Category Archives: Tokyo Motor Show

Tokyo Motor Show: What the RX-Vision means for Mazda

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Dave Yuan

Now that the dust from the 44th Tokyo Motor Show has settled and we’ve had a chance to contemplate the implications of the unveilings, there has emerged one clear winner: Mazda. For years, enthusiasts fantasized and clamored for Mazda to bring … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo Motor Show | Tagged cosmo sport, mazda, rotary, RX-Vision, RX3, rx7, tokyo motor show | 14 Comments

Tokyo Motor Show: So what’s up with the easter egg pigs on the Toyota Kikai? [UPDATE]

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Ben Hsu

We’ve waited to talk about the Toyota Kikai because we were hoping to get an answer from Toyota about one of the most bizarre easter eggs we’ve ever seen on a concept car. We still don’t have it, but hopefully … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo Motor Show | Tagged Kikai, tokyo motor show, toyota | 12 Comments

Tokyo Motor Show: The wild and wonderful Big Sights

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Ben Hsu

Though the exciting debuts of the Tokyo Motor Show have been covered, you didn’t think we’d go all the way to Tokyo and and not show you around, did you? Here’s what it’s like to attend the press days of the maddest Motor … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo Motor Show | Tagged Civic Type R, D-Base, daihatsu, fuso, Hinata, honda, hoverboard, impreza, jaf, Kirobo, land cruiser, lexus, Lexus LF-FC, mikuni, minicars, mitsubishi, monkey, motorcycles, nissan, Nissan IDS, Noriori, nsx, Outlander PHEV, prius, rally, rc142, RC213V, Resonator 125, S207, subaru, super cub, Teatro for Dayz, Tempo, tokyo motor show, tomica, toyota, Viziv Future, WRX STI, yamaha, yaris | 18 Comments

VIDEO: Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show, 1954-2013

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Ben Hsu

In honor of the recent Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota has released a video showing a year-by-year review of every display it’s had since the show’s inception. Travel through time to see Crowns, Coronas, 2000GTs, Corollas, Celicas, and even more Crowns! Watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo Motor Show | Tagged 2000gt, celica, corolla, corona, crown, tokyo motor show, toyota | 3 Comments

Tokyo Motor Show: Suzuki’s kei throwbacks

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Ben Hsu

The Tokyo Motor Show ended last night, and we have one thing to say: Oh Suzuki, how we’ve missed you. Not only do we not see your funky little cars on US roads any more, but then you show up to the big … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo Motor Show | Tagged Air Triser, Alto Works, Ignis, mighty boy, Mighty Deck, suzuki | 8 Comments

Tokyo Motor Show: The death of the Japanese sports car has been greatly exaggerated

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Ben Hsu

Much ink has been spilled writing about the demise of the Japanese auto industry, especially for enthusiasts. Some of it here at JNC. However, if there was one thing to take away from this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, it’s that Japanese … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo Motor Show | Tagged acura, gran turismo, honda, Honda Project 2&4, Ken Okuyama, Kode9, nissan, Nissan 2020 Concept, nsx, s660, tokyo motor show, toyota, Toyota S-FR, yamaha, Yamaha Sport Ride | 23 Comments

1957 Tokyo Motor Show

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Ben Hsu

Here’s some rare footage of the 1957 Tokyo Motor Show, which was held outdoors in Hibiya Park. At the time, Japan’s total automotive output was only a hair over 47,000 units, about 1/130 of the US’s. Debuts included the S30 … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, nissan, prince, Tokyo Motor Show, toyota | Tagged 1957 tokyo motor show, corona, crown, datsun, nissan, prince, skyline, tokyo motor show, toyopet, toyota | 6 Comments