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Mitsubishi Motors North America Selects Agero As Roadside Assistance Program Provider

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Agero's robust, scalable roadside assistance services protect more than 75 million motorists annually across the country, providing high quality service through award-winning call centers and a national network of towing service providers.

Services available through the Mitsubishi roadside assistance program include:

towing to the nearest Mitsubishi Motors retailer

battery jump starts

mobile charging for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicle

flat-tire service

emergency fuel and fluid delivery

lockout assistance

trip interruption benefits

The program launched earlier this month and is included with the purchase of any new Mitsubishi vehicle, including its Lancer, Galant and Eclipse cars; Outlander and Endeavor crossovers; and all-new i-MiEV plug-in electric vehicle. Through the program, Mitsubishi owners have access to 24-hour emergency roadside assistance for five full years from the date of purchase, regardless of mileage (3 years/36,000 miles for i-MiEV).

The Mitsubishi roadside assistance program covers Mitsubishi owners and all other family members who may drive or be a passenger in the vehicle. Owners can reach roadside assistance 24/7 through a toll-free number.

"We greatly appreciate Mitsubishi's confidence in our capabilities to provide the highest level of customer service to Mitsubishi drivers," said Dave Ferrick, president of Automotive Market for Agero.

For more information on Mitsubishi's roadside assistance program, please visit http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/jsp/owners-site/roadside.do or call 1-888-648-7820.

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Agero (formerly Cross Country Automotive Services and ATX Group) is the leading provider of roadside assistance, claims management and connected vehicle services for the automotive, insurance and aftermarket industries. Based in Medford, Mass., the company has operations throughout North America and offices in Europe. For more information, visit www.agero.com . Agero is a member of The Cross Country Group of companies (CCG). CCG is a Boston-based organization comprised of operating businesses and investments that specialize in private-label, technology-enabled service programs for global corporate clients.

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Climb every mountain: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution to race Pikes Peak Hill Climb

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It takes more than door numbers and sponsor decals to make a race car, as Mitsubishi is proving with its latest project. The egg-shaped iMiEV (a.k.a. Mitsubishi i) electric car may be rear-engined/rear-wheel drive, just like a Porsche 911, but other than that it is the antithesis of sporty. Mitsubishi must have something to prove, because the Japanese company will enter an i-MiEV Evolution racer in the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Helping the i-MiEV racecar up the hill will be three electric motors. They produce a combined 322 horsepower and drive all four wheels, which should give the Mitsubishi the grip it needs to avoid plummeting off cliffs. One motor powers the front wheels, while the other two power the rear wheels. To match the increase in horsepower, the i-MiEV’s battery pack gets a boost from 16 kWh to 35.

Mitsubishi also made some radical modifications to the i-MiEV’s body to prepare it for racing. A stock i-MiEV is very narrow (it actually had to be widened to suit U.S. customers), yet tall, which creates a high center of gravity. To keep the i-MiEV Evo from flipping over, Mitsubishi widened it. The racer’s body may look like someone strapped pontoons to a stock iMiEV, but it will also be more aerodynamic and, thanks to carbon fiber construction, very light.

The i-MiEV Evolution will need to improve on the stock i’s performance figures if Mitsubishi wants it to win. The car civilians buy weighs about 2,600 pounds, and has 66 hp. That’s good enough for a 0-60 mph time of 13.0 seconds, and a top speed of 80 mph.

The i-MiEV Evolution should be faster than that, but it will still be up against some tough competition. This year, Pikes Peak will have a class specifically for electric vehicles. Reigning champion Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima will be entering a purpose-built electric racer of his own.

First run in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb challenges racers to reach the summit of its namesake Colorado mountain in the fastest time possible. The track climbs 4,721 feet in 12.42 miles. The race is made more treacherous by the fact that, if a driver misses a corner, instead of sand and a tire wall, they will be met with a sheer cliff.

If the i-MiEV Evolution does well, it might cast a little glow on the plebeian i. Electric cars are great for the environment, but they are not exactly “cool.” That is especially true of a car with only 66 hp that’s barely bigger than a golf cart. The i-MiEV Evolution could improve that image, even though it would be hard to mistake it for a stock i.

