Mitsubishi is serious about overhauling its dealership network: TDS.
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Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short—the latest automotive news headlines from around the world, conveniently organized for a quick overview.
Here are the key stories in the automotive industry and culture to keep an eye on this Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
♦️ Mitsubishi is undergoing a significant reshuffling of its entire dealership network—corporate is closing underperforming locations while some disgruntled franchise owners are exiting the business. Concurrently, the Japanese automaker has opened 12 new dealerships in the last year and has about 30 more awaiting approval. Currently, Mitsubishi operates 297 dealerships in the U.S. [Automotive News]
🐦 A Ford dealer in Kansas sold a new F-250 pickup, but the customer can’t pick it up yet—a robin (a federally protected species) built a nest on the tire, and after her eggs hatched, the truck cannot be moved legally until the birds leave on their own. Robins generally take around two weeks to fledge. [KMBC News]
🛻 Renault has introduced a new small pickup truck named Niagara for the Latin American market. [Renault]
🚛 Volvo must pay a $197 million settlement due to emissions violations related to its large trucks in California. [LA Times]
⚡ Nissan is contemplating following Tesla’s example by exporting electric vehicles from China to North America (specifically to Canada for now). [Investors Business Daily]
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Mitsubishi is serious about overhauling its dealership network: TDS.
Mitsubishi is taking action by eliminating low-performing dealerships and establishing new ones in areas where the brand believes it can achieve greater success.