Mitsubishi Motors to Start Exports of New Built-in-Thailand Pickup to 140 Markets Around the World.Tokyo, Japan, Feb 13, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (三菱自動車工業株式会社 Corporation (MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. ) announced today that the exports of the new Triton pickup truck produced at Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh), its local unit in Thailand, are to move onto a full-scale footing in the second half of 2006. The commencement of full-scale exports announced today follows the start of Triton shipments to Europe (L200 in Europe) in December 2005. Triton is to be shipped a total of about 140 markets around the globe, including Australia, the Middle East, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , the ASEAN ASEAN: see Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN in full Association of Southeast Asian Nations International organization established by the governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in region, and Japan. Developed as a global model and launched in Bangkok on August 25, 2005, Triton has been well received in Thailand for its passenger car-like ride comfort, powerful common-rail direct injection diesel engine, and its original styling, with post-launch cumulative sales totaling 16,300 units at the end of January 2006. Mitsubishi Motors increased its share in the Thai pickup market to 8.5 percent in calendar 2005, up 0.6 points on 7.9 percent in 2004. Mitsubishi Motors has been exporting vehicles produced locally in Thailand since 1988 and became the first manufacturer in Thailand to reach cumulative total exports of 800,000 vehicles (as of January 2006). As such Mitsubishi Motors has made and continues to make a major contribution to the Thai economy by promoting growth of the Thai automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. , by creating employment, and by earning foreign exchange. Expectations are high regarding the major role this global export hub will play in the future. About Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 7211) was established in 1970 and is one of the few automobile companies in the world that produces a full line of automotive products ranging from 660-cc mini cars and passenger cars to commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The company also operates consumer financing services and provides this to its customer base. Source: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Contact: Mitsubishi Motors Media Center https://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/index.php Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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