Mitsubishi to Launch Free Gas Promotion

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. doesn’t have hybrid cars or “employee discounts” for everyone, so it is banking on another ploy to win customers and help deplete dealers’ stocks of 2005 models: free gasoline for all.

Cypress-based Mitsubishi Motors North America said it would provide buyers of most of its remaining ’05 models prepaid gasoline debit cards worth $1,500 to $2,500 -- the value depends on the vehicle and whether it uses regular or premium gas.

The program runs Friday through Oct. 31.

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John O’Dell