Motor Industry News

Mitsubishi recruits new dealerships

Mitsubishi Motors Franchising Department has recruited a number of key dealers as part of its UK expansion plans.

The company claimed it was going from strength to strength, with 11 new outlets joining the firm's network at key points throughout the country since the start of the year.

Meanwhile, five others have signed up to start working with Mitsubishi in the fourth quarter.

The firm's managing director Lance Bradley said: "This demonstrates the profitability of the Mitsubishi franchise. There is a real buzz about Mitsubishi and the broad range of competitive models, and proven green technologies make the Mitsubishi franchise an attractive proposition for the future."

Meanwhile, the company's franchising manager Alan Rooke said that Mitsubishi has attracted a broad range of enthusiastic, skilled dealers and continues to experience positive interest from prospects across the UK.

In related news, the UK's police force is set to trial Mitsubishi's electric i-MiEV, which has a top speed of 81 miles per hour and a range of 100 miles.