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Thursday, March 19 

2008 to 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV's Recalled
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Mitsubishi have issued a recall of nearly 40,000 2008 to 2009 Outlander sport utility vehicles. The recall involves an incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve that may cause the valve to stick closed even when the engine is off, causing an insufficient braking assist. The lack of brake assistance may increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, potentially leading to an increased risk of crash. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible via Mitsubishi at 800-222-0037.

Source: Safecar.gov


Tuesday, February 24 

Mitsubishi Kills Raider Pickup Truck
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The mid-size Raider pickup truck from Mitsubishi and Chrysler LLC sucks and both companies knows it, which is the reason why they have officially killed off the truck. Based off of the Dodge Dakota model platform, Mitsubishi sold less than 3,000 units in all of 2008 and will not be offering a new vehicle to fill the Raider's shoes. Peace out suck-truck.

Source: Detroit Free Press


Thursday, August 21 

IIHS Crash Tests 8 Small SUVs, Jeep Wrangler Is The Suck
More in: Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, Nissan, Safety, SUV, Suzuki, Volkswagen | Comments | Permalink | 49,360 Views

Automakers are improving the crashworthiness of their vehicles and quickly installing side airbags and electronic stability control, an important crash avoidance feature, on more models. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently completed front, side, and rear crash test evaluations of 8 small SUV models. For the first time, every model the Institute tested comes equipped with electronic stability control as standard equipment. Check out the graded chart inside.

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Tuesday, June 10 

Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhone
Griffin Technology, maker of all things iPod, announced WindowSeat, Griffin's windshield mount for iPhone. With Apple's recent announcement of mapping service to iPhone, WindowSeat puts your device at eye level on your car's windshield with street maps, directions and more, safely in view and within reach. WindowSeat's mounting bracket holds your iPhone securely, while its corner-release tab lets you easily remove your device when you arrive at your destination, leaving WindowSeat locked in position for the next time you use it.

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Monday, June 2 

Drown Out Your Bosses And Read Our Recap
More in: Roundup, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Fuel, Hybrid, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 53,100 Views

If you find yourself living your life at work just like Peter Gibbons does in the movie "Office Space", and also have the following opinion: "We weren't meant to spend it this way. Human beings were not meant to sit in little cubicles staring at computer screens all day, filling out useless forms and listening to eight different bosses drone on about about mission statements", then stop what you're doing, and take a couple minutes to read through our blogs from last week.

Oh and by the way, how was Hawaiian shirt day last Friday? Did you remember to wear your shirt and jeans?

Toyota Develops 7.0 Liter V8 Motor For Heavy Duty Diesel Tundra

GasBuddy.com Shows You Cheapest Gas Spots

New Fuel Saving Tires Hit Market

The Price Of Gasoline Explained In Detail

New 2009 Dodge Ram Is 20 Percent More Fuel Efficient

Mitsubishi L200 Pickup Sells For $45k, Includes Ugly Body Upgrades

Snowsport HD Utility Plow Releases New Fast And Easy To Install Mount For Toyota FJ Cruiser

2009 Harley-Davidson Edition Ford F-450 Looks Cool, Right Timing?

Double Friday Beerblog: Coors Light Beer To Be Used In E85 Ethanol


Tuesday, May 27 

Mitsubishi L200 Pickup Sells For $45k, Includes Ugly Body Upgrades
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Mitsubishi Motors of Europe have teamed up with Walkinshaw Performance to release their special edition L200 small pickup truck, with a whopping $45,000 dollar price tag, which does not include the suspension and exhaust upgrades, but does include it's ugly body panels and exterior accessories. Powered by a inline four cylinder 2.5 liter diesel engine, the small pickup boasts 168 horse power and 231 foot pounds of torque.

