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Mitsubishi leaving North America

9 years ago
1 min read

Mitsubishi is ended production in the U.S. to refocus on the developing Asian market. Slow North American Sales have prompted the company to shut down their Illinois plant which opened in 1988. The company is seeing growth in developing Asian countries and has opened new factories in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand.  The company stopped Australian production in 2008 and sold off a facility in the Europe in 2012.

Source: Nikkei

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Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

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