Monday Maintenance Tip: Protect car paint from the sun

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Paint does more than make your vehicle look great. It’s also the first line of defense against rusted body panels. Of course, the best way to protect the paint is to park the car in a garage. If that is not possible, park in the shade or purchase a car cover. The sun’s ultraviolet rays break down paint and cause it to fade. Some car covers protect your car from more than sun, moisture, bird droppings, and dust — they also have a thin layer of cushioning that will guard against light impact, such as from a tipped bicycle or small falling tree branch.

Mitsubishi Mirage headed to Canada, U.S. sales chances "50-50"

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Automotive News reports Mitsubishi plans to bring its recently unveiled Mirage to the Canadian market, and that the five-door hatch has a 50-percent chance of making it to U.S. buyers as well. Mitsubishi pulled the Mirage nameplate from the U.S. in 2002, but unveiled a new version of the car in Thailand just last month. At a smidge over 146 inches long, the tiny hatch would be a suitable competitor for the likes of the Chevrolet Spark and give dealers a much-needed product infusion. The company killed off the Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder and the Endeavor just recently and Mitsubishi showrooms are starting to look decidedly emaciated.

But Mitsubishi says it may not be as simple as dropping the new Mirage on U.S. soil and hoping for the best. The automaker has a reworked Outlander coming down the pike, and launching two models in close succession may make already scarce marketing dollars even harder to come by.

Then there's the fact that the new Mirage is a no-nonsense, bare-bones creation designed to appeal to the budget-minded buyers of South Asia. Mitsubishi has some reservations about unleashing the model on content-hungry Americans. Even so, Mitsubishi says the company has yet to reach an official decision about a U.S. launch.

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America's Top 10 Road Trips

With summer around the corner, the open road beckons. In that spirit, we present our favorite American road trips from the West to the East. Some are well-known destinations and others are off the beaten path. Several are steeped in history, while a few pursue remote, wild beauty. Best of all, most of these routes make for splendid drives all year long, so you can get out and explore their bounty whenever the mood strikes. So rev your engines . . . and hit the road.

 

Big Sur, California

Iconic Route 1 extends almost the entire length of California, but our favorite stretch for road trips is through Big Sur, which comprises 90 or so miles along the central coast from San Simeon to Carmel. Big Sur’s beauty is not overrated: Sandwiched between the Santa Lucia mountains and the Pacific – redwood groves on one side and rocky beaches with sea lions on the other – it’s remarkably unspoiled, partly because the only access is via the two-lane Route 1, or Cabrillo Highway. Devote a long weekend, ideally in May or September for fewer crowds. Start out in San Jose, which has the closest major airport, and head south 74 miles on U.S. 101. Merge onto Route 156 and pick up Route 1, cruise through Monterey and Carmel, and then enter Big Sur proper. There are no big towns, only small clusters of roadside restaurants and stores, so fill the gas tank in advance. The road twists along precipitous cliffs and it can be a relief to stop for impromptu hiking, picnicking, or beachcombing (try Jade Cove for its namesake stone). A bohemian Eden in the 1960s, when Jack Kerouac and Henry Miller spent time here, Big Sur is an area where their free-spirit vibe still lingers.

 

Blue Ridge Parkway

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Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina and Virginia

Although old-time Appalachia has been immortalized in song, these days it can be difficult to locate that haven of rolling hills and wildflowers. The Blue Ridge Parkway, which stretches 469 miles along the southern Appalachian Mountains and links two national parks – Virginia’s Shenandoah and North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains – hits all the right notes. Drive the entire length if there's time (but remember the speed limit is 45 mph in most parts). For a shorter jaunt, fly into Asheville, N.C., and follow the parkway north for about 2 hours to Boone. Not a single interstate crosses the parkway. Instead of gas stations and motels, it’s flanked by picnic areas and hiking trails lined with dogwood, tulip trees, and red maples, with the mighty Appalachians as the backdrop. Highlights include Grandfather Mountain, a U.N.-designated International Biosphere Reserve, and the gardens and winery of the magnificent Biltmore Estate, a 19th-century Vanderbilt château near Asheville. Most sightseers do this road trip in spring and fall for the wildflowers and foliage, but the summer brings fewer cars, and the breezy, dry weather is near perfect.

