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Toyota/Subaru Coupe Development Details Emerge

02 Aug 2009 17:28:44 PDT

Written by Thami Masemola
The upcoming Toyota/ Subaru coupe is said to have received a power downgrade to meet emissions requirements. Also the target market now hits 50 years of age. Look out for it at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Original story at worldcarfans .

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Velocity Racing's Suzuki B-King - Boosted King

17 Jun 2009 15:02:56 PDT

By DonSmith When Suzuki announced that they were going to commence production of the sensational B-King concept bike that was displayed at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, the public was anticipating the first forced-induction production motorcycle (the ...

Original story at Sport Rider Magazine .

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Tokyo Motor Show on Life Support

23 May 2009 04:03:06 PDT

Honda, for instance, has decided to skip Frankfurt in order to maintain its presence at the Tokyo show. Japan's eight main automakers, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Daihatsu, remain committed to the Tokyo show.

Original story at New York Times Blogs .

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22 foreign automakers to skip Tokyo Motor Show

21 May 2009 06:15:30 PDT

IN Only four foreign makers will attend the event, including South Korea's Hyundai, Italy's Ferrari and British race car maker Lotus. Japan's top three automakers - Toyota, Nissan and Honda - are scheduled to join the event.

Original story at Fox 28 .

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Mazda to offer hybrids and EVs by 2015, bring new engine tech to ...

13 Apr 2009 07:13:50 PDT

This new engine tech will be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show this October. Yamanouchi said that Mazda "will be able to offer affordable eco-friendly vehicles to 90 percent of the car-buying public, not to just a limited segment of the market. ...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Mitsubishi to send all-electric imievs to Monaco

02 Apr 2009 08:46:18 PDT

CA However, the company's future isn't all electric-only; Mitsubishi is also developing a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). The concept PHEV is expected to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. Many are speculating that the vehicle will look a lot like the Concept ...

Original story at CNET News.com .

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Tokyo Motor Show news and blogs - November 17, 2009

17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Tokyo Motor Show news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Mitsubishi's Smash Success Spawns 5 More Electric Vehicles -- from Green Car Reports
• Honda Plans Hybrid Push - Ward's Auto -- from subscription
• Nissan GT-R Tokyo Motor Show 2007 REMIX On GT Channel.com -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Tokyo Motor Show" "Nissan GT R" OR "CR Z" OR PUYO OR Daihatsu OR "Pivo 2" OR Taiki OR "concept cars" OR concept OR Nissan OR hybrid OR STI OR 1/X OR "auto shows" OR Suzuki OR "metroproject quattro" OR Subaru OR MiEV OR Honda OR "LF Xh" OR Toyota OR Mazda OR "Mitsubishi i" OR "Makuhari Messe" OR "Hi CT" OR "Honda CR Z" OR PIXY OR "concept car" OR iQ OR Premacy OR Lexus OR RiN OR "i MiEV Sport"
• Tokyo Motor Show 2007 7/16 - All New Honda FIT Car Video on ... -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Tokyo Motor Show" "Nissan GT R" OR "CR Z" OR PUYO OR Daihatsu OR "Pivo 2" OR Taiki OR "concept cars" OR concept OR Nissan OR hybrid OR STI OR 1/X OR "auto shows" OR Suzuki OR "metroproject quattro" OR Subaru OR MiEV OR Honda OR "LF Xh" OR Toyota OR Mazda OR "Mitsubishi i" OR "Makuhari Messe" OR "Hi CT" OR "Honda CR Z" OR PIXY OR "concept car" OR iQ OR Premacy OR Lexus OR RiN OR "i MiEV Sport"
• Concept car flashback: Ford 021c (1999) -- from CNET News
• Honda Fit Hybrid in the Works -- from PriceWheels.com
• Lexus LF-A. -- from Sydney Morning Herald
• Lexus LF-A Details Emerge - Set for October Toyko Debut -- by Michael Gauthier from Worldcarfans: Tokyo Motor Show
• Tokyo Preview? 550 hp, 218 mph Lexus LF-A reportedly coming this year -- from Autoblog
• REPORT: Honda Fit Hybrid coming in fall 2010 -- from Autoblog

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GM, Other US Automakers Pull Out of Tokyo Motor Show

14 Jan 2009 11:11:02 PST

The news follows speculation about whether or not the show will commence and rumors that one of Japan's big three automakers-Honda, Nissan and Toyota-will ... Video: Cloud Hangs Over Auto Show CBS Big Three opt out of Tokyo Motor Show Trading Markets (press release)

Original story at rumors.automobilemag.com .

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Tokyo Motor Show may be canceled this year

12 Jan 2009 20:15:14 PST

- He implied that if Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. or Nissan were to pull out of the Tokyo show, that could doom the 2009 event. ...

Original story at Automotive News .

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Rendered Speculation: Honda to intro A-segment car, challenge, iQ, up!, smart

04 Jan 2009 15:07:00 PST

Written by Sam Abuelsamid
The smallest Honda we can currently get here in North America is the B-segment Fit. Back in Japan however, Honda has always offered smaller A-segment and the even smaller 660cc Kei-class cars. These have not been available outside of Japan but that could soon change. Honda will apparently b...

Original story at AutoblogGreen .

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Honda's Wild Concepts for Tokyo Show - Motorcycle USA

03 Nov 2008 09:33:27 PST

Honda CB1100F - 2007 Honda Tokyo Motor Show Concept Bike Those wishing for a return of the traditional UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) might be in luck with the CB1100F, which Honda has announced it will display at the upcoming ...

