Electric dream machines Nov 12, 2009
The cars would initially be more expensive than a standard petrol fuelled family car due to demand, with the Mitsubishi model rumoured to cost $60,000 in Australia ... "What we do know is the price will come down very, very quickly in the next few years. "Right now Mitsubishi is only producing a couple of hundred of those, next year they are hoping to go to maybe 2000, then the year after that they are planning on going to 20,000 plus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Report: Motorola looking at selling unit Nov 12, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa ... Veracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Chinese automaker aims to compete globally Nov 11, 2009
They include two Chinese brands and joint ventures with Suzuki and Mitsubishi ... The acquisition of Harbin Hafei Automobile Industry Group, Jiangxi Changhe Automobile and the Suzuki and Mitsubishi ventures would boost it into third place, with a strong presence in small commercial vehicles, a popular market segment. (MSNBC -- Business)
Drive Car of the Year, what's it all about? Nov 11, 2009
Mitsubishi Triton diesel auto Fast becoming a popular choice for ute buyers the Mitsubishi Triton has recently had an upgrade that means it's the first dual cab ute available with the potentially life saving combination of both curtain airbags and stability control ... While various luxury makers still charge extra for Bluetooth, the likes of Mitsubishi (with the Outlander) and Ford (with the Mondeo) now offer it on vehicles within the family budget. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
KDDI May Miss Profit, Sales Targets on Falling Handset Sales, Nagao Says Nov 10, 2009
Theres little risk that KDDIs core operations will fall short, but the reorganization charges are likely to depress net income, said , an analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. in Tokyo. Lower-than-expected profit may lead some investors to sell the stock, but most of the risk is already included in the share price, he said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian Stocks Rise as Exports Gain; Pound Declines on U.K. Rating Concern Nov 10, 2009
Most people feel that the storm isnt going to be that severe, said , an assistant general manager for risk management at Mitsubishi Corp. in Tokyo. This is the last hurrah for the hurricane season. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Stocks Rise, Led by Banks After Kamei Comments on Capital; Casio Advances Nov 10, 2009
Mitsubishi UFJ climbed 2. 7 percent to 503 yen and was the most-actively traded stock by value in Japan. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Capturing sun rays in space to light up Japan Nov 9, 2009
Since solar power is a clean and inexhaustible energy source, we believe this system will help solve the problems of energy shortage and global warming, researchers at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, one of the project participants, wrote in a report. The solar cells would capture the solar energy, which is at least five times stronger in space than on Earth, and beam it down to the ground through clusters of lasers or microwaves. (India Times, India)
Mitsubishi Corporation Invests to Participate in Russian Automotive Distribution Company Nov 9, 2009
Tokyo, Nov 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has purchased 40% of Rolf Import (RI), a Russian foreign automotive distribution company, and a subsidiary of Rolf Group of Companies (Rolf) ... With an already established respected brand image, Mitsubishi vehicles have reached the foreign brand automotive market top 10 in terms of shares ... About Mitsubishi Corporation. (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan eyes solar station in space Nov 9, 2009
"Since solar power is a clean and inexhaustible energy source, we believe that this system will be able to help solve the problems of energy shortage and global warming," researchers at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, one of the project participants, wrote in a report ... The consortium, named the Institute for Unmanned Space Experiment Free Flyer, also includes Mitsubishi Electric, NEC, Fujitsu and Sharp. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Mitsubishi Corporation Supports First CSR Project in Cooperation with the Inter-American Development Bank Nov 9, 2009
Tokyo, Nov 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is please to announce its support for the social and economic development of small-medium rural agricultural producers in the state of Bahia, Brazil for the second stage of the existing project funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) ... About Mitsubishi Corporation ... Mitsubishi Corporation (TSE: 8058; ADR: MSBHY) is Japan's largest general trading company (sogo shosha) with over 200 bases of operations in... (JCN Network, Japan)
Social media going corporate Nov 7, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa. 2008 Focus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James Healey answers your questions Nov 7, 2009