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Tuesday, May 6 

Solid By Design To Produce AMP Research's Patented Alloy Fuel Door
Solid By Design, Inc. has been granted a license by AMP Research to manufacture AMP’ patented Alloy Fuel Doors exclusively for the automotive aftermarket. AMP Research will continue to manufacture its custom alloy fuel-filler doors sold through OEM accessory programs that include GM, Ford, Chrysler, Mazda, Mitsubishi.

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Wednesday, September 5 

Monster Bumpers Releases New Stealth Bumper
Monster Bumpers have released their 2008 Stealth Bumper for all major truck makes and models. Applications include Chevy, Ford, Dodge, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Nissan or Toyota trucks. The Stealth Bumper features a black textured powdercoat finish, as well as holes that are cut out for auxillary lighting. Their bumpers are also winch ready. Check out the rest of their products on Truck Hownd.

Thursday, September 21 

Mitsubishi Launches Triton Urban Sports Pickup
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Mitsubishi Triton Urban Sports PickupMitsubishi today announced the Japanese market launch of its Thailand built Triton urban sports pickup, priced at 2,940,000 yen including consumption tax and available from affiliated dealers throughout Japan. MMC started taking advance reservations on August 7 for the first 300 Tritons, and has already well received firm orders for 180 units. With the launch, further 300 units have been made available.

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Thursday, March 16 

Mitsubishi Halts Raider Pickup Production
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Mitsubishi Raider PickupAutoWeek reports, "Mitsubishi has asked the Chrysler group to halt production temporarily of the slow-selling Raider as the pickup languishes on dealers' lots... The dealers are not doing well with that truck. We can't hide that," says Chuck Barber, a member of the Mitsubishi dealer council. "It needs to be priced more competitively."

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Monday, February 13 

Ford Recalls 211,432, DC Recalls 39,274 Trucks
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"Ford is recalling 211,432 of its 2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a potentially faulty warning light for anti-lock brakes, U.S. safety regulators said. Separately, the NHTSA said DaimlerChrysler AG was recalling 39,274 2006 model-year Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Mitsubishi Raider pickup trucks," MSNBC reports.

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Wednesday, November 2 

Mitsubishi Unveils Ralliart Raider Concept
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The Car Connection.com delivers a first look at Mitsubishi's Ralliart Raider Concept from the halls of SEMA. The concept got its base from their all-new raider pickup. Couple that with a feather-light carbon fiber body, a twin-turbo 4.7L V-8 and all wheel drive rolling on set of 22's and you have yourself one hell of a truck easily capable of awakening every single hair on your arm just from the thought of sliding behind the leather wrapped steering wheel.

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Monday, September 26 

2006 Mitsubishi Raider Truck Goes On Sale
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2006 Mitsubishi Raider DuroCross Double CabMitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced on Friday the pricing of the all-new 2006 Raider mid-size truck. With a starting price of $19,180, the all-new Mitsubishi Raider pickup offers buyers an exciting new choice in the light truck market. Available in a combination of extended and double cab body styles, two- and four-wheel drive and equipped with six-passenger seating, the Raider will appeal to truck buyers and those looking for fresh alternatives to mid-size sedans and SUVs. Raiders will begin arriving in dealerships this weekend.

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Mitsubishi Unveils Triton Pickup
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The new Mitsubishi "Triton" 1-ton pickup truck (not to be mistaken for any Ford Triton engine-based product) has been unveiled to Thailand, and if successful, will be rolled out globally.

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Thursday, August 11 

 
Mitsubishi to Launch 6 New Models by 2008
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Mitsubishi Motors North America is in the process of launching six new or redesigned models in the U.S. as the company tries to rebuild its crumbling business. [Inside Line]

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Monday, November 15 

 
The Raider
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"Mitsubishi's 2006 Dakota-based mid-size pickup truck, the Raider, will be officially introduced in January at the NAIAS. But we caught a sneak peek this week as it was being transported inSouthern California.

The Cypress, California-designed Raider will be powered by a 3.7-liter V-6 with 210 horsepower, or an optional 4.7-liter V-8 with 230 hp."

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