,136 units, an increase of 14.8 percent over October 2006 and marking the eighth consecutive monthly increase since March this year. Production volume in Japan increased 10.1 percent to 75,316 units, the thirteenth consecutive month of year-on-year growth. This growth was driven by a 28.8 percent increase in output (26,378 units) of the new Mitsubishi Lancer for the Russian, North American, and Middle East and African markets and by a 147.9 percent increase in output (14,789 units) of the new Mitsubishi Outlander for the U.S., European and Chinese markets.

Also on Display, Mitsubishi Premiere Vehicles All-New Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L SE and Mitsubishi Concept-cX

November 14, 2007 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today debuted to North America the all-new and much-anticipated 2008 Lancer Evolution. Building on the success of the all-new Mitsubishi Lancer launched in spring 2007, and the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander crossover SUV, Mitsubishi introduces the high-performance 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which was recently awarded Popular Mechanic's 2008 Automotive Excellence Award (Fun to Drive category.) Also making their North America debuts are the new Outlander 2.4L SE and the innovative Concept-cX.

Mitsubishi Experiences Best September Since 2003

CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported September sales of 12,102 units, up 17.6 % from last year's September volume of 10,287. Calendar year-to-date sales are 105,826 up 17.4% compared to last year's first-nine-months total.

Sales of the fuel efficient 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer sedan and the Mitsubishi Outlander crossover sport utility continue to lead the way:

-- Mitsubishi Lancer sales were 2,372 units, up 9.4% from last September's volume; and up 77% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Mitsubishi Outlander closed at 1,624 units, up 148% from last year's volume; and up 172% from last year's CYTD volume.