Mitsubishi has been something of a punching bag among both analysts and critics in the United States for some years now, with lukewarm reception to new products and meek sales figures. But while few were paying attention, the Japanese brand’s pendulum made a mighty swing in the right direction in 2011, with sales finishing up over 40 percent year-over-year, making it the second fastest-growing brand in the States. Of course, total brand sales were just 77,995 (2010 sales: 55,683), but one has to start somewhere. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: BMW to launch toned-down line of M Performance Automobiles
The Detroit Auto Show just wrapped up, but BMW has already moved on to Geneva. The German automaker announced today that it’s going to be showing a new line of what it’s calling “M Performance Automobiles” at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Infiniti looking ahead to Geneva with mid-engined EV sports car concept
The Detroit Auto Show media days are still in full swing, but Infiniti is already looking ahead to the Geneva Motor Show with another teaser of the company’s plug-in hybrid electric sports car. Yes, we’ve seen other sketches of the car (this one) but not of this section, the general rear pillar area. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Infiniti to unveil hybrid sports car concept in Geneva
Growing tired of lagging behind its rivals in the increasingly competitive luxury wars, Infiniti is getting serious about a number of things: the European market, for one, sports cars, for another, and finally, alternative propulsion. And based on those drives, the premium Nissan division is preparing to unveil a new hybrid sports car concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show this March. Funk Flex
