According to a news release from Mitsubishi Motors, about 800 employees cheered the 3 millionth car which rolled off the assembly line at Mitsubishi Motors in Normal on Thursday. Mitsubishi Motors North American President and CEO Shin Kurihara congratulated employees on their accomplishment as the rally red 2010 Eclipse GT was driven off the assembly line. UAW Local 2488 President Ralph Timan expressed thanks and congratulations to the union's membership and MMNA. On October 1985, Diamond Star Motors was incorporated as a joint venture of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Chrysler Corporation. In February 2001, MMNA celebrated production of its two millionth vehicle.