Drive Safely on Halloween

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Thursday is Halloween, one of spookiest nights of the year, but also a night where the streets are heavily populated.  Children are dressed up and excited, running house to house to get their candy.  Which is why it is very important to drive extra safely on this particular day.  This extra excitement will cause children as well as adults to move in unpredictable ways, like running across the street or even jumping out from behind things to give someone a scare.  This is why you must be alert while driving and follow these safety tips.

• SLOW DOWN and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. 
• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, curbs and before leaving a stop sign.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
• Eliminate any distractions inside your car, including your phone, so you can focus on the road.
• Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day.
• Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 to 9:30 pm so be especially alert during those hours.

Wantagh Mitsubishi provides safe vehicles with available back-up cams to keep you and your surroundings safe. 

Prepare your Vehicle for the Winter

October is Fall Car Care Month!  As the month comes to an end it is really time to make sure that your car is ready for the colder weather.  Taking a few simple steps now can save you the headache and the cost of an emergency breakdown later.  You can bring your car down to Wantagh Mitsubishi and we will take care of everything for you.  If you decide to take care of it yourself the Car Care Council recommends five proactive steps to make sure your car is ready for winter driving. 

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1. Battery - You should keep the battery connections clean, tight and corrosion-free.  The cold weather is harsh on batteries, so it's wise to check the battery and charging system.  A battery should be replaced every three years.
2. Heater, Defrosters and Wiper Blades - Check that the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system are working properly as it is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons, such as defrosting.  Wiper blades that are torn, cracked or don't properly clean your windshield should be replaced. 
3. Tires - Check the tires, including the pressure and tread depth, which are essential for traction when it snows.  Uneven wear on your tires indicates a need for wheel alignment.  If snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires designed for gripping slick roads.
4. Brakes - Have your brake system checked, including brake linings, rotors and drums.  Brakes are critical to vehicle safety and are even more important when driving on slippery roads.

Taking preemptive action to get your vehicle ready for the winter is very important, for more information and full checklist please visit http://goo.gl/4zgsqH.

Mitsubishi Mirage

The Mitsubishi Mirage has not yet started sales in the United States.  This is not a fashion focused car, but focuses more on its sensible transport for those who want great gas mileage.  Mitsubishi's last subcompact car was called the Colt, was never sold in the US.  The Mirage made its U.S. debut at the 2013 New York Auto show and will reach showrooms this fall, but it recently went on sale in Europe. 
In Europe, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is offered with a choice of two three-cylinder, 12-valve engines, a 1.0- or a 1.2 liter, but only the latter will be offered in the U.S.  It produces 74 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 74 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm and will be available with either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission.  But Mitsubishi expects the Mirage's running costs to be among the lowest on the road.  It will be the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline vehicle available in the U.S. It is expected to get around 37 mpg city and about 44 mpg highway.  For more information on the Mirage and its review please visit http://goo.gl/rHSIFc. 

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Long Island Auto Show at the Coliseum

Are you a car lover who lives on Long Island?  If so, lucky for you the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale is hosting an Auto Show this weekend!  The Long Island Auto Show is open from October 18th through the 20th.  The Coliseum will host more than 150 new cars, SUVs and trucks along with several impressive classic car collections.   

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This is a great opportunity to see so many cars in a single location.  Have you ever wanted to sit in a corvette, even though it is out of you price range?  Almost every car is unlocked and the show embodies a very laid back environment that encourages people to interact with the cars.  Like many auto shows, there are no sales permitted on the floor, so there is no pressure to buy when checking out a few hot-rods.  Dealers are eager to show off their new inventory and are willing to answer any questions you have about any particular car.  It allows prospective car buyers a chance to view cars from every automaker under one roof.  For those who are looking to actually drive, Ford and Scion are each bringing vehicles to test drive.  For more info on the Auto Show visit http://goo.gl/riUO4G.
If you are looking for a new Mitsubishi, come down to our showroom and check out our Award Winning Outlander.  We are located at 3460 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh.  Call us at: 516-785-4300

Mitsubishi Motors Participates in the Lyon Confluence Smart Community Demonstration Project

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Mitsubishi Motors recently participated in the Lyon Confluence Smart Community Demonstration Project in France.  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that operation of the 15 i-MiEV 100% electric vehicles delivered to the EV car sharing part of the "Lyon Confluence" smart community demonstration project has commenced.  The Lyon Confluence Project is to be developed by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, a Japanese public agency promoting research and development as well as the dissemination of energy, environmental and industrial technologies, partnering with Toshiba Corporation. 

