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Inside the Tokyo Traffic Center
Our brother site unnaturally obsessed with shiny new toys has a cool gallery up of the Tokyo Traffic center. Apparently it's a place where a team of dedicated compulsive-obsessive bureaucrats work round-the-clock to make sure the city's ginormous infrastructure of roads and twisting mess of highways don't grind to a complete halt. This team uses a very high-tech system of huge multi-unit TV screens, LCD panels and one analog clock to help to make sure the mess o' roads don't become a mess o' traffic. See how we'd like our living room entertainment center to look via the link below. (Hat tip to Richard Blakeley!) [Gizmodo]
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Down On The Tokyo Street: Nissan Gloria Woody
We've been getting quite a few DOTSBE photos from readers lately, with the Denver 944 Cabrio and New Orleans Rusty Impala being a couple of recent examples. Today we head across the water to Tokyo, where intrepid British globetrotter Rust-MyEnemy had his camera ready for action when he spotted this fugitive from the always-hungry Japanese Crusher... More »
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Down on the Street...in Tokyo: The Chevy MW Is The Opel Agila
As we continue to clean out our CompactFlash cards, we've found another piece of metal from the Tokyo streets. Here's the perfect example of a city car produced by the General that they just don't build or sell over in this here part of the globe. This five-door 'merican Revolution is the Chevy MW, and it's a re-badged Vauxhall Agila which is a re-badged Opel Agila which in turn is a re-badged Suzuki Wagon R. As a Suzuki, the MW was first built in Japan, but now in all forms is built at GM's Gliwice, Poland plant. Speaking of the Opelized version, did we mention the second-generation 2008 Opel Agila was unveiled in Frankfurt earlier this year? Oh wait, we've found some shots of the reveal of that one on our many CF cards as well. The newest model of the Agila will be powered by either one of two gas engines — a three cylinder 1.0-liter 65 HP model and a four cylinder 1.2-liter engine rated at 86 HP — and a diesel 1.3-liter four cylinder engine rated at 75 HP. Will the new 2008 Agila have as many re-branded options as the earlier models? You betcha. The General's already planning for the new Agila to be sold by Suzuki as the Splash. Ah, the sweet smell of platform prostitution and brand whoring. Don't you just love the global automotive industry? More » -
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Tokyo Motor Show: The Fine Ladies of Tokyo
We only go to auto shows like Tokyo for the cars and the rush of journalism. Occasionally our lenses accidentally catch the turntable ladies who are only meant to accentuate the product. It is a surprisingly frequent accident, so we will spare you the extended set. Enjoy the images in the gallery if you can. More » -
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Down on the Street... in Tokyo: Kei Cars
We delayed this as long as possible, putting all of you into crushing fits of suspense, finally we give the people what they want - kei cars. These loveable, huggable, sub-sub-compact cars are popular for many reasons. The biggest reason for the niche is that they avoid pesky tax and insurance rates by virtue of their diminutive size. That size also serves an alternate purpose; Tokyo has roads that would make a hardened San Francisco road warrior break into a cold sweat. Roads are steep, they are windy, and they are incredibly narrow at times. Sometimes the only way to carry crates of Ramen, buckets of fish, and platters of raw horse meat (delicious) to their destinations is with the help of a mighty keitruck. To borrow a phrase from Gizmodo's Adam Frucci, "For all your most adorable cargo." More » -
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Down on the Street... in Tokyo: Citroen DS21
Following hot on the heels of yesterdays all French PCH and ranking high on the list of things we would never expect to see here in Tokyo, this Citroen DS21 rocked our world while strolling through Ginza today. Extemely mint seems to be the only way old cars are maintained in the land of the rising sun, because this thing didn't even have scuffed leather. It's always nice to see vintage steel prowling the streets and not just taking up the parking spaces and going to waste like in some cases. -
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Tokyo Motor Show: BMW 1-Series tii Revealed
You remember that BMW 1-Series "tii" concept we showed you yesterday? That's the concept version of the 1-Series that's supposed to be a like a mash-up E30 M3-like 2002 tii? The one the BMW fan-boys are all atwitter about because it may have a 2.0-liter turbo? Yeah, that's the one. Well, now we've got live shots of the reveal. Yeah, so now tell us who loves ya? That's right, Jalopnik does.