 

Going-to-the-Sun Road

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Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana

In an epoch of climate change, it’s more satisfying than ever to make a pilgrimage (albeit by car) to witness the awesome beauty of glaciers in idyllic northern Montana. In Glacier National Park, the Going-to-the-Sun Road runs east to west for 50 miles. Take at least half a day to drive it in early June or just after Labor Day for the most unencumbered backcountry tour. Although the park stays open year-round, parts of this road trip route close from mid-September to mid-June. In July and August, when the route is beleaguered by traffic and maintenance work, jump on the free and eco-friendly shuttle bus. The Sun Road, as it's also called, crosses the Continental Divide at a breathtaking elevation of 6,646 feet (keep an eye out for mountain goats and bighorn sheep) and passes by Jackson Glacier Overlook, which, as the name suggests, is a good place to spot glaciers. A huge feat in engineering when it was created 76 years ago, the parkway includes portions carved into a sheer vertical cliff known as the Garden Wall. On the side of the road, the valley lies thousands of feet below.

 

Hana Highway

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Hana Highway, Hawaii

Driving Maui’s serpentine Hana Highway on the rural east side of the island provides a feel for Hawaii’s early days, when wild beauty and sleepy surf towns ruled. The famous road, also called the Road to Hana, starts in the town of Paia (about a 40-minute drive from Maui’s more developed southwest area) and wiggles east along the coast for more than 60 miles. The road trip's entire length can be traveled in about 3 hours but it’s better to allot at least a day to take in the rain forest setting (and allow for traffic). Rent a convertible, slather on sunscreen, and start before dawn to catch the sunrise. With the route incorporating some 600 hairpin curves and dozens of one-lane bridges, the driving is as taxing as the sights are stunning. Leave some time to check out a few of the following: Keanae Arboretum, with an exotic botanical garden; Waikani Falls, a trio of crashing chutes; and Ka’eleku Caverns, an ancient site created from lava flow. Turn around at the peaceful village of Hana or, for the real finish-line reward, continue further to Haleakala National Park to camp among vegetation that grows nowhere else in the world.

 

Million Dollar Highway (Silverton)

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Million Dollar Highway, Colorado

Near Telluride but worlds away, a 24-mile stretch of U.S. 550 takes visitors back in time to when the West was still wild (the road trip conditions are not for the faint of heart). Connecting the old mining towns of Silverton and Ouray in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, the Million Dollar Highway traverses the Uncompahgre Gorge to the summit of Red Mountain Pass, where a series of hairpin turns – sans guardrails – flank stomach-churning vertical drops. The countryside, decked in wildflowers during the spring, sustains elk, mountain goats, black bears, and deer. In the tiny towns of Silverton (a National Historic Landmark) and Ouray, Victorian buildings from the 1870s evoke the frontier era. Although the Million Dollar Highway is short, budget a day for it – all those twists and turns take time.

 

Red Rock Scenic Byway

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Red Rock Scenic Byway, Arizona

While the city of Sedona’s growth may have resulted in a bit of a commercial sprawl, its captivating rock formations still stand guard right outside town on the Red Rock Scenic Byway, a 7.5-mile little slip of road trip heaven. Also known as Route 179, it starts in Sedona and runs south, ending at Interstate 17 near Rimrock. Clearly marked trailheads and off-road bike paths are scattered along the way, so bring hiking boots or a mountain bike. Spend at least half a day exploring the red rock formations (many named after objects they resemble, like Bell, Cathedral, and Snoopy), which seem to change shape and color with every shift of light. Most of the drive cuts through the diverse Coconino National Forest, full of hills and washes covered in yucca, juniper, cacti, and piñon pines. Hawks and eagles swoop overhead and elk, deer, coyotes, and quail roam the terrain. Look familiar? In the 1940s and ’50s studios shot many Westerns here, including Broken Arrow with Jimmy Stewart.