The goal and vision of the Lyon Confluence Project is to create a model city for a futuristic smart community, introduce Japanese companies' technologies, contribute to global society, and acquire feedback on its feasibility and findings.  To read more about the progress and possibilities please visit http://goo.gl/v9yYeQ.

Mitsubishi is always working toward a greener tomorrow.  We are focused on creating automobiles that can reduce the amount of harmful emissions into the environment.  Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for more updates.

Nokia Brings Real Time Maps to Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Motors recently inked a deal with Nokia to incorporate its Here map technology into its cars.  By using a HD radio system, Nokia claims to be able to provide information on four times as many roads as a standard in-car navigation system and says it will deliver real-time data 10 times faster than rival products.  This partnership will enable a number of Mitsubishi models to get real-time traffic information, weather forecasts and even up-to-date fuel prices straight to the vehicle. 
Nokia's Here Technology is the ultimate guide to the road and Mitsubishi customers will be the first ones to experience the future of navigation!  For more information on the Mitsubishi-Nokia partnership please visit http://goo.gl/ndIyTW.

Come to our showroom at 3460 Sunrise Hwy. or visit us at www.wantaghmitsu.com to get yourself into the ultimate navigation machine.

Fall Car Care

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October is Fall Car Care Month!  This is a great reminder to make sure your vehicle is ready for the harsh winter weather ahead.  Taking a few simple steps now to prepare can save you many headaches in the future.  The Car Care Council recommends five important steps to prepare your car for winter driving:

1. Battery- Be sure to keep the battery connections clean, tight and corrosion-free.  Cold weather is tough on batteries, so it is important to check the battery and charging system.  Batteries typically do not give warning signs before they fail, so batteries should be replaced every 3 years.
2. Heater, Defrosters and Wiper Blades - Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) must work properly to ensure interior comfort as well as for safety reasons, like defrosting windows. Generally wiper blades should be replaced every six months.
3. Tires - Check the tires, including the tire pressure and tread depth.  During the winter month tire traction may be the most important safety precaution.  If snow and ice are a problem in  your are, consider purchasing special tires designed to grip slick roads. 
4. Brakes - Have your break system checked by a professional.  That includes brake linings, rotors and drums.  Brakes are critical in car safety when driving on ice or snow covered roads. 

For more tips on Car Safety as the winter months approach please visit http://goo.gl/6vyojI.
Make sure your care is safe, buy a Mitsubishi today!

Cell Phones and Texting NY Laws

In the state of New York it is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving.  Hands-free cell phone devices, however, are legal.  Texting was banned for all drivers while behind the wheel and as of June 1, 2013 much stiffer penalties for breaking this law have been enacted.

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• Probationary License: 60 days license suspension for first conviction and 60 more days for a subsequent conviction within 6 months of license restoration; 5 points on your driver's license.
• Junior License: 60 days license suspension for first conviction and 60 more days for a subsequent conviction within 6 months of license restoration; 5 points on your driver's license.
• Full License: 5 points on your driver's license. (This is increased from the 3-point penalty of the past.)

Please visit http://goo.gl/0nrebP for more vehicle moving violations and regulations.
So don't text and drive, it can wait.  You will endanger your life and the lives of all those that surround you.  Wantagh Mitsubishi offers many vehicles with hands-free systems, so come on down and get your Mitsubishi today!

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by 2014?

It looks like the US is going to have to wait a little longer to see sales of the Mitsubishi PHEV plug-in hybrid.  Mitsubishi is experiencing a production stoppage caused by battery issues along with a very high demand from Japan and Europe. 

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It seems as though a year from now would be the earliest that we could see sales of the plug-in hybrid SUV on our shores.  Production of the SUV did however launch in its home country earlier this year.  The new Outlander PHEV can travel about 34 miles on battery power alone and also achieves roughly 143 MPGe, according to number issued when the car was unveiled in Paris in 2012.  The power train also features two electric motors that separately power the two axles and a gasoline engine that can either be used as a generator for the motors or to power the wheels directly.  To read more about the Outlander PHEV please visit http://goo.gl/4f1uTk.

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