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Tokyo Motor Show: Hyundai QarmaQ Crossover Concept, Again
If you'll remember from its original unveil at Geneva, this sporty little crossover coupe is the QarmaQ, Hyundai's concept designed to showcase environmentally progressive technologies, such as the Korean company's "Elastic Front." That's a pedestrian collision solution Hyundai hopes if implemented, can reduce the risk of turning a drive through the Shibuya crosswalk into a re-make of Death Race 2000. Remember, you get bonus points for maiming now, not killing. More » -
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Down on the Street...in Tokyo: Ford Bronco
There I was in Shoto, killing time while you grease monkeys were asleep, and hunting for weirdness when I spotted this establishment. Anything look out of place? Yeah, I know, my first stab was also a "Standard Deli" in the middle of this city, but that's not it. That fully tricked out 1971 Bronco being used as a prop is the answer, with that trailer behind it a close second. You read that right, it's a prop. Though I'm sure it's occasionally driven due to the pricey plate on the front that allows it to be parked streetside, its purpose is to draw the hungry public to the trailer... where 'Crape Style Pancake" are sold. There is just so much wrong with this. The gallery makes me sad.
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Tokyo Motor Show: Yamaha Sakura Concept Reveal
We're going to be honest here, the press package shots for the Yamaha Sakura didn't really get us in a huff. Something in them felt inauthentic, contrived even. I imagined a rocket designer complaining about doing a design only his grandpa would drive. In person, that's just not the case. This is a very handsome bike. The fit and finish is superb, some of the core elements are extremely innovative, the bike somehow balances delicate design elements and strong presence. Check the reveal gallery for more on this lovely little piece of kit. More » -
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Tokyo Motor Show: Honda CB1100F Revealed
There are few two-wheeled death machines in the world able to exploit all of my personal weaknesses simultaneously — the Honda CB1100F revealed here at the Tokyo Auto Show, would have to be one such motorcycle. The live reveal shots in the gallery are pure sex on wheels. Those earlier press photos? They do this bike absolutely no justice. Honda, I'm waiting — bring it to me. Please. Pretty please?
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Tokyo Motor Show: Fuel Cell Powered Suzuki Crosscage Revealed
There you have it folks, proof that if you lock engineers in a room with a bag of LSD, it's possible for amazing things to happen. Somehow the magicians at Suzuki managed to cram an entire fuel cell system into the skeletal frame of the Suzuki Crosscage. It is a bit on the awkward-looking side. But it's the tech rather than the looks that are the main feature here. This strikes a blow for alternative alternative power systems everywhere (ie. kitten dreams) More » -
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Tokyo Motor Show: Honda EVO6 Spoiler
Let's play a game of 'what's missing from this picture' with the Honda EVO6, revealed live today at the Tokyo Auto Show. It will be hard, because we missed it at first and we were standing in front of the thing. Give up? No shifter. Yeah, it's an auto transmission. That's about enough said about this here bike. Would have been nice if they announced that with the preview shots. It's a damn shame too because it really is a handsome bike. A production model of the EVO6 would fall into an odd category, sort of a heavyweight sport automatic... that nobody would want. As a proof of concept it works quite well though. We can imagine seeing this engine and transmission in a Goldwing in a matter of minutes. Click through the shiny pictures and pay particularly close attention to that fancy exhaust. More » -
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Tokyo Motor Show: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Finally
After all of the teases, web reveals and even some tiny show in Sydney — we've finally had the chance to see the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in person here at the Tokyo Auto Show and what can we say that hasn't already been said? Well, we'll add that we thought it was weird for Mitsu to choose the notoriously terrible-to-photograph-red color for this, their JDM 2.0-liter MIVEC-engine winged wonder. To add insult to injury, they put the new boy-racer a deep, dark cave. Not that they're saying it's unattractive — but maybe there's something subliminal going on in there is all. But whatever, full gallery below — eat your hearts out kiddies.
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Tokyo Motor Show: Honda Unveils CB1100R
We already dropped a couple bikes on you, but we missed the first of the lot revealed here at the Tokyo Motor Show (so that's why they call it "Motor" rather than "Auto," eh?). Here are the first real life shots of the Honda CB1100R we first showed you on Monday and which was the first bike seeing the sheet ripped off of today. This baby is total hotness. It's pure red, white, and blue glory without the 30 lbs of plastic covering up all the pretty parts. Jump into the gallery to check the up close and personal shots, don't spoil the keyboard with all the drool. More » -
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Tokyo Motor Show: Day One Round-Up
In case you're wondering, it was a wild and wacky first day here at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Here's what you missed last night if you didn't stay up with us throughout our first day of coverage — or at least here's a round-up of what we thought were the top five stories:
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Tokyo Motor Show: Honda CR-Z Concept Car
We're totally digging the fact that the hybrid concept sports car cold war between Honda and Toyota just became a little bit more warm with the introduction and reveal of Honda's latest concept — the Honda CR-Z. It's a look at both the next-generation of hybrid technology and exterior design for the Japanese automaker — wrapped up in a lightweight sports car with massive amounts of torque. The outside's supposed to look "Futuristic and Dynamic" via a compact design that looks, you know, like "futuristic" and stuff. True, we've no idea what could be powering this hybrid beast of a sports car concept, but we didn't have any idea what hybrid system was really under the hood of the Toyota FT-HS from last year's Detroit Auto Show, but we thought it was pretty cool nonetheless. Likewise, the Honda CR-Z looks just as mean. We like.
