Don Mealey's Sport Mitsubishi

You might not expect two Japanese automakers to join forces. Well, Mitsubishi and Nissan have a surprise for you. Not only have they had business ties for about a year and a half, now. The two companies are collaborating on a new venture, NMKV Co. Ltd., established on June 1.

Comprised of 35 employees, the newly-founded NMKV Co. Ltd. aims to harness the technological savvy of both Mitsubishi and Nissan and effectively use their collective…

Pricing for the all-new and advanced 100% electric Mitsubishi i was recently announced in a press release by the Japanese automaker. The I, which is powered by Mitsubishi's innovative Electric Vehicle (MiEV) technology, was first available for pre-order beginning on Earth Day, April 22, 2011.

According to the press release from Mitsubishi, The all-new 2012 Mitsubishi i (ES trim level) "will have a starting net MSRP* after federal tax credit of only $20,490…