The Peugeot 4007 - the SUV from the Lion’s Lair developed jointly with Mitsubishi - will receive a mid-career restyling before the end of the year. The updated 4007 could be unveiled in September, on the occasion of the next Frankfurt Auto Show. At the same time, at the German festival the restyled Citroen C-Crosser could be presented, which, like the 4007, was also born from the Mitsubishi Outlander. The biggest change in the two French SUVs will be the adoption of the new 3.0-liter V6 HDi engine with 240 hp which just made its debut under the hoods of the Citroen C5 and the C6.

From | Autonews.fr

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A significant downturn in the Japanese auto market has been registered for the month of February, with a 50 percent drop in the number of cars manufactured for Sol Levante. This comes after the 41 percent drop experienced in January.

Nissan saw the greatest decline with a drop of 68.8 percent in vehicles destined for the local market, and a 37.8 percent drop in those headed for export. Mitsubishi and Toyota also followed with a 65 and 64 percent decline in the Japanese market.

Dramatic figures also come from Mazda and Honda with a drop of 54.6 and 48.4 percent respectively, while Suzuki is the only manufacturer managing to maintain decline at 19.6 percent.

Source | LeBlog Auto

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I’ll admit that when I first saw this car, I didn’t know which was the front and which was the back! But the Mitsubishi I-MIEV Sport Air prototype has a cute look and it’s all ecological. This little car is equipped with an 82hp electric motor, with lithium ion batteries. And it’s looking pretty in blue.

Mitsubishi I-MIEV Sport Air

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Would you like to try a Bentley in extreme driving conditions in the arctic region? Sounds good for a kind of high class, extreme sports holiday but it might be a bit out of your reach, so in compensation we give you this Power on Ice video from Bentley.

It’s an extreme driving course showing the lovely vehicles on action in the snow, and in February it will be held in Finland. Vehicles available include the Continental Flying Spur, GT and GTC.

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Here we give you a landslide of shots of the Mitsubishi Colt presented in Paris, 2008. The Japanese company had already had its live press event, and now it supplies us with the shots of the sporty people mover.

Continue reading: Official shots of Mitsubishi Colt restyling from Paris show

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Mitsubishi will have its debut at the next edition of Dakar, in South America, with a brand new car - the Racing Lancer. This prototype, news of it sent to us by the guys at Motorsportblog.it could repeat the success of the Pajero Evolution and, commercially, will give a preview of the Lancer Crossover style which will debut in October in Paris.

It’s similar to the Lancer family and the Cx concept, although under the bonnet there’s no 2.0 turbo Lancer Evolution, but a three-litre V6 turbodiesel at about 260hp. More photos after the jump.

Continue reading: Mitsubishi Racing Lancer: preview to the series Crossover

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First impression: at least we won’t be seeing this in Italy in the short term. Second impression: finally some different form compared to the rough, but functional, Mitsubishi flagship. The Japanese manufacturer will present the new Pajero Sport at the Moscow show (from August 24 to September 7), where the elegant offroad should see itself in the local market.

Fruit of the amalgamation between a dynamic and sporty style, with spacious and practical interior, the Pajero Sport will be offered with three different engine choices: two diesels at 2.5 and 3.2 litres with common rail system, and a V6 3.5 petrol engine. The traction has been inherited from the Super Select 4WD, and will show off Mitsubishi’s rallying experience.

Continue reading: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: how to soften its "tough" past

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A day from the publication of the video of the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution which leaves the Subaru Impreza WRX STi in its wake, some official photos from the Japanese company have arrived.

This rally car dressed in civilian clothes is really highlighted by this dynamic photo shoot, which we think is a great effort from Mitsubishi to give its car some mystique that could really appeal.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: official new pics

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From Mitsubishi’s press release, the new Lancer Sportback, with a decisive take on hatchbacks, will be presented at the Paris show on October 2 and will reflect the lines of the Lancer Prototype S seen at Geneva.

The car is a five-door job with a sloping roof that will be offered in various versions, including the sports model Ralliart, one step below the Evo in terms of pure performance.

Two petrol engines will be available for the European market, a 1.5 109 hp and a 1.8 143 hp, together with a 2.0 turbo-diesel at 140 hp. The Lancer Sportback Ralliart will have a 2.0 turbo engines at 240 hp and 343 Nm, combined with the Twin Clutch SST transmission and ACD active differential.

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

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The Franco-Japanese alliance is proceeding, giving fruit to new projects: after cooking up a SUV family of medium-big size, Mitsubishi and Citroen/Peugeot are reported to be in negotiations to expand their collaboration.

The new product, based on the more compact dimensions and showy personality of the Concept cX, would be different in order to create aesthetically diverse cars. The cleaner 1.8 diesel (with 134 and 280 Nm) seen on the prototype would most likely be used on the series, perhaps together with the SST shift and double clutch.

Continue reading: Mitsubishi, Citroen-Peugeot alliance working on new SUV

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