2005 Tokyo Motor Show
By Wayne Cunningham
The 39th Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public from October 22 to November 6, showcasing cars from all major auto manufacturers. The Tokyo Motor Show is famous for revealing the most advanced car technology, and this year's exhibition is no different. With the theme Driving Tomorrow, everything from advanced power trains to new safety systems will be featured. This year, 239 companies will show off their research and products at the Makuhari Messe convention center, with 40,000 square yards of floor space. Read our coverage for concept cars, technology highlights, and information on new model launches. Auto show blogs
Amongst the concepts Yamaha brought to the Tokyo Motor Show was the FC-me, a fuel cell powered scooter. Yamaha showed off its research into alternative fuel motorcycles with the FC-me and other electric and hybrid bikes. The FC-me is too small for a compressed hydrogen gas tank, so it uses a methanol-water mix for its fuel. Methanol has been used as a source of hydrogen in experimental fuel cell power packs for laptops, and seems a logical choice... Read more
10/24/2005
Car enthusiasts worldwide anticipated one particular unveiling by Nissan at the Tokyo Motor Show: the Skyline GT-R. Although still in concept form and unveiled as the GT-R Proto, Nissan says the design is close to final. Its production launch is in 2007, and it should be available in the U.S. in 2008. The press kit for the car included a great little manga about the history of the GT-R, recounting its model versions and racing wins from the origi... Read more
10/21/2005
Volvo showed off its CoDriver system as a separate technology exhibit at the Tokyo Motor Show. This system adds on to voice route guidance by also having the car warn the driver of impending safety issues. For example, if your windshield wiper fluid runs low its navigation system finds the nearest gas station and guides you to it. Those of us who drive for years without wiper fluid will probably find this a little annoying. Its sensors assist in ... Read more
10/20/2005
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