Don Mealey's Sport Mitsubishi

Since 1916, rally enthusiasts have flocked to Pike's Peak in Colorado with their four-wheelers, cars, trucks, and motorcycles to race to the top of the mountain. This is a track that's seen just about everything, and where some of the world's greatest racers have set world records. Automaker Mitsubishi certainly isn't a stranger to the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (aka The Race to the Clouds), but on July 8...

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV boasts absolutely zero tailpipe emissions and an EPA-estimated 112 MPGe. But it might be worth more than helping you eliminate trips to the gas station. At least, according to a new research study being conducted by Mitsubishi in Japan, in which the automaker aims to show that the EV could help stabilize the power grid.

It's named "M-Tech Labo," and Mitsubishi is working with the Tokyo Institute of Technology in an...

For the last eight years, the greenest car available was powered by natural gas. But not anymore. This year, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV was recognized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEE) in their Greenest Vehicle List for 2012, stealing the top spot for the Civic Natural Gas with the highest Green Score ever awarded in the 14 year history of the awards.

How'd it do that? Well, let's start with the...

The official web page of the Mitsubishi i MiEV reads, "Arriving early 2012."¹ Well, Orlando area drivers - it's early 2012, and Mitsubishi has started delivering the first of these innovative electric vehicles. Here's the even better news: it's not only the most affordable mass-market EV, it's also the most efficient, with a MPGe rating of 112 from the EPA.

The first customers to get their Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle...

Alright, so the Detroit Auto Show has only just wrapped up, but Don Mealey's Sport Mitsubishi is already gearing up for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Why? Well, because Mitsubishi has just released a teaser image of what they have in store for the show - and other than a darkened image of the front, the only thing we know about it is that it was be a "strategic and innovative premium vehicle."¹

As such, Mitsubishi is positioning the concept as the future of...

We'd all love to say we're doing all we can to reduce greenhouse gases and slow the effects of global warming, but it's simply not that easy, is it? Which is why automakers like Mitsubishi have stepped up to the plate to offer vehicles that are not just fuel-efficient, but built out of the most environmentally-friendly materials possible. From the all-electric  Mitsubishi i-MiEV to the floor mats in the Lancer, you can...

Like many Americans, you might be hesitant about investing in an electric vehicle. It's green, yes, but how far can you get on one charge? Well, technology continues to improve, and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV can get up to 85 miles on one charge, with a miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) rating of  126 city/99 highway. The next most important question is: Where can I charge my EV when I'm out and about…

Looking for the most fuel-efficient car out there? Well, look no further. That's right, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Mitsubishi i EV tops Fuel Economy Guide this year. More specifically, the EV gets a 112 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) rating - that's 13 MPGe more than the leading competitor.

 

Now available from Don Mealey's Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, the Mitsubishi i EV is a zippy little electric car with…

Since its launch, the forthcoming 2012 Mitsubishi i EV has had us all wondering what the innovative pure-electric vehicle's fuel economy would be. In spite of ourselves, we were comparing it to the LEAF and Volt. Will the i's electric fuel economy be better? We think so. But, how much better? It certainly won't be worse...right? We were driving ourselves mad speculating.

Turns out, we were right! According to the Environmental…

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…