Orwigsburg, Pa: James, Nice review of the CRV. We are thinking of purchasing a Mitsubishi Outlander soon. How do you think it compares to both the Subaru, and CRV. (USA Today -- Money)
Vodafone Rewards Promotion suffers anti-climax Nov 7, 2009
The unidentified winner of the ultimate prize has for his or her grasp fully furnished four- bedroom house, Mitsubishi Pajero and one year internet connectivity ... Meanwhile, several other numbers were drawn for 300 Vodafone branded phones, 50 ipods, five laptops, 10 GHC2,000 scholarships, four Yamaha motorbikes and one Mitsubishi Pajero ... The ultimate draw brought three months of promotion, in which Vodafone gave away at least four 4x4 Mitsubishi Pajeros, 16 Yamaha Motorbikes, 20 laptops,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Car rhymes with Spa Nov 6, 2009
MITSUBISHI PAJERO Pajero DID 3 ... Diesel, 4x4, 5 Doors, Full Service History at Mitsubishi Dealer, Air Conditioning, 6-Disc CD Player, Power Steering, Tow Bar, Immobiliser, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Full Leather Interior, Cruise-Control, Smash Full Service History at Mitsubishi Dealer, Air Conditioning, 6-Disc CD Player, Power Steering, Tow Bar, Immobiliser, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Full Leather Interior, Cruise-Control, Smash br. (iAfrica.com)
Japanese technology: Invisible but indispensable Nov 6, 2009
Mitsubishi Chemical commands a near monopoly in red phosphorescent materials used to make natural-white LED light bulbs. Shin-Etsu enjoys the top spot for certain silicon wafers for semiconductors. (The Economist)
Gold eases but $1 100/oz still in sight Nov 6, 2009
"There is also the persistent worry about the economy to support gold," said Shuji Sugata, a manager at Mitsubishi Corp Futures Ltd.. The October US non-farm payroll report -- likely to be an even more closely watched number than usual given the extent to which labour market woes fed through into US consumer confidence -- is due on Friday. (Business Report, South Africa)
Fed to wait for labour market before tightening Nov 6, 2009
"There are still many downside risks to the recovery," said Chris Rupkey, the chief financial economist at Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi. "The Fed looks to be on hold for longer than I thought", possibly beyond the second quarter, he said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Tech Products We Should Have Had By Now Nov 6, 2009
Last January, Nvidia unveiled 3D Vision, a 3D gaming and movie-viewing kit for GeForce 8800GT, 9600GT, and 200 Series and higher GPUs and 120Hz LCD monitors and Mitsubishi DLP HDTVs. Today, a few hot new titles such as Resident Evil 5 and Batman: Arkham Asylum plus a pretty good selection of DirectX games support the $199 kit, but it hasn't been a blockbuster. (HardwareCentral)
Employers in U.S. Probably Cut Fewest Jobs in a Year as Recovery Took Hold Nov 6, 2009
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Nissan Bounces Back, Boosts Outlook Nov 5, 2009
Indeed, speak with auto industry watchers in Tokyo, and Nissan attracts greater skepticism than many of its , save the automaker Mitsubishi Motors (). Page. (BusinessWeek)
Toyota set to quit Formula One Nov 4, 2009
Other motorsports have also suffered during the downturn, with Subaru, Mitsubishi and Suzuki leaving the world rally championship and Kawasaki withdrawing its MotoGP team. The Financial Times Limited 2009. (CNN -- International)
How Israel destroyed Syria's nuclear reactor Nov 4, 2009
" In its latest report, released in June 2009, the IAEA demanded, in no uncertain terms, that Damascus grant it permission for another series of inspections, this time with access to "three other locations" that may have been related to Al Kibar. "The characteristics of the complex, including the cooling water capacities, bear a strong similarity to those of a nuclear reactor, something which urgently requires clarification," says one IAEA expert. In the cautious language of UN officials, this... (Salon)
CIA expands investments in semis Nov 4, 2009
All of Cambrios' existing institutional preferred shareholders participated in the round, including Arch Venture Partners, Alloy Ventures, Oxford Bioscience Partners, Harris s Group, Altitude Life Science Ventures, Presidio Ventures, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, In-Q-Tel, Avalon Ventures, Lux Capital, Kidron LLC, Headland Ventures, and Alexandria Real Estate Equities. In addition, three other concerns made investments in the company, including Sumitomo, Chisso and Nissha Printing. (EETimes)
Firm hopes to get hot off press Nov 4, 2009
Eli Levinson, chief operating officer for Shweiki Media, says the new Mitsubishi press will turn the printing industry upside down. This is the smallest company I ve ever worked for, Levinson says of Shweiki Media. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Bloomington Fire Station 5 staying closed Nov 3, 2009
Extending Mitsubishi Motorway is needed to make the station useful in the overall network of stations, he said. It may be several years, however, before the extension would be built. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Electric Cars Finally Shift Into Drive Oct 31, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors started leasing its first all-electric vehicle, the iMiEV, in July in Japan. The U.K. police force reportedly already has inquired about buying some of the cars. (Investors Business Daily)