Original story at MotorcycleUSA.com .

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Rumormill: Toyota developing baby roadster based on iQ

19 Oct 2008 22:59:00 PDT

Written by Jeremy Korzeniewski
Toyota worked up an entirely new platform for its new iQ minicar, which features a very unique 3+1 seating arrangement in an effort to outsmart its competitors. Such a development takes a good deal of resources and Toyota seems to be considering ways to defray that cost through additional...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Toyota iQ: a recession proof car?

16 Oct 2008 02:12:24 PDT

Tough times these might be but Toyota wasted no expense on the launch of its new "micro-premium" car, the iQ in Chiba, outside Tokyo, on Wednesday. Including Toyota employees, 1,000 people were in attendance at an event hall at Makuhari Messe, which serves at the site for the Tokyo Motor Sh...

Original story at businessweek.com .

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Nissan Plans New Small Van, Hybrid Light Commercial Vehicle

26 Sep 2008 06:08:11 PDT

Written by Mike Millikin
The Cabstar’s Hybrid powertrain is a single clutch system that consists of the existing 3.0-liter (ZD30) diesel unit, developing 110 kW (148 hp), and inverter, plus the corresponding control units. The prototype uses a lithium-ion battery pack.

Original story at Green Car Congress .

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The 40th Tokyo Motorshow - Full Review

27 Mar 2008 19:05:31 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (podcaster123)
http://www.carshowroom.com.au - The 40th Tokyo Motor Show has long been regarded as a lively event suv volkswagen dodge jaguar mazda audi bmw fiat car show frankfurt motorshow motor 2007 news reviews review. Showcasing some of the largest manufacturers up and coming vehicles.

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Detroit 2008 Preview: Honda CR-Z Hybrid concept comes to North America

17 Dec 2007 19:49:46 PST

Honda unveiled what is expected to be their next-generation hybrid vehicle in October at the Tokyo Motor Show in the shape of the CR-Z coupe . via AutoblogGreen

Original story at AutoblogGreen . Related stories include: Honda CR-Z : DigInfo - fr.truveo.com and ... it.truveo.com

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2009 Honda FCX Clarity

21 Nov 2007 00:11:00 PST

The heart of the Clarity is a 148-pound fuel-cell stack powering the electric motor that drives the car. When necessary, additional power is provided by lithium-ion batteries. By shrinking these components, Honda was able to maintain the sleek shape of the concept car shown at the Tokyo M...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

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2009 Nissan GT-R priced at $69,850

14 Nov 2007 13:08:06 PST

Written by dejz28
Update: After much speculation, Nissan today announced the GT-R sports car will start at $69,850 in the United States when it goes on sale in June 2008. No further pricing details were released.] Launched at the Tokyo Motor Show in October, the GT-R is powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo V6, good for...

Original story at Leftlane .

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Tokyo Motor Show: Subaru WRX Impreza STI [Tokyo Auto Show]

23 Oct 2007 22:58:08 PDT

Written by Mike Spinelli
Tokyo, October 24, 2007 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, has announced the introduction of its all-new Subaru Impreza WRX STI in Japan. The new WRX STI went on sale nationwide through Subaru dealerships today.

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Tokyo Motor Show: Nissan GT-R Revealed [Tokyo Auto Show]

23 Oct 2007 22:19:52 PDT

Written by Mike Spinelli
TOKYO (Oct. 24, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship pac...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Tokyo Motor Show: Volkswagen Space Up! Concept Car [Tokyo Auto Show]

23 Oct 2007 20:30:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
A brief comparison: The space up! is exactly 23 centimeters longer than the up! shown at the IAA in Frankfurt; accordingly, its wheelbase is also larger (2.56 meter). At 1.54 meter, the van exhibits a height gain of four centimeters. Exterior design

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Tokyo Motor Show: Audi A1 Metroproject Quattro Concept Car Revealed [Tokyo Auto Show]

23 Oct 2007 19:41:43 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
At the Tokyo Motor Show (24.10. - 11.11.2007) Audi is unveiling the metroproject quattro, an original, characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment. The three-door four-seater car blends dynamic styling with exemplary economy of space and supreme quality in trailbl...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2008 Nissan GT-R

19 Oct 2007 00:10:00 PDT

After years of teasing us with design studies, concept cars, and announcements, Nissan finally delivered on its promises at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show: It unveiled the production version of the all-new GT-R supercoupe. All hail what looks to be the most exciting car to come out of Japan thi...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

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Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Honda PUYO Concept Car Has No Edges, Begs To Be Fondled [Tokyo Auto Show]

09 Oct 2007 02:45:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
TOKYO, Japan, October 9, 2007-Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will exhibit production and concept automobiles and a number of technologies at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show (sponsored byJapan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), to be held from Saturday, October 27 to Sunda...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2007 Volkswagen Up! Concept

11 Sep 2007 00:09:00 PDT

We were the first to tell you about plans to resurrect the rear-engined Volkswagen (see Volkswagen City Expert), and now the VW Group is making it public with the Volkswagen Up! concept car that debuts at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The tiny Volkswagen four-seater is the first member of...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

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Mitsubishi Motors Releases Exterior Image of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

26 Apr 2007 06:36:56 PDT

April 26, 2007 -- Cypress, California -- Mitsubishi Motors in Japan revealed an exterior image of the production version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution high performance sedan. The image, released in conjunction with a financial results announcement, reveals the subtle exterior...

Original story at Auto Spectator .

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