Guys (and gals?),
I just right now discovered an interesting fact. When I left Toyota to go to the dark side of the force (Hyundai-Kia), the very first building I worked for Hyundai-Kia (before Hyundai-Kia built their fancy schmancy new building) IS THE CURRENT BUILDING for Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America, Inc. (MRDA).
MRDA does research, testing and investigation. Which is what my experience is / was in automotive. I worked in the same building! My big blue Ram has been in that building. It's where I measured tire-by-tire that my truck, plum empty except a fuel tank of fuel, is 7,140 pounds. MRDA procured it after H-K moved out!
I think I heard that back then, but never really paid any attention.
Should I submit my resume to them, just to see if they show any interest? I don't think I'd take that position, but if I did, I'd march in there and demand the manual transmission be offered again in the Mirage!