Mitsubishi profit plunges after fuel economy scandal

May 09, 2017 05:00 AM

TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Motor Corp.'s operating profit plunged 94 percent in the latest fiscal year, broadsided by falling sales, foreign exchange losses and costs from a fuel economy scandal.

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