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AutoEvent: The Tokyo Motor Show

Mon, 1 Jul 2008 09:16:00 GMT

posted by Fred007
Over 50 years old now, the Tokyo motor show has been a center of attraction since 1954, for all those interested in the automobile industry.

The show is popular for featuring state-of-the-art and futuristic technologies in the form of concept automobiles including trucks, buses and cars. You can expect to find huge array of fresh concepts all across the show. There are so many of 'em that you might find it tough to follow each of the exhibits in detail.

History

During the early history of the show, its focus remained on passenger vehicles viz. truck and buses. However, in the wake of the growing Japanese auto industry and trading of Japanese cars around the world it expanded focus to include passenger cars. Even now when the auto industry in the western hemisphere finds itself under rough weather, the Japanese auto industry hopes for landmark performance.

Organizers of the show, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, changed the format of the show beginning with last year's event (i.e. Tokyo Motor Show 2007). Now the show will be held once every two years, with the commercial vehicle show to be held in year in between. The next episode of the tradition is the forty-first, Tokyo Motor Show to be held in 2009.

The biennial event promises to include a comprehensive range of passenger cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, commercial vehicle bodies, and vehicle parts.

Tokyo Motor Show 2007

Carrying the theme “Catch the News, Touch the Future,” the event was held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba and lasted a good 17 days, from October 26, 2007 (Friday) to November 11, 2007 (Sunday).

Visitors

Close to 1,425,800 people visited the show, however this number was considerably less than numbers who visited the show in 2005. In 2005 about 1,512,100 had come to the show.

Premieres

Considering both the Japan and the world, a good number of premieres surfaced at the event. Numerically, there were 77 World Premieres (5 commercial vehicles, 36 passenger cars, 32 motorcycles, 4 vehicle bodies) and 103 Japanese premieres (2 commercial vehicles, 75 passenger cars, 26 motorcycles).

Technology Featured

The themes and focus of the recent past shows have showcased drivetrains and its components viz. transmission, drivelines, etc, and fuel-cell and hybrid vehicles.

During the 2007 event fuel-cell and the hybrid vehicles stole the limelight. For instance, Toyota featured a concept vehicle "1/X" or "one-Xth."

Similar to a Prius, the vehicle claims to achieve twice as much fuel economy. It features a featherweight automotive frame made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, which also helps to save gas.

The concept further has an additional plug-in hybrid powertrain, which can run on either gasoline or E85 (a mix of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline).

Tokyo Motor Show 2009

The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 will run for 17 days, from October 23 through November 8, 2009. The public would however be allowed entry from October 24.

The show like the previous years would include passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, commercial vehicle bodies, automobile parts, machinery and automotive tools as exhibits.

Entertainment is supposed to be a key feature of the event, that would encourage audience-participation, hands-on events to make the contact the man and the machine more meaningful.

Following is the key information of the upcoming show:

Show Name: The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009.

Organizer: Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.

Important Dates: Friday, October 23 - Sunday, November 8 (17 days)

Press Days: October 21 and October 22 (2 days)

Special Guest Day: Friday, October 23 (1 day)

General Public Days: October 24 - November 8 (16 days)

Venue: Makuhari Messe, Chiba City.

10 Craziest Concept Cars from the Tokyo Motor Show

Tue, 7 Nov 2007 14:06:03 GMT

posted by ordinchick

Mazda Taiki

On the 26th of October, the Tokyo Motor Show kicked off with a roar . Some of the highlights included the Lancer EVO X and the highly anticipated Nissan GT-R. Manufacturers also introduced a handful of concept cars that can only be described as "unique." Here are my picks for the 10 Wackiest Concept Cars from the Tokyo Motor Show:

Yamaha Tesseract causes some stir at the Tokyo Motor Show

Mon, 30 Oct 2007 23:17:31 GMT

posted by The_Zimbio_Team
Yamaha raised some eyebrows with the new Yamaha Tesseract. This quad bike is the talk of the show this week.

Everyone is still trying to understand the advantages and disadvantages of having 4 wheels instead of 2. I haven't been able to find full specs on weight, acceleration, etc yet

Regardless, the Tesseract is a cool new concept to add into the mix. Kudos to the team at Yamaha.

Hwang Mi Hee

Sun, 7 Jul 2008 21:52:00 GMT

posted by balitrip

she is really..cute and stunning girls,what ever her expression she look so pretty. her name is Hwang Mi Hee
Date of birth: 21 January 1982 ( 26 years old )
Birth place: South Korea
Profession: Model

AutoWeek Editors Honor Best of the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show

Wed, 25 Oct 2007 23:10:03 GMT

posted by bhartzer

AutoWeek Editors are recognizing the Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun from the 2007 Tokyo International Motor Show in its November 12 issue.

For more than a decade, the editors of the weekly automotive-enthusiast magazine have scoured show floors in Detroit, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo, selecting winners in four categories: Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun.

The 2007 AutoWeek Editors’ Choice Award winners for the Best of Tokyo are:

BEST IN SHOW: Nissan GT-R- “This is the super car everyone has been waiting for since Nissan officials announced in 2001 that they would re-create the icon,” said AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel. “A twin-turbocharged, 3.8-liter V6 pushes this coupe to a top speed of 193 mph and from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds. The great news for the U.S. is that Nissan will finally bring this flagship to our shores.”

BEST CONCEPT: Mazda Taiki- “This aero-efficient sports car blends the best of the last three Mazda show cars with the company’s next-generation Wankel rotary engine: a power plant that celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. It sets the way for the future front-engine, rear-drive sports car.”

MOST SIGNIFICANT: Honda CR-Z- “Here’s a car that finally reintroduces passion and emotion in a legendary vehicle that is also powered by alternative sources. The CR-Z is very much the spiritual successor to Honda’s beloved CRX, a subcompact rocket from the past.”

MOST FUN: Suzuki X-Head- “It’s every kid’s Tonka toy come to life. It’s boxy, it’s burly, it’s bright yellow and looks as though it wants to haul heavy loads through woods. It’s what happens when Suzuki builds a Hummer.”

The AutoWeek editorial staff will announce its 2008 Editors’ Choice Awards for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January during the magazine’s annual Design Forum. For more information on the event as well as past Editors’ Choice Award winners and auto show coverage, visit AutoWeek.com.

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