Bill Penney Mitsubishi

The American version of 2011's Mitsubishi i-Miev is about one foot longer and just over 4 inches wider than the Japanese model on sale overseas. The interior in America's i-MiEV appears upgraded for this market too, with the noticeably absent in-dash navigation system.

Does this mean navigation won't be a standard feature in the i-Miev? We haven't heard yet - but the car will make its way, fully stocked to the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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."

Last year, the already very affordably priced 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor crossover utility vehicle (CUV) saw numerous premium features such as a hands-free Bluetooth® system with voice recognition added across the entire model lineup. But for the 2011 model year Endeavor, this capable crossover receives its most upscale, value-packed equipment package added to two of its most popular models completely free of charge: Both the 2WD and AWD versions of the Endeavor SE now include the Navigation & Sunroof package that consists of a touch-screen DVD-based navigation system, rear view back-up camera, power sunroof and a cargo cover at no cost to the consumer.

In addition to the front- and all-wheel drive iterations of the Endeavor SE, the 2WD Endeavor LS

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will host the world premiere of the North American version of its i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Wednesday, November 17 to Sunday November 28 (open to the general public from Friday, November 19). In addition, the Outlander Sport compact CUV (RVR in Japan, ASX in Europe), which is to go on sale in the North American market from the end of this year as well as other core vehicles for the North American market are planned for display at the LAAS.

The North American version of the i-MiEV, in comparison to the Japanese- and European-spec i-MiEVs,

Mitsubishi has already taken over much of North America as a top automotive dealer in both Canada and the United States. What to do next? Why not head down to South America and take on an entirely new continent.

Mitsubishi announced plans this week to expand its electric vehicle plant in Brazil. The company is currently in talks with the country's government over the launch of their new electric car, the i-MiEV.

The Japanese?

Mitsubishi is already pretty busy making waves in the green car field, as the iMiEV begins appearing on dealership lots in other countries - and will make its way to the United States as early as next year.

Mitsubishi Motors will start field tests of an electric pickup and delivery vehicle prototyped this month.

According to sources; the prototyped vehicle will be deployed in Yamato Transport's delivery center in Tokyo Oct 15, 2010. And the?