The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will be the official safety vehicle at this year’s 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb which takes place on June 30, 2013.

Mitsubishi has officially announced a recall for its i-MiEV and plug-in hybrid Outlander SUV in Japan where the majority of those vehicles have been sold so far. A recall in the U.S. may follow.

Some people like the confidence of an all-wheel drive setup, which offers additional stability in less than ideal driving conditions.

Recapping the most watched videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel this week, here’s a chance to catch up on what everyone else is talking about. This past week, AutoGuide took a deep look at the 2014 Acura MDX while some old favorites are seeing plenty of new attention.

Renault has released a statement denying any cooperation between the French automaker and Mitsubishi.

You’ve been lusting after if for two long weeks, suffering for want of that which keeps you going. The withdrawal symptoms have probably been unbearable; we’d hazard to bet you’re shaking like a James Bond martini still in the mixer. You’ve been patiently waiting and finally we’re happy to oblige your carnal yearnings… but for God’s sake leave your trousers on!

What do JC Penney and Mitsubishi have in common? According to 247wallst.com neither will be around in 2014.

The Mitsubishi G4 Concept, which debuted at the Shanghai Motor Show, has become a production model in the form of the Attrage, a compact sedan that could reach North America in the future.

Mitsubishi has announced that it’ll be competing in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a pair of MiEV Evolution II all-electric prototypes.

Mitsubishi is getting ready to launch its new 2014 Mirage subcompact and is looking to the general public to help name its paint shades.

Mitsubishi is looking to strengthen its presence in America and looks to introduce an entry-level sedan in 2015.

Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, AutoGuide travelled out to Texas to check out and review the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado.

Hybrid technology is improving at an impressive rate and is continuing to find its way into more and more vehicles.

Mitsubishi said today that it forecasts operating profits will rise 48 percent in the fiscal year that began on April 1.

Production of the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander stopped last month and now the brand says it knows what caused the crossover’s batteries to overheat. 

Mitsubishi is preparing to introduce its new subcompact Mirage to the U.S. market, and today the brand said that it will be priced “around $13,000.”

Mitsubishi will continue its production and shipment stoppage of its Outlander plug-in hybrid variant since the automaker still hasn’t found a cause for an overheating lithium-ion battery in one of the vehicles.

Over 8,000 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport models are being recalled for three different issues, affecting only 2013 model year vehicles.

With an emaciated product roster and thin sales, Mitsubishi might seem likely from an outside perspective to exit the U.S. market soon. But that won’t be the case.

Mitsubishi has halted production on its Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle and i electric car models after a lithium-ion battery melted at a dealership and another caught fire in an assembly plant.

Winter’s icy stranglehold on the northern hemisphere has finally been broken. After months of gray skies and freezing weather spring is finally in the air. Automakers are responding to the warmth and sun by emerging from product hibernation. Companies located in places ranging from South Korea to the United Kingdom have unveiled a bumper-crop of new hardware ranging from sensible to insane. Here are the Top 10 reveals from the 2013 New York International Auto Show.

Among the many announcements at the 2013 New York Auto Show,  Mitsubishi revealed pricing for the 2014 Outlander compact crossover, which starts at $22,995 (before $825 delivery).

It might not look like much, and might even be Mitsubishi’s last ditch attempt to hang on to the North American marketplace, but the all-new Mirage 5-door subcompact does have one thing going for it: 40 mpg combined!

Mitsubishi has slowly been disappearing from the U.S. marketplace and in an effort to stop the downward trend, the brand is considering introducing a new SUV that will fit above the Outlander, and a new mid-size sedan.

It’s no secret that Mitsubishi isn’t doing so well in the North American market as of late. Looking to rebound they’re now attacking one of the largest and fastest growing vehicle segments, going straight for the sales jugular, with the new 2014 Outlander.

Mitsubishi will be heading to this year’s Bangkok Motor Show with a concept car that previews a new compact sedan planned to be sold globally.

Though the Mitsubishi Evolution X isn’t as popular as it once was, it’s still one of the best performance bargains on the market. For those wanting something even better, there’s now the limited edition 311RS Evo X.

Mitsubishi has just revealed what it calls the GR-HEV Concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, a diesel-hybrid sport utility truck featuring a 2.5-liter Mitsubishi Clean Diesel powerplant paired with an electric motor.

Looking like an even more futuristic version of Toyota’s Prius, Mitsubishi has revealed what could be a revolutionary new product for the brand today at the Geneva Motor Show, offering 186 miles of all electric, zero-emissions range.