 

Sea Islands (Jekyll Island Bridge)

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Sea Islands, Georgia

Island hopping along the Georgian coastal barrier islands provides a glimpse at historic blue-blood enclaves that also beckon birders and naturalists. Over a long weekend, gain an introduction to intriguing island outposts, connected by causeways and bridges, and, in some cases, only reached by ferries. Start this road trip in Savannah and head about 2 hours south on coastal Route 17 to Brunswick, the area’s gateway. Drive over the causeway to St. Simons, one of the four Golden Isles along with Little St. Simons, Sea Island, and Jekyll. The largest of the populated islands, upscale St. Simons is known for its golf courses and historical sites and a long, white-sand public beach. Bird watchers should head to Gould’s Inlet on East Beach for sightings, in season, of laughing gulls, royal and caspian terns, red-throated loons, or painted buntings. Sea Island, accessible by car from St. Simons, is synonymous with the Cloister resort, the ne plus ultra when it comes to Southern luxury. Even if you’re not staying at the resort, it’s worth visiting the island to cruise Sea Island Drive, lined with impressive Spanish Mediterranean-style mansions. To reach Jekyll, return to Route 17 on the mainland and turn east on the Jekyll Island Road (Route 520). Once a playground of Rockefellers and Pulitzers, Jekyll today is the stomping ground of leisure travelers who frequent its pristine beaches and golf courses, as well as marshes and maritime forests. Head to the south end for the best birding, or take a guided walk to view nesting loggerhead sea turtles.

 

Seward Highway (Turnagain Arm)

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Seward Highway, Alaska

An easy way to enjoy a cross section of Alaska’s massive beauty is to traverse the 127-mile Seward Highway that links Anchorage to the tiny portside town of Seward on magnificent Resurrection Bay. This compact swath encompasses boreal forests, mammoth glaciers, and majestic fjords. Starting in Anchorage, where it’s easy to rent a car at the airport, the road leads south across the Kenai Peninsula, hugging the base of the rugged Chugach Mountains and overlooking the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet as it winds past waterfalls and wildlife. Try to spot grazing Dall sheep on the cliffs, beluga whales in the waters below, and eagles and numerous seabirds above. The road trip can be done in 5 hours, but take two leisurely days and stop en route at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center or pan for gold at Crow Creek Mine. In Seward, tour the nearby Kenai Fjords National Park, a singular wonderland of fjords and glaciers.

 

Sonoma and Napa Valleys (Clos du Val winery)

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Sonoma and Napa Valleys, California

Road trips through the neighboring valleys of Sonoma and Napa can be an entirely chichi experience, but there are also historic spots and quiet nature alongside the luxury standouts. To combine the best of both worlds in one long weekend, rent a car in San Francisco and go an hour north on U.S. 101 to Healdsburg, a sophisticated Sonoma hub brimming with tasting rooms and top restaurants (for a splurge, try Cyrus). Next, head further north on 101 to Lake Sonoma for a leg-stretching hike. Then take Route 128 southeast into Napa Valley and stop in Calistoga, to soak in a mud bath or check out the Old Faithful Geyser of California, which shoots up water every 30 minutes. From Calistoga, cross over to the Silverado Trail, a lovely meander south (roughly parallel to Route 29) past some of the area’s most notable wineries including Phelps, Mumm, Stags’ Leap, and Clos Du Val. Take Route 29 at Oakville (procure picnic supplies at the gourmet Oakville Grocery Co.) or in the restaurant mecca of Yountville. Further on, merge onto Interstate 80 and return to San Francisco.