National Automotive Policy still stuck in neutral Oct 31, 2009
These are mainly OEMs from Japan (Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Honda, Nissan) and US (Ford and General Motors). As none represents the European region, we may potentially see Malaysia trying to attract global OEMs from this region instead. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
YouTube introduces search keyword advertising in Australia Oct 31, 2009
Mitsubishi and Holden are the first major local advertisers to use the service, which has been running for a year in the US and replicates parent company Google's AdWords program ... Simon Dunwoody, search director at Mitsubishi's media agency MediaedgeCIA, said: ''We have been noticing over the past couple of years that when people are looking at buying a car they are searching in YouTube for reviews ... We wanted Mitsubishi to have that presence and visibility across the whole of search. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
AVATAR Trailer Gets World's Largest Live Trailer Viewing on November 1 Oct 30, 2009
FOX Sports will take the entire country viewing FOX NFL SUNDAY, Americas No. 1 NFL pre-game show, to Arlington, Texas and the new Cowboys Stadium, where the three minute and thirty second trailer will play live from the enormous Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision screen. The crowd attending the Cowboys-Seattle Seahawks game will experience the AVATAR trailer live just minutes prior to the noon (Central) kickoff between the Cowboys and Seahawks, on the enormous, four-sided, high-definition... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Toshiba ekes out small profit in 2nd quarter Oct 30, 2009
Mazda, Mitsubishi slide into red in first half. Mazda and Mitsubishi Motors - Japan's No. 4 and No. 5 automakers - reported half-year net losses Thursday, battered by plunging sales and the strong yen ... Mitsubishi, which makes the Galant sedan and Outlander SUV, warned that the outlook for the global auto industry remains "severe," but projected it would eke out a small profit by the end of the fiscal year in March. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Tokyo Motor Show pushes environmental envelope Oct 30, 2009
Mitsubishi intends to introduce a mass-produced plug-in hybrid to the market by 2013 and the PX-MiEV concept, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time, will most probably get the green light ... Mitsubishi says the PX-MiEV can achieve a range of 60 km/l ... According to Mitsubishi the vehicle can also act as a giant battery pack and power household appliances to cut home energy costs, or act as a generator to provide electricity during a blackout. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Announces First Half Fiscal 2009 Results and Full-Year Forecasts Oct 29, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 29, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced its sales and financial results for the first half (1H) of the 2009 fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, and outlined its forecasts for the full fiscal year. Mitsubishi Motors posted consolidated net sales of 573 ... Mitsubishi Motors posted an operating loss of 32. (JCN Network, Japan)
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for September 2009 and for First Half of Fiscal 2009 Oct 29, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 28, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for September 2009 and for the first half of fiscal 2009 ... About Mitsubishi Motors ... Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE: 7211) was established in 1970 and is one of the few automobile companies in the world that produces a full line of automotive products ranging from 660-cc mini cars and passenger cars to commercial vehicles and heavy-duty... (JCN Network, Japan)
Range Rover rolls on Oct 29, 2009
Mitsubishi Outlander 2 ... MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. (iAfrica.com)
A123 Systems and IHI Corporation Sign Joint Marketing Agreement to Develop Advanced Battery Technology Business in Japan Oct 28, 2009
With over 24,000 employees around the world and over 155 years of history, IHI customers include major Japanese car makers Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Suzuki and Mitsubishi. The company is a tier one turbo charger supplier to truck and auto makers all over the world. (Primezone Releases)
A trip to China reminds Gay how far he's come Oct 28, 2009
His first stop was the Mitsubishi Motors-Southwoods Open in the Philippines, where he tied for fifth and earned $8,667 from a $250,000 purse (next week in Shanghai offers a $7 million purse with $1. 2 million to the winner and $25,000 for last place). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gates gets grumpy in Tokyo Oct 28, 2009
