Tokyo Motor Show 2007
October 26th - November 11th 2007
In the last few days, motor buffs have been arriving in Tokyo in their tens of thousands, as the 40th Tokyo Motor Show has returned to the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, 40km from the Japanese capital. This event, one of the most important on the motor industry calendar, is a showcase of the latest and most dynamic machines of the future.
Special events are also organised at the show, making it a fun day out for all the family. These include test ride programmes on certain cars, so that spectactors can live and breathe the excitement of driving their dream cars. If you are lucky enough to be there, don't forget to look out for these prototypes; the Honda CR-Z, Honda Inspire, Nissan GT-R, Nissan X-Trail and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI.
(Photo by baku13)
Official website: www.tokyo-motorshow.com
Read more about Tokyo at www.oneplanettravel.com
The show is hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and is a recognised international show by the industry's leading body, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles. It is a showcase of new cars currently in production and recently designed concept cars, yet the latter is more frequently seen at this event. In recent years, however, the Tokyo Motor Show is becoming widely renowned for displaying more flamboyant designs of concept cars, such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, as shown in the photo.
Special events are also organised at the show, making it a fun day out for all the family. These include test ride programmes on certain cars, so that spectactors can live and breathe the excitement of driving their dream cars. If you are lucky enough to be there, don't forget to look out for these prototypes; the Honda CR-Z, Honda Inspire, Nissan GT-R, Nissan X-Trail and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI.
(Photo by baku13)
Official website: www.tokyo-motorshow.com
Read more about Tokyo at www.oneplanettravel.com