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Tokyo Motor Show: Sleek Suzuki Biplane Revealed
Wow. Just wow. Even if the execution of biplane inspiration is questionable, this thing is flipping gorgeous. I'm quite certain a twenty minute ride would have you begging for the sweet release of death, but you would look really cool during those twenty minutes. Just think of all the broken necks you'd cause in the unsuspecting streets. It's pretty, in ways that we couldn't have comprehended in the More » -
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Tokyo Motor Show: Volkswagen Space Up! Concept Car
Here in Tokyo, V-Dub's just revealed a new version of it's Up! concept car revealed last month during the Frankfurt Auto Show. Unlike the last one, a micro-car measuring a minuscule 3.45 meters, this one's giant. And by giant, we mean it's 3.68 meters long. Yes, yes, it's ginormous — exactly 23 centimeters longer than the last one. And like the last up! the gasoline, diesel and electric powertrains of this up! will always be located in the rear - just like on the Beetle. Full press release below the jump, and Spinelli's going to have shots of the live reveal post haste.
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Tokyo Motor Show: Portable Toilet Unveiled
Of all the unveilings we've been waiting for out of this year's Tokyo Auto Show, none gets our bowels moving more than the news we just heard out of Kaneko Sangyo Co yesterday. The Japanese company claims it's developed "a portable toilet for use inside a car that totally conceals the user with a curtain." It's called the "Kurumarukun" and it's "the first ever model of its kind small enough to fit inside a car." We've only got one picture of it and to us it looks kinda like a box with paper towels in it. Eeeew. Full release (all two paragraphs of it) after the jump and keep up with all of our hot Nihon action at our Tokyo Auto Show tag throughout the evening and the rest of the week.
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Tokyo Motor Show: Audi Forum Tokyo
We could see this building in walking distance from our hotel and couldn't figure out what it was so decided to get a closer look. As we approached realized it's the sum total of what happens when you mix "Bruce" with real Japanese precision. You get the Audi Forum Tokyo — the world's greatest place ever to buy an Audi. Ben's nicknamed it "the Death Star" and I've nicknamed it "Sweet."
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Tokyo Motor Show: Japanese Subway Blurriness
We just finished mapping out how to get to the Makuhari Messe, site of the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show, and it wasn't until we were all the way to the Tokyo station that we first saw a sign for the big car show. Also, that's not blurriness because of how bad the camera is, it's motion blur because of how fast folks walk around this place. We feel like anyone traveling the subways or on the sidewalks here could be a championship speed walker. But whatever, the point is that the Japanese rail system is amazing and like everything else here, runs with absolutely mind-blowing and maniacal precision. So, now that we know how to get to the show, keep your browser set at our Tokyo Auto Show tag to spend the day with us checking out the sights and sounds of Tokyo throughout the day, and stay with us throughout the night as we blog live from the city of absolute precision through the night starting with the first reveal at 8:30 PM tonight. [Japan Railways East] -
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Honda CB1100R Concept
Looking like it's just about ready to roll onto a track in 1974, the Honda CB1100R concept has got just enough of that 'retro' look mixed in to make it interesting, although it's not just a pretty face. We've got no real details on the bike, but one element is very interesting - the reversion to outboard rear shocks. While it's unlikely we'll be seeing this going into MotoGP anytime soon, it is different. Perhaps all that is old is new again? Make the leap for one more shot and pay attention to the Tokyo Auto Show tag for more info later. More » -
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Down on the Street...in Tokyo: Mitsuoka Galue-ii
A combination of childlike curiosity and jet laggy sleeplessness pressed the more adventurous of us out into Tokyo's streets at 3:30AM for random exploration goodness. After wondering the winding and narrow roads, and being propositioned for many a "special massage" in Roppongi, I noticed this gem in Higashi, a Mitsuoka Galue-ii. Say that three times fast. While it looks stately and elegant(ish), I was confused by the cloth seats and frightening parking spot. Feels like an uneasy cross pollination between a Bentley Azure and a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud. I felt it rude to walk into someone's garage, so there's only one more shot after the jump. More » -
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Suzuki Biplane Concept
Now this is what I'm talking about. Mix a Confederate Wraith, years of manga indoctrination, a gallon of high satin gold paint and you get the Suzuki Biplane concept. We'll be looking out for this pretty, pretty princess during the Tokyo Motor Show and trying to understand how a swoopy motorcycle concept draws design inspiration from a century old plane design. -
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Honda CB1100F Concept - Bringing Sexy Back