 

U.S. Route 1 (Home on Kennebunkport shore)

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U.S. Route 1, Maine

In August, when the masses descend on Vacationland, Route 1 is a parking lot winding through a million small towns with schizophrenic stoplights. But in early summer and fall, road trips here offer an unobstructed front-row seat to the state’s hardy coastal beauty. Start this weeklong tour of Maine in its south, in the town of Kittery. Drive north through laid-back, gay-friendly Ogunquit before reaching posh Kennebunkport and its seaside mansions (for an unforgettable meal, try the renowned White Barn Inn). Then head to foodie-friendly Portland and eventually Freeport, home of quintessentially Northeastern clothier L.L. Bean (open 24 hours). Further north – or down east, as they say – the landscape turns desolate within the blueberry barrens of Washington County and the sights become more ruggedly striking. Don’t miss the reversing saltwater falls, a natural wonder that results from the area's strong tides, near West Pembroke. Sometimes this can be observed in utter solitude. The trip ends in the tiny city of Calais at Canada’s border.

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Outlander Sport among Mitsubishi's best

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Lacking the advertising budget and massive dealer network of much of its competition, Mitsubishi products are easily overlooked. For several of them, that's a shame. Case in point: The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, a compact SUV that does everything well.

Aside from the pricey-but-worth-it Lancer Evolution, the Outlander Sport is probably the best vehicle Mitsubishi builds. The company didn't do itself any favors by naming it the Outlander Sport, which suggests it's just a sportier version of the Outlander SUV. The Outlander and the Outlander Sport share the same 105.1-inch wheelbase, but not much else — the Outlander is about 14 inches longer, so it can squeeze in a tight third-row seat, giving it a theoretical capacity of seven, instead of the Sport's five.

The two vehicles have different engines, too: the Outlander has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a 3-liter V-6, while the Outlander Sport has a 2-liter, 148-horsepower four-cylinder. Perhaps the biggest difference is that the bigger Outlander feels a little dated compared to its competition, and the Outlander Sport doesn't.

You might suspect the Sport's small engine isn't up to the task of providing adequate acceleration for a 3,000-pound SUV, but it does surprisingly well, thanks in part to the transmission. I'm typically not a fan of the CVT, or continuously variable transmission, which — unlike a conventional automatic — doesn't have a set number of gears, but uses a system that changes gear ratios in tiny, incremental steps, so you never feel the transmission shift. I still prefer a good six-speed automatic in a vehicle like the Outlander Sport, but this CVT is less intrusive than most, and the engine and transmission do produce some commendable fuel economy results — 25 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway on regular gas.

Inside, the Outlander Sport has a clean, functional interior with comfortable front bucket seats and a rear seat that is reasonably roomy for two adults, cramped for three. Cargo area behind the rear seat is usually 21.7 cubic feet, but our Sport had the optional 710-watt Rockford-Fosgate sound system that included a big rear-mounted subwoofer that trimmed cargo space to 20.1 cubic feet. The rear seat folds down, more than doubling the space in back.

The Outlander Sport comes in two flavors: The base-model ES, which has as standard a five-speed manual transmission, and the SE, like our test model. The ES is front-wheel-drive, and the SE comes in front- or all-wheel-drive. Our tester was front-wheel-drive. Really, with the advent of electronic aids like stability control, I wouldn't spend the extra money for all-wheel-drive unless I lived in the snow belt, or in a place with hilly terrain that gets more than its share of bad weather. The Outlander Sport is a car-based "crossover" SUV, and even with all-wheel-drive, it isn't designed for serious off-roading.

The test Sport SE was loaded with optional equipment that sort of negated the attraction of a smaller, economical sport-ute. The Premium Package added a "panoramic" glass sunroof, Sirius satellite radio, an auto-dimming mirror, a backup camera and the aforementioned premium sound system. That, plus a navigation system, added $4,345 to the price, and with shipping, the $21,995 base price ballooned to $27,150.

The regular SE already has all the important stuff — just add the satellite radio, and I'd be happy. Safety features are well-represented, too: There are front, side and side-curtain air bags, as well as a knee air bag for the driver.

On the road, the Sport matches or exceeds the competition with a smooth ride on all but the roughest surfaces. Handling is considerably better than average, with precise electric power steering, minimal body roll on sharp turns and a highway presence that make the Sport seem bigger than it is, which is a compliment.