In his first speech to the Diet (parliament) on Monday, Hatoyama spoke of the importance of a ''close and equal [and multi-layered] Japan-US alliance" and he portrayed this as the basis for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. He perceived the alliance as one where both the US and Japan carried equal weight when it came to shaping the role both Tokyo and Washington would play in maintaining global peace and security. Hatoyama hedged on the realignment of US forces in Japan. While he... (Asia Times Online)
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Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION. Nissan 370Z (Z34). (IGN Wireless Games)
Asian stocks advance on GDP hopes Oct 26, 2009
Acom, a consumer lender 37 per cent owned by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., fell 3. 1 per cent to 1,295 yen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Business Quick Take Oct 25, 2009
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd has separately completed the concept design for a pressurized-water reactor with a power output of about 350,000 kilowatts, the Nikkei said. Hitachi Ltd also aims to develop a boiling-water reactor with a capacity of 400,000 kilowatts to 600,000 kilowatts for use in Southeast Asia and other countries, it said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
3-D TV in homes in 2010 Oct 25, 2009
Sony and Panasonic say they will release home 3-D television systems in 2010; Mitsubishi and JVC are reported to be working on similar products. "TV finally becomes real" in three dimensions, said Robert Perry, an executive vice president at Panasonic. (CNN -- Tech)
Cable thankful for DA's decision Oct 24, 2009
Mitsubishi Raider Blowout Pricing Discount Mitsubishi Raider Prices. High MPG's rices on Used Cars. (Yahoo News)
Mitsubishi shows off big crossover version of MiEV electric hybrid Oct 23, 2009
Mitsubishi has created a big brother to the it has been showing off ... "Mitsubishi Motors believes the all-electric i-MiEV to be a gateway for its efforts to promote greater understanding and acceptance of the (electric vehicle), to promote better EV technology and to promote the establishment of an EV infrastructure in our society at large," the automaker said in a statement. (USA Today -- Money)
Topix May Struggle as Mizuho, Mitsubishi UFJ Raise Cash, Citigroup Says Oct 23, 2009
The Topix index has lagged behind the MSCI World Index this year as financial companies such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., and Mizuho Financial Group Inc. raised 1 ... Plans to toughen rules on global warming will benefit Japanese companies from Toyota Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to Toshiba Corp. that use environmentally friendly technology, Fujita said ... Mitsubishi Heavy is Japans largest , while Toshiba owns most of Westinghouse Electric Co., a U.S.-based... (Bloomberg -- Japan)
More than a mancave Oct 23, 2009
"I've got the missile warning panel from an Israeli F-4 Phantom, a panel from an American F-15 Eagle, and main panels from a Japanese-built Mitsubishi MU-2B corporate turboprop.". Switches in the cockpit control the computer simulation, displayed on three wide-screen monitors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ ... Mitsubishi Electric and Electronics U.S. ... Mitsubishi International Corp.. (Clemsontigers.com)
Asian stocks retreat on lower commodity prices Oct 21, 2009
The economic recovery is still intact, but data is showing that the pace of the rebound has started to slacken, said Kiyoshi Ishigane, a strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., which oversees about $US56 billion. Company profits are gradually returning, but we need to discern whether the stock price already reflects the improvement or not. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asian Stocks Fall on China Mobile, China Telecom Profit; Samsung Declines Oct 21, 2009
Investors havent forgotten the nightmare we had last year and are quick to sell when they get anxious, said , a strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., which oversees about $56 billion in Tokyo. Company profits are gradually returning, but we need to discern whether the stock price already reflects the improvement or not. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Former TI analog exec joins power management startup Oct 21, 2009
The company is backed by an investor group including U.S. Venture Partners, Tenaya Capital, Selby Ventures, Sunrise Capital and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital. Related links and articles. (EETimes)
Stocks Rise to Highest This Month as Earnings Recover, Oil, Metals Advance Oct 20, 2009
Mitsubishi, which generates more than half its profit from raw materials, climbed 2. 8 percent to 2,040 yen, the highest since Oct. 2 last year. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japanese car makers out to electrify Tokyo show Oct 19, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors recently started selling its "i MiEV" minicar. But at 4. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Airbus, Boeing Study Engine Upgrades to Keep Edge in Single-Aisle Market Oct 15, 2009
It so far only offers it for the Bombardier C-Series model and Mitsubishi Corp.s regional jet, neither of which fly commercially yet. It supplies standard engines to the A320 family through a venture it leads with Rolls-Royce Group Plc. (Bloomberg)
Mitsibishi Corporation Announces Comprehensive Alliance with Sinopharm Group and Investment in Beijing Huahong Oct 15, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 15, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation, MEDIPAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION, and major, Shanghai-based Chinese pharmaceutical distributor and whole-seller Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum for a comprehensive strategic alliance. To begin this alliance, Mitsubishi and MEDIPAL have purchased shares of Sinopharm Group Beijing HuaHong Co., Ltd. (Huahong) from Sinopharm Group and Beijing ChangXinYiDa Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. (ChangXinYiDa) and undertaken an... (JCN Network, Japan)
MHI Concludes 5 Long Term Service Agreements for GTCC Power Plants in 4 Countries Oct 14, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 14, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has recently concluded five new long term service agreements (LTSA) for Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) power generation plants in Egypt, Turkey, Australia and Argentina ... About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ... Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TSE: 7011, 'MHI'), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the world's leading heavy machinery manufacturers. (JCN Network, Japan)
Asian shares climb on China export data Oct 14, 2009
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group sank 3. 8 per cent, leading declines by the countrys financial shares. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Baker wins Vodafone Pajero Oct 13, 2009
Accra, Oct. 12, GNA - Mrs Gloria Attison, a 52-year-old baker at Regimanuel Gray Estates in Tema, has won the top prize of a Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4 vehicle in the second draw of the Vodafone Rewards Promotion ... The Vodafone Rewards Promotion would last until October 31, 2009, bu= t the ultimate prize package worth one million dollars, comprising of a plu= sh fully furnished four-bed room house at Trasacco Valley, a Mitsubishi Paje= ro 4x4 car with a driver and one year internet connectivity,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Girl 'a hero' after rescuing little brother from car blaze Oct 13, 2009
When they arrived, the Mitsubishi Magna sedan was fully ablaze. The officers said the boy's sister had noticed the flames and quickly dragged him from the vehicle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
MHI to Establish Joint Venture in Thailand with EGAT for Maintenance Services of High-temperature Components of Gas Turbines Oct 13, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 13, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has concluded an agreement with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to establish a joint venture company (JV) to provide repair services for gas turbine components that are exposed to very high temperatures ... The new JV, to be known as EGAT Diamond Services, Co., Ltd., will be capitalized at approximately 600 million bahts, with EGAT, MHI, Mitsubishi Corporation and Ratchaburi Electricity... (JCN Network, Japan)
The car called IVy which runs on less power than a toaster Oct 12, 2009
Mitsubishi has unveiled a new hybrid off-road concept vehicle based on. 29 Sep. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
HDFC Bank seen strongest in A-Pac Oct 12, 2009
One of the worlds biggest banks, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group of Japan, with an asset book of $2. 08 trillion, has been ranked 162. (India Times)
The great TV sale propaganda Oct 11, 2009
Pioneer and Mitsubishi have some awesome TVs, no doubt. Pioneer's newest ninth generation Kuro plasma TV and Mitsubishi's LaserVue TVs are technological wonders ... Philips too seems to be taking a leaf out of Pioneer's and Mitsubishi's book. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Iraqis face tough times, starting over in America Oct 11, 2009
FromVeracom Ford Mitsubishi Vespa. 2008 Escape. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Family cars fail rear vision testing Oct 8, 2009
Results from the 2009 Reversing Visibility Index, released by NRMA Insurance yesterday, showed the Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Mitsubishi Lancer all rated poorly for how well drivers can see behind the car when reversing. They were among 22 cars that failed to score a single star in the tests. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sakhalin II Project: Sakhalin Energy Signs an Additional Project Finance Contract Oct 8, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 7, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. (SE), where Mitsubishi Corporation hold 10% share (the shareholder structure comprised of OAO Gazprom, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Mitsui Ltd., and Mitsubishi Corporation), has concluded an additional financing agreement of US$1 ... In this context, Mitsubishi Corporation, along with other Shareholders of SE, signed a sponsor guarantee agreement which will be effective until the completion of the project ... As a... (JCN Network, Japan)
