2012 Mitsubishi Mirage Soon to Hit Philippine Shores

It has been quite a while since the Mitsubishi Mirage enjoyed its glory days. Thirty years to be exact.

As a three-door, front-wheel drive compact hatchback, the Mirage (also called the Colt), with its iconic Super Shift transmission (an “eight-speed” shifter thanks to the four forward gears that could be set to either “Power” or “Economy” mode),…

Philippine Auto Sales Decline for First 11 Months of 2011

Total motor vehicle sales in the 11-month period this year declined 1.9 percent to 131,242 units in the same period last year largely pulled down by the significant decline in November sales as the flooding in the Thailand took its toll on the local supply, the…

Mitsubishi Philippines is No. 1 in May 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) recorded sales of 3,117 units in May, making it the number one automotive manufacturer last month and dislodging forerunner Toyota Motor Philippines Corp.

MMPC accounted for 28.6 percent market share of total sales in May and represented a 15.3-percent compared to the same month last year, while year-to-date figures registered an increase of 9.1…

Mitsubishi Dislodges Toyota as Top Automotive Seller in the Philippines

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) yesterday said it recorded sales of 3,117 units in May, dislodging Toyota Motor Philippines as the No.1 automotive manufacturer for the month.

MMPC accounted for a 28.6 percent market share of total sales in May.

In the first five months, Mitsubishi sold 14,062 units, an increase of 9.1 percent from 12,891 units sold during the…

Philippine Auto Sales Down 11% in May 2011; Mitsubishi Leads in Market Share

Car sales declined by 11 percent in May from a year ago level because of dwindling stocks as the industry continues to reel from the impact of the twin disasters in Japan early this year.

At the same time, the preliminary report of the Chamber of Automotive…

Japanese Auto Manufacturers, Parts Makers Start to Recover

Vehicle and auto parts makers affected by the March 11 earthquake in northern Japan are starting to resume normal operations, with the affected plants now mostly up and running.

According to a report by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Meti), all factories of Honda Motor Co. resumed operations as early as April 11. Those of…

Mitsubishi Montero Sport Leads SUV Category in Local Market Sales

The Mitsubishi Montero Sport continues to lead the SUVs in the local market, that’s according to the sales figures of Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp. which recorded 4,115 units sold in the first four months of 2011. The Montero Sport, which was introduced to the Philippine market in 2008, has sold a total of 25,832 units. The Montero Sport…

Mitsubishi Philippines: Japan Disasters Have Little Impact

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) yesterday said the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan have limited impact on its operations.

“The parts shortage in Japan brought about by the devastating earthquake and tsunami last month has less impact to us,” said Hikosaburo Shibata, president and chief executive of MMPC.

Shibata said this goes especially for MMPC’s completely knocked-down (CKD) models…

Philippine Car Sales Up for First Four Months; Full-Year Targets to be Revised

Vehicle sales in the first four months rose 4.7 percent to 48,109 units from the previous year’s 45,910 units, but the full-year growth forecast of 4-5 percent will have to be revised due to the Japan crisis.

Documents from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines…

Mitsubishi Philippines Hits Sky-High Sales

A high-ranking official of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Philippines (MMCP) disclosed over the weekend that the company posted record breaking sales in vehicles last month.

During the groundbreaking and time capsule laying of the world-class CarWorld Subic Inc. facility in this Freeport, Executive Vice President for Marketing Taizo Furuhashi said that MMCP broke records during the last few months.

“I bring…