Firkins Mitsubishi

Mistubishi's plans to pull the plug on the Eclipse, Endeavor and Galant by 2014 broke this January.  Somehow, knowing that we had a good three years to enjoy the models made the news a little easier to swallow. That and the fact, Mitsubishi promised to introduce eight new hybrid and battery-powered EVs by 2015.

Things don't always go according to plan, though. For, Mitsubishi has suddenly decided to pull the plug on the…

In case you haven't caught recent news, Mitsubishi is changing their game plan. Specifically, they're working toward transitioning their vehicle lineup and ultimately their brand image into that of an alternative-powerplant pioneer.

Recent reports indicate that Mitsubishi will introduce a total of eight new hybrid and electric-powered vehicles into the global market by 2015. The first example of Mitsubishi's brand evolvement is the imminent launch of the "i" EV in select markets…