As we prepare to flip our calendars from 2011 to 2012, it's time to say goodbye to a handful of vehicles that are being sent to the Great Parking Lot In The Sky before the 2012 model year completely takes hold. And while we're not exactly upset about having to bid farewell to things like the Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mazda Tribute or Chevrolet HHR, there are a few vehicles that we're truly going to miss. The Mazda RX-8, for example, has grown to be one of our favorite sports cars since its introduction in 2003. We love its lightweight construction, high-revving rotary engine and surprisingly ... Read More

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Say 'goodbye' to these cars and trucks for the new year 1324575000

As we prepare to flip our calendars from 2011 to 2012, it's time to say goodbye to a handful of vehicles that are being sent to the Great Parking Lot In The Sky before the 2012 model year completely takes hold. And while we're not exactly upset about having to bid farewell to things like the Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mazda Tribute or Chevrolet HHR, there are a ...
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Report: Mitsubishi to build another Eclipse? 1317644880

Among Japanese automakers in the United States, Mitsubishi is largely relegated to "also ran status" alongside the likes of Subaru and Suzuki, and behind heavy-hitting rivals like Toyota, Honda and Nissan. The Diamond Star automaker will soon have a lineup consisting of only three model lines. But that wasn't always the case, and may not be again if the ...
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Mecum to auction final Mitsubishi Eclipse for charity 1314999060

Mecum is set to auction off the very last Mitsubishi Eclipse ever produced at its Normal, Illinois plant. The 2012 Eclipse Coupe packs the company's 3.8-liter V6 engine and is equipped with the SE package – the only car in the model's history to receive that combination. The Eclipse marks the end of 22 years of continuous production with Kalapana ...
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Report: Mitsubishi to kill off Eclipse, Endeavor in August, Galant to live on 1303741740

We first heard back in January that Mitsubishi was planning to kill off the Eclipse, Endeavor and Galant by 2013. Now, however, AutoWeek is reporting that the euthanization timeline is a lot closer to summer, with only the Galant receiving a reprieve. Mitsubishi North America CEO Yoichi Yokozawa has reportedly confirmed that the automaker will stop ...
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Report: Mitsubishi to kill Eclipse, Endeavor and Galant 1295557320

It turns out the rumors we heard about the languishing Mitsubishi lineup are true. According to Automotive News, Mitsubishi is planning to drop the axe on the entirety of its American-made portfolio of vehicles in order to begin building new global platforms here in the States. That means that the Eclipse, Endeavor and Galant will all be sent to pasture ...

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Mitsubishi, UAW reach Illinois plant pact - but what will they build there? 1292880480

The good ol' Diamond Star Motors plant in Normal, Illinois – where such well-regarded vehicles as the original Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser were built, among others – is apparently getting a new lease on life now that Mitsubishi, the United Auto Workers and laborers at the plant have all approved of a new contract. At ...
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Report: Mitsubishi could kill off Galant, Eclipse by 2013 1283873460

Things aren't looking good for the Mitsubishi lineup of American-built vehicles. According to AutoWeek, the Japanese automaker is channeling all of its resources into building a new global small car. That means that between now and 2012, we won't be seeing too many updates to the likes of the Galant, Endeavor, Eclipse or Eclipse Spyder. All of those ...
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Pics Aplenty: 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and Eclipse Spyder 1202160120

click either image for more shots of the updated 2009 Mitsubishi EclipseMitsubishi has seen fit to bestow upon us a whole slew of new high-res images showing the updated 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and Eclipse Spyder doing their groove thing on the road. As we mentioned last week when we previewed the vehicle, the styling changes are evolutionary and include ...
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2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT in the Autoblog Garage 1162413120

The small Mexican village of Cancun is a well-known party destination for young adults on spring break, offering a multitude of things most excellent. Eye candy in bikinis and surfer shorts (take your pick) sip on margaritas made with hand-squeezed lime juice and 100 percent agave tequila at a fraction of the price of the libations they choke down up ...
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Carbon fiber wheels coming to a tuner near you 1154129700

The next logical progression in removing unsprung weight will finally be made available to U.S. enthusiasts. Rennworx Ltd., a company that imports a variety of top dollar rims and parts, has agreed to bring Dymag's full lineup of custom carbon fiber rollers. Their products have found their way into the wheel arches of some top dollar machines, including ...