The Outlander Sport will be updated slightly for 2013, and beginning in July, production moves from Japan to the Mitsubishi plant in Normal, Ill. Front and rear styling will change slightly, but aside from some changes to the rear suspension, the 2013 Sport is mechanically similar to the 2012.

Monday Maintenance Tip: Don't forget the filters!

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Monday Maintenance Tip: Don't forget the filters! Your car has several filters (mainly air, oil, fuel, and transmission) that need to be changed accordingly depending on the model of your vehicle. If your vehicle is due for a filter change or two, schedule a maintenance appointment with us online today!

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Nissan Juke-R Scheduled for Limited Production Starting This Summer

The Juke-R may have been just a prototype, but now Nissan says it will put the high-performance crossover into limited production. The Juke-R melds the mechanical components of the Nissan GT-R with the body of a Juke crossover. Back in January, we called upon Nissan to consider building the Juke-R — read Jonny Lieberman’s blog right here.

Nissan has so far received three orders for a copy of the Nissan Juke-R, and is currently taking orders for more examples of the car. A month from now, production of the Juke-R will begin in limited numbers. The best news for customers, however, is that the production Juke-R models will get a performance boost. While the two prototypes built employed the mechanicals of the 2010 GT-R and extracted 485 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque from a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 engine, versions of the Juke-R destined for customers will use the running gear from the 2013 GT-R. The new car’s engine has been upgraded to 545 hp and 463 lb-ft, which could make the Juke-R even quicker than the 3.7-second 0-to-62-mph time previously quoted.

Other modifications on the prototype Juke-R included widening the body by 5.7 inches, fitting the suspension from the Nissan GT-R, installing all-wheel drive, reinforcing the chassis and adding a roll cage, and bolting on sundry aerodynamic parts to help keep the car stable as it approaches its 160-mph top speed.

The Juke-R was originally conceived as a prototype that was first shown in Dubai last year, but Juke marketing manager Gareth Dunsmore said public response to the car was overwhelming.

“People were making offers for the original on the street,” he said in a statement. “With such a strong reaction, and with three genuine offers on the table, we decided we had to make the car a reality.”

There’s no word yet on pricing for the Juke-R, or in which markets it will be available, although Nissan notes that two of the three orders so far came from “a high-profile and well-respected member of Dubai society.” The first three cars will be delivered to customers this summer. A Nissan spokesman in the U.S. said that at this point there are no solid plans for the Juke-R to be sold here; given the car was a special project developed in the U.K. by Nissan’s European arm, we think North American availability is quite unlikely.

To celebrate the production debut of the Juke-R, Nissan also has released a new video showing the build-up to a street race between the car and a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, and a Mercedes-Benz in Dubai. Embedded below, Nissan says the clip “gives us the opportunity to see the Juke-R find its place among the world’s elite at Dubai’s International Marina Club. Nissan previously released a series of ten videos documenting the build process of the Juke-R prototype, culminating with a clip showing the car undergoing a shakedown test at a track in the U.K.

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Mitsubishi Mirage headed to Canada, U.S. sales chances "50-50"

Automotive News reports Mitsubishi plans to bring its recently unveiled Mirage to the Canadian market, and that the five-door hatch has a 50-percent chance of making it to U.S. buyers as well. Mitsubishi pulled the Mirage nameplate from the U.S. in 2002, but unveiled a new version of the car in Thailand just last month. At a smidge over 146 inches long, the tiny hatch would be a suitable competitor for the likes of the Chevrolet Spark and give dealers a much-needed product infusion. The company killed off the Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder and the Endeavor just recently and Mitsubishi showrooms are starting to look decidedly emaciated.

But Mitsubishi says it may not be as simple as dropping the new Mirage on U.S. soil and hoping for the best. The automaker has a reworked Outlander coming down the pike, and launching two models in close succession may make already scarce marketing dollars even harder to come by.

Then there's the fact that the new Mirage is a no-nonsense, bare-bones creation designed to appeal to the budget-minded buyers of South Asia. Mitsubishi has some reservations about unleashing the model on content-hungry Americans. Even so, Mitsubishi says the company has yet to reach an official decision about a U.S. launch.

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