TOKYO -- With Mitsubishi Motors staring down projections of a major annual profit decline due to U.S. tariffs and other factors, the Japanese automaker was in need of a win.
Carmaker's gamble to cut a vehicle pays off in Asia's biggest AXCR race in Thailand

Mitsubishi Motors' Triton pickup truck tears through the jungle at the AXCR rally race, ultimately taking first place. (Mitsubishi Motors)
TOKYO -- With Mitsubishi Motors staring down projections of a major annual profit decline due to U.S. tariffs and other factors, the Japanese automaker was in need of a win.