Reflecting a leap beyond just a facelift or an upgrade from the previous generation, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia today unveiled its flagship model with the new Lancer Evolution featuring an entirely new platform, engine and enhanced functional design inside and out. Read more

Rumour has it that the bosses over at Mitsubishi are considering offering a Lancer Sportback Crossover to international markets by 2010. Essentially a Mitsubishi Lancer with a redesigned rear end and an increased ride height, the new model will also come equipped with a restyled fascia and protective body panels similar to those found on the old Subaru Outback and Audi Allroad. Read more

This got us baffled, a report at MySinChew indicated that a fleet management company, Spanco, has signed a deal in June of this year to supply the government with 2,500 Proton Waja’s and 10 Mitsubishi Evolution’s. Why would they ever need such cars is beyond us, maybe they finally decided to sponsor Karamjit Singh, which we highly doubt so, or maybe the bad guys are getting away much easier these days, hence the raise in crime rates. Read more

Good news for all Evo and Lancer fans out there, Chargespeed of Japan has come out with their latest ‘BotomLine’ range for the Mitsubishi Evo X.

Their latest parts include either add-on or fully replacement parts, clad in carbon fiber for that sporty and exclusive look.

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Mazda kept the rotary engine concept when other manufacturers had abandoned it. However, Dr Felix Wankel’s mechanical innovation does work to full effect. A rotary engine has triangular rotors which spin within epi-trochoidal housings, instead of conventional pistons, and it tends to get smoother and more powerful the faster it rotates. It also has the benefit of being compact and lightweight - and Mazda is able to squeeze 231bhp out of a twin-rotor unit of just 1308cc capacity. Read more

Toyota to join touring car races?

German ADAC Procar Team Geipel Motorsport have built the new Auris T-Sport with the view of entering a two two-car team in the 2009 WTCC. Read more

Lancer, it’s a name that car fans love to conjure with and one that reared its head again this year when Mitsubishi’s Evolution X  was launched. The Evolution X is lightning quick, powerful and has huge levels of grip. The Lancer on which the Evolution X is based is a lot cheaper but it’s nowhere near as engaging or involving to drive. Read more

Tokyo — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces the addition of the premium sporty 4WD RALLIART trim level to the Galant Fortis sedan series. The new model raises the driving pleasure bar while retaining all the utility and comfort qualities of the base model.

RALLIART comes with a price tag of Yen2,982,000 (RM90k without tax) and goes on sale at affiliated dealership throughout Japan today. Read more

I think its safe to say that we are all in the habit of constantly changing our wallpaper, maybe even by the hour or in less severe cases, daily. Well the guys at CarScoop thoughtfully collected these shots of the Evo X in all its glory and wanted to share it with everybody, now you’ll have your desktop sorted for 36 days or hours if you fall into that category. You’re welcome. Read more

If you’ve been saving for the Evo X, now you can widen your options as Mitsubishi is set to introduce the Evo X MR. Scheduled to hit the streets of Japan later in 2008 and possibly the streets of Malaysia in god knows when, Mitsubishi has introduced technical as well as visual upgrades to help enhance the subtle looking Evo X. Read more