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Tokyo, Apr 16, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Lancer Sportback Ralliart (Galant Fortis Sportback Ralliart in Japan) its Chinese debut at the Auto Shanghai 2009, which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center April 20th through 28th. Already well-received in other markets, the Lancer Sportback Ralliart features electronically-controlled four-wheel drive, stylish coupe-like lines and ample luggage space for excellent utility.
The Lancer Sportback Ralliart will be one of nine (eight on Press Days) models on the Mitsubishi Motors stand, including SUV models sold in China.
About Mitsubishi Motors
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is the fifth largest automaker in Japan and the fifteenth largest in the world by global unit sales. It is part of the Mitsubishi keiretsu, formerly the biggest industrial group in Japan, and was formed in 1970 from the automotive division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Throughout its history it has courted alliances with foreign partners, a strategy pioneered by their first president Tomio Kubo to encourage expansion, and continued by his successors. A significant stake was sold to Chrysler Corporation in 1971 which it held for 22 years, while DaimlerChrysler was a controlling shareholder between 2000 and 2005. Long term joint manufacturing and technology licencing deals with the Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea and Proton in Malaysia were also forged, while in Europe the company co-owned the largest automobile manufacturing plant in the Netherlands with Volvo for ten years in the 1990s, before taking sole ownership in 2001.
Contact:
Mitsubishi Motors
Public Relations Department
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com
+81-3-6719-2111
Apr 16, 2009
Source: Mitsubishi Motors
Topic: Corporate Announcement
Sectors: Automotive
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