Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev have agreed to jointly explore development of mobility services with fleets of electric driverless vehicles for public and on-demand transportation. The companies will collaborate to develop a comprehensive, modular transportation system to enable clients to book rides, and mobility operators to monitor and operate self-driving car fleets. As part of its … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 February
Mitsubishi has named its all-new SUV “Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross” before it appears next month at the Geneva motor show. As befits its sharp, coupé-like contours, the Eclipse Cross name references the Eclipse sports car which amassed more than 1.4 million sales, mainly in North America between 1989 and 2012, while also referring to the cross-functional SUV nature of this new car. South Korea … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 February
Circuit of Wales has given investor details and a timescale for development of the £425 M motor sport circuit and related businesses to the Welsh Assembly. It has complied with a deadline set two weeks ago by Welsh business secretary Ken Skates and means it will now go to a more detailed plan with rigorous examination of proposals and assertions, and progress towards ground-works starting in … [Read more...]
New Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel & PHEV arrive
Britain’s best-selling plug-in hybrid has recharged its specification for 2017. While improving on the hybrid hardware which is probably the most sophisticated and civilised set up you’ll encounter in the EV sector, it has also delivered a new dynamic package under the diesel version as well. From its first appearance as a concept at the turn of the century the Outlander PHEV hit the road … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New Mitsubishi ASX
A much improved Mitsubishi ASX is now on sale, writes David Miles. The revised, higher specification 2017 Mitsubishi ASX mid-sized Crossover/SUV range costs from a competitive £16,184 on-the-road or £169 a month PCP finance plan over three years. All models have a five year, 62,500 mile warranty and keeping running costs affordable Mitsubishi’s Service Plan covering scheduled … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 December
The proposed joint venture EV platform underpinning next generation Nissan LEAF and Renault Zoe models will be used by Mitsubishi as well, says Japanese media. Mitsubishi was recently acquired by Nissan after it got into financial difficulties and has its own EV platform in the Outlander, so the future models to carry its tri-diamond badge are unknown. European makers did better than the EU … [Read more...]
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander diesel on sale
The revised Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel is now available in showrooms. There’s a host of new features to align it with the 2017 PHEV. Improved and updated interior detailing adds more luxury and refinement to the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel, while keeping functionality and value for money in mind. A new centre console and shark-fin antenna appear on all variants as standard as well as … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 November
The Volkswagen Group board will today meet and decide on the future direction of the business. It comes after escalating costs in the wake of the car-maker’s diesel deception and advances in technology which could mean far fewer workers will be needed, infuriating German car workers and who could see work exported to other countries. Vauxhall has officially opened its Police car factory, the … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi launch approved used programme
Mitsubishi has revealed details of its new industry-leading Approved Used Car Programme. Under the heading “Because It’s New To You”, the enhanced programme offers a minimum two-year vehicle warranty with no mileage limitations and two years’ roadside assistance, providing 24-hour support for motoring emergencies in the UK and Europe. An Approved Used Mitsubishi will also benefit from free … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi extend EV line, Skoda Kodiaq priced
Mitsubishi is launching a new high-specification special edition of its award-winning Outlander PHEV. For the same £32,749 as the Outlander PHEV GX3h+ on which it is based, the limited edition Juro offers the added convenience of a touchscreen CD/DVD infotainment unit with TomTom satellite navigation, smartphone integration and DAB radio as standard, while the exterior is enhanced with an … [Read more...]