Mitsubishi Stops Production of i-MiEV-Based Citroen C-Zero and Peugeot iOn

There are more troubles on the horizon for Mitsubishi as the automaker confirmed that it has halted production of the Citroen C-Zero and Peugeot iOn, both of which are re-badged versions of the i-MiEV all-electric mini and are built at its plant in Mizushima, Japan.

According to PSA Peugeot-Citroen and Mitsubishi, the halt is temporary, through neither company would say for how long it would last.

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Mitsubishi's All-Electric 2012 i-MiEV Recalled Over Air-Bag Problem

A number of 2012 model year Mitsubishi i-MiEV hatchbacks are being recalled in the U.S. and Canada due to a potential issue with air-bag sensors.

The Japanese automaker said that on certain models, the air-bag sensors are incompatible with the self-diagnostic software used by the Safety Restraint System (SRS) system, causing the warning lamp to turn on.

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Mitsubishi Details 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb i-MiEV Contenders

As it turns out, Mitsubishi will field not one but two i-MiEV cars in the Electric Class of the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, to be held in Colorado from July 3 to 8.

Mitsubishi will enter the fully decked out i-MiEV Evolution prototype, which was teased through a pair of sketches back in March, and a regular production i-MiEV in the event.

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