Mitsubishi Motors became Japan's first volume car producer with the 1917 Model A. Initially Mitsubishi focused on commercial truck production, but by 1964 the model line had expanded into a complete range of passenger vehicles. In 1970 an independent automotive company was established: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). In March 2000, MMC and DaimlerChrysler reached a strategic alliance for passenger cars. In May 2004 Mitsubishi Motors launched its business revitalization plan, which lays out a plan for the company's future growth.
