The Mitsubishi group is seeking Japanese and foreign private equity funds to help rescue the ailing Mitsubishi Motors company, Reuters reported, citing the Financial Times.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


The report said the group plans to sell 100 billion yen’s ($US911.4 million) worth of preference shares issued by Mitsubishi Motors to corporate rehabilitation firms and is sealing the terms with Japanese private equity firm Phoenix Capital.


Last Friday DaimlerChrysler said it will not provide any new funds for its partner Mitsubishi Motors and said it may sell its stake in the carmaker, Reuters noted.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact