Mitsubishi's Kawasoe announces resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) President Katsuhiko Kawasoe officially announces his resignation Sept. 8 at the Ministry of Transport in Tokyo amid a scandal centering on revelations the automaker hid customer complaints and recalls of defective vehicles from the government for decades. He is expected to be replaced by MMC Vice President Takashi Sonobe.

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