We'd like to welcome the return of the big standards. It seems that the drought of standard bikes in favor of rockets is finally ending. Honda dipped its toe in with GB550 a decade ago, then Triumph, er... triumphantly returned to the market with the remade Bonnies; now that Ducati is donning the mantel all hell is about to break loose. Now it's Honda's turn to make some waves with the CB1100F Concept, which will seeing at its world premier here at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. You can smell the CB heritage wafting off of this one. We're not gonna lie here, we want to be on this one - that way. We'll be bringing you live unveil shots as soon as is blogistically possible. Jump for a hot profile pic. More » -
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Suzuki Crosscage Concept Hybrid Thing
The Suzuki Crosscage, scheduled for an appearance at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show, may be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, or high pressure air, possibly fuzzy kitten dreams - who knows. Details are light, but it does have a monoshock up front though, and that's pretty radical. We'll be following up on this one since it's got super engineering potential written all over it. -
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Honda EVO6 Concept
For the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show, Honda is dealing out three world-release concept bikes. The most radical is the Honda EVO6, which looks like a stylized Goldwing engine with some snazzy body work. I don't know what those Honda guys are getting paid, but if they roll out a bike like this, bonuses should be in order all around. Take a look at that single sided swingarm with a naked tire in the back, individual exhaust headers, and reversed tube forks up front. We can't wait to bring you shots from the reveal, later in the week. For now you'll just have to settle for one more pic below the fold. More » -
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The 2007 Tokyo Auto Show is Turning Jalopnikese
Well, there's now two of us here in Tokyo ready to make the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show the number-one-super-best auto show in the land of the rising sun. Ben and I got in late in the afternoon yesterday and after spending some time with Adam Frucci of Gizmodo fame last night and getting acquainted with — umm — not a whole lot other than our hotel, we're now hitting the town in style today to provide you with some seriously hot Tokyo Auto Show coverage, live from the streets of Tokyo. Basically, because Spinelli doesn't get in until tomorrow we'll be lolly-gagging about with a very special brand of Down on the Street action for you as we bring you the best of the local flora and fauna. All of it's in preparation for the big game — the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show (yeah, it's technically Motor, but we'll be using Auto for our coverage, because that's how we roll). So keep your eyes on the Tokyo Auto Show tag throughout the week, or drop the RSS into your fave feed reader and keep abreast of all the super fun potential!
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Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Toyota i-REAL Concept Car...Chair...Thing
Toyota's Tokyo Auto Show concept madness continues today with the i-Real "personal mobility vehicle" — it's a continuation of Toyota's whole personal mobility development that started with the PM, then following up with the i-unit and following through on the i-swing. The i-Real has three wheels and a short wheelbase in low-speed mode and lengthens the wheelbase at hgher speeds for more stability and we're assuming to lower wind resistance for the very strenuous speeds we're sure it will achieve. Probably it only gets up to Segway like speeds of 13 MPH, we mean, how bad would it suck to take a bird in the face in one of these things? Full mini-release after the jump.
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Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Toyota RiN Concept Car
Toyota's revealed a bevy of press shots of their new concept cars in the wee hours of the morning today in preparation for their official reveals at the Tokyo Auto Show later this month. First of the litter up this morning is the very golf-cart-like Toyota RiN concept car. Which is good it looks like a golf cart considering it's supposed to "turn the [driver] attention to society and nature." And nothing says attention to nature and society like golf — or rather, nothing says it like relieving oneself in the woods on the 11th green after having one too many Sapporo. Full release after the jump. More » -
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Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Honda PUYO Concept Car Has No Edges, Begs To Be Fondled
Honda's showing this year why they're the leaders in development of concept cars with no discernible edges with this concept car built for this year's Tokyo Auto Show later this month. It's called the PUYO, a Japanese onomatopoeia expressing the sensation of — please don't laugh here — the design team worked very hard on it — "touching the vehicle's soft body." Seriously. The PUYO's meant to convey a warm, friendly impression and bring together 'clean', 'safe' and 'fun' functionality in an environmentally responsible, people-friendly minimalist design featuring an ultra-high efficiency, small frame and fuel cell technology. Even the drivetrain's minimal — a joystick for intuitive operation are all designed to gently support occupants' senses and of course, as it's the Tokyo Auto Show — their gamer sensibilities. Full release