Mar 17
Get ready: Mitsubishi has announced it will unveil the refreshed 2016 Outlander at the upcoming 2015 New York Auto Show! The reveal is expected to be a big one for multiple reasons. First, the Outlander consistently performs as the brand’s best-selling vehicle, and it’s a favorite here at Mountaineer Mitsubishi, so there’s no doubt a …
Mar 12
Automakers don’t get to have all the fun when it comes to advancements in car technology. Goodyear is getting in on the action, and at this year’s Geneva Motor Show they introduced their concept for tires that can charge an electric vehicle. The tire, called the BH-03, uses two different advanced technologies to generate electricity …
Mar 05
Mitsubishi recently announced that the Outlander Sport will be getting a new engine option. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport’s new engine will provide even more power than the original 2.0-liter engine, and provides another alternative to those seeking that little something extra. The new engine is a 2.4-liter MIVEC 4 cylinder that produces 168 horsepower. There …
Feb 26
Despite selling less than 2,000 units in the past three years, Mitsubishi isn’t giving up on its electric minicar. Deliveries for the new 2016 i-MiEV will start in March. The newest model since 2014, the minicar comes with an array of options to fit buyer preferences better than ever. The 2014 model is still on …
Feb 19
The Mitsubishi brand has been making the Outlander PHEV for a few years now, but they’ve recently begun expanding the PHEV lineup. In fact, an all-new Mitsubishi EV Concept recently appeared at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and it’s a concept that will soon make it to the United States as a production vehicle. The …
Feb 12
If you’re looking for a sporty ride that has just the right amount of power, look no further—we here at Mountaineer Mitsubishi have just the vehicle for you. The 2015 Outlander Sport crossover now has two different engine options, including a brand-new 2.4-liter MIVEC four-cylinder that gives the crossover a significant power boost. This new …
Feb 05
The Mitsubishi brand is diving further into the EV pool, the definite wave of the future. They’ve created a new plug-in hybrid crossover vehicle, which will make its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. And soon after that, we’ll see this new (and as yet unnamed) plug-in hybrid crossover hit the US market, as …
Jan 15
Annual Mitsubishi sales for 2014 ended with a strong December performance, as the automaker sold 6,545 vehicles, marking a 1.9% increase over December 2013 and the tenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. That helped total sales for the year reach 77,643 units, a whopping 24.8% improvement over last year. Highlights included the Outlander, Mirage, …
Jan 08
Three 2015 Mitsubishi models have just been named 2015 Top Safety Picks or better by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, including the Outlander, Outlander Sport, and Lancer. Both the Lancer and the Outlander Sport achieved the highest possible score of “Good” in most of the Institute’s crashworthiness evaluations—including moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, …
Dec 25
Winter is tough on our cars. Let’s not add to that stress by making silly (rookie) mistakes. Here are five things you can do to increase your car’s resale value, keep it in better shape for longer, and reduce maintenance costs along the way. Start your car, and go. No need to let it idle. …