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Toyota & Lexus – Tokyo Motorshow Video

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:32:11 +0000

Following on from our coverage of this year’s Tokyo Motorshow, we thought we’d bring you some video footage from the Toyota & Lexus stands. You’ll see the FT-86, Lexus LF-A and a whole lot more. Enjoy: Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota & Lexus – Tokyo Motorshow Video

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota & Lexus – Tokyo Motorshow Video

Tokyo Motor Show general gallery

Matt Brogan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:39:21 +0000

With the Tokyo Motor Show now open to the public, we thought we’d give you a look around some of the general exhibits of the show, including some CNG and EV inner-city vehicles from manufacturer CT&T. Also on display were cars by Alpina, Lotus (with their sexy Elise Stealth) and Toyota’s original hybrid car, the 1977 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tokyo Motor Show general gallery

Subaru stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:17:40 +0000

The final Japanese manufacturer on our list at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show – but by no means the least – is, of course, Subaru. The Subaru stage was busy with a range of cars from the sporty to the surreal including the new Hybrid Tourer Concept, Plug-in Stella, Impreza WRX STI Carbon, STI tuned Exiga [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Subaru stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Honda stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:28:36 +0000

The Honda stand at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show featured a number of environmentally orientated vehicles under Honda’s HELLO! program. The Honda stage featured such participants as the FCX Clarity, EV-N (a vehicle with looks originating in Honda’s early Scout models), Cub Electric Motorscooter, and U3-X unicycle concept. Honda explains the stand as follows: As the world prepares [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Honda stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Daihatsu stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:01:30 +0000

While the Daihatsu brand may have shut-up-shop here in Australia, the brand is going from strength to strength in its home country of Japan. Popular box-styled vehicles, a staple of big-city markets, were proudly on display at the Daihatsu stand along side the quirky new Basket open-top model and environmentally friendly e:S model. The Basket (as pictured [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Daihatsu stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Lexus stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:28:56 +0000

With the Tokyo Motor Show now open to the public, we thought we’d give you a quick look at a few stands from the show we’ve yet to cover. First up this morning is the Lexus stand which, in addition to the LFA and LF-Ch models demonstrated last week, also showcases some of the brand’s more [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lexus stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi stand at Tokyo Motor Show

George Skentzos — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:59:02 +0000

Mitsubishi’s presence at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show was highlighted by two concept cars that embody the company’s approach to the EV and that point to the direction the company will be following. The Concept PX-MiEV is powered by Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid system, incorporating a petrol engine which both powers the electric motors when charge is [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Nissan stand at Tokyo Motor Show

George Skentzos — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:35:32 +0000

Sticking with the Green theme, Nissan have, with its alliance partner Renault, displayed its commitment to sustainable motoring showcasing its LEAF zero-emissions concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show this afternoon. LEAF is a pure electric vehicle that is charged from a regular domestic power outlet and will be introduced globally from the second half of [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:21:56 +0000

Toyota featured a high-tech approach to its stand at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show with virtual test drives and interactive displays punctuating the traditional all-car stage. On hand to discuss Toyota’s vision for the future was Mr Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation, who gave a brief introduction on Toyota’s history before introducing two new [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Video: Lexus LFA sights and sounds

George Skentzos — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:03:34 +0000

Following its belated debut at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier today, footage of the new Lexus LFA has been released letting us hear as well as see the new supercar for the first time. The video stretches from the car’s development – which was prolonged thanks to the GT-R upping the ante for Japanese supercars – [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Video: Lexus LFA sights and sounds

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:49:23 +0000

Nissan Motor Co will be presenting a range of concept cars at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show but the most bizarre car is the electric Land Glider. The Land Glider is approximately 110 cm wide and looks like it is a motorbike with a glass domed roof. The wheels and guards tilt to allow the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Mazda stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:43:56 +0000

Mazda have given us a glimpse of its Kiyora concept alongside the full spectrum of its current model line-up. The Kiyora concept aims to couple “driving pleasure and an everlasting sky” as Mazda demonstrates its dedication (known as Sustainable Zoom-Zoom) to the green theme extensively on display throughout this year’s show. The compact Kiyora aims to demonstrate [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mazda stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota FT-EV II Concept

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:30:07 +0000

More and more compact city all electric vehicles are emerging, Subaru has the Stella, Mitsubishi has the i-Miev, Nissan has the Leaf and now Toyota is showing off the FT-EV II. A compact electric vehicle designed primarily to drive short distances in city environments, the FT-EV II is founded on the concept of a “future mobility [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota FT-EV II Concept

Lexus LFA at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:14:47 +0000

Lexus have given the press a first look at its exciting LFA model at the Tokyo Motor Show this afternoon. The LFA was officially launched to the news that only 500 examples of the two-seat coupe will be sold when production commences next year. The pinnacle of Lexus’ “F” range of premium sports cars (that includes models [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lexus LFA at Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota FT-86 Concept – Toybaru Sports Car

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:51:56 +0000

The long awaited hugely popular Toyota and Subaru affordable sports car was unveiled in concept form at the Tokyo Motorshow. The sport coupe is currently named the FT-86 Concept and was designed in France. Toyota fans would instantly recognise the 86 badging as a spiritual successor to the AE86 sport coupe of the 1980s, a car [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota FT-86 Concept – Toybaru Sports Car

Lotus Exige Scura limited edition unveiled

George Skentzos — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:40:03 +0000

Lotus has unveiled its most menacing version of the Exige yet at the Tokyo Motor Show. Translated as ‘dark’ from Italian, the aptly named Exige Scura boasts a dramatic matt black and carbon fibre theme reflecting the stealth character of this fierce Lotus. Limited to just 35 cars worldwide, the Exige Scura features enhanced performance and a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Exige Scura limited edition unveiled

Daihatsu prepares four concepts for Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:07:12 +0000

Daihatsu is set to reveal four concept models at next week’s Tokyo Motor Show with its DecaDeca model, Japanese for “roomy roomy”, set to take centre stage. Set to blend practicality with distinctive looks the DecaDeca features a boxy, upright body with wide-opening doors and a highly versatile interior. Lightweight seats can be quickly removed to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Daihatsu prepares four concepts for Tokyo Motor Show

Nissan Qazana Concept

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:40:07 +0000

Earlier this year we discussed the Nissan Qazana concept which was first unveiled at the Geneva motorshow earlier this year. Nissan will be showing off the concept car again at this month’s Tokyo Motorshow. The idea behind this car, as Nissan puts it, is to have fun behind the wheel. Given that’s coming from the company [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Qazana Concept

Nissan Land Glider Concept

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:17:19 +0000

Remember when you see a really cool car in a science fiction movie and wonder if they’ll make it? Well, the Nissan Land Glider is not exactly from any particular movie, but it ought to be because its seriously cool. The Land Glider is a tiny electric vehicle that is half way between a car and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Land Glider Concept

Toyota FT-86 “hachi roku” Concept revealed

George Skentzos — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:09:00 +0000

Update: Toyota FT-86. As of late, Toyota has become a brand synonymous with ‘whitegoods’ motoring, usually a favourite of fleet buyers and ‘A to B’ type motorists. Now the brand is set to rekindle its performance spirit by resurrecting its iconic gem – the AE86 coupe – with the pending debut of the Toyota FT-86 Concept at [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota FT-86 “hachi roku” Concept revealed