Mitsubishi will debut a pair of electrified concept vehicles at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, including a small commuter car and large diesel-hybrid pickup truck which has just been leaked onto the web. 

Continuing its push in the electric vehicle segment, Mitsubishi will introduce an all-new electric vehicle tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show, with both a style and an emissions free range far superior to the i-MiEV.

How do you get Generation Y interested in cars? To answer that question perhaps the best move is to take a look at what cars they do already like.

Mitsubishi is taking its commitment to electrified cars to the next level at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, with plans to reveal both an electric commuter car and a hybrid pickup truck.

Each year, Kelly Blue Book awards automakers with the five-year cost to own awards, and for 2013, Mazda and Lexus take top honors. 

Mitsubishi is recalling 1,402 of its all-electric i-MiEV in the U.S. for problems with the braking system that can lead to a reduction in braking power. 

Normally we try to bring you head-to-head racetrack shootouts that pit similar types of vehicles against each other. But every once in a while, it’s fun (and surprisingly informative) to step outside the industry’s definitions and categories, by testing two vehicles with utterly different approaches to going fast. There probably aren’t too many people out there cross-shopping the Ford Mustang Boss 302 and the Mitsubishi Evolution MR, but perhaps our test results will inspire a few folks to broaden their definition of what “fun and fast” really means and look beyond the categories and sub-categories the industry’s marketing nerds have been corralling us with.

Mitsubishi chose the Montreal Auto Show to debut its new small car, which still doesn’t have a name in North America but is called the Mirage in other markets.

After checking out the top 10 best selling vehicles of last year, it’s now time to take a look at the worst performers on dealerships lots.

As 2012 winds to an end, AutoGuide looks back at all the vehicles that received the axe this year, some that will be missed, while others surely won’t be.

The new Mitsubishi Mirage will finally be launching in America in September 2013, and will be equipped with a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder powerplant.

Recently reduced to being the smallest automotive brand in North America, Mitsubishi is committed to soldiering forward with U.S. sales.

Mitsubishi is heading to the 2012 L.A. Auto Show with the North American debut of its 2014 Outlander model, along with a 2013 Outlander Sport Limited Edition.

Mitsubishi seems to be languishing under the weight of competition, but brand boss Osamu Masuko seems unfazed. 

It isn’t the wort way to find last place, but then again there isn’t really a good way to do that either.

Toyota and Honda vehicles are known for their quality and longevity. These two Japanese automakers have built their reputations on sensible virtues like dependability and fuel efficiency – they’re certainly not known for styling or performance.

During the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi unveiled its redesigned Outlander crossover model which will reach American dealers early next summer.

Unlike its competitors, when the new Mitsubishi Lancer debuts, it will have shrunken proportions and likely a forced-induction engine. 

The world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV has made its official debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder paired with two 60-kWh electric motors for a total range of 547 miles.

Driving is a mundane task for some people, but for others it’s a sport, and there’s no better proving ground than a track.

Ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month, Mitsubishi has released full details on its upcoming Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV.

Ask anyone who’s been watching and they’ll probably tell you both Mitsubishi and Suzuki are living on borrowed time in the U.S. market.

Each year various models of vehicles are discontinued, and with 2013 around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which vehicles we won’t be seeing on dealership lots starting next year. 

You know there’s trouble in paradise when the newly-appointed Australian CEO of Mistubishi calls his company’s products overpriced and wonders why anyone buys them.

Jeremy Foley, driver of a 560-hp Mitsubishi Evolution had some bad luck this past weekend at the Pikes Peak hill climb, when he and his co-driver Yuri Kouznetsov flew off course.

Mitsubishi has announced minor changes to its 2013 model year Lancer SE AWC, powered by a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter, four-cylinder with 168-hp and 167 lb-ft of torque.

Think the new Mitsubishi Mirage is too small for the American market? The Japanese automaker is contemplating that question right now, mulling over whether or not to bring its sub-compact hatchback stateside.

49 Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s are being recalled, so far only in Canada, for faulty airbag technology.

The now made in the USA 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is hitting dealerships and will start at $19,170 excluding a destination charge of $825. The new MSRP is $375 more than the outgoing model.

Mitsubishi will debut a range-extended version of its Outlander SUV this September in Paris, but that might not be the company’s only planned hybrid product for the future.

It’s been years since Mitsubishi offered a luxury sedan, but the Japanese automaker has just brought back its Proudia and Dignity monikers, offering two luxury sedan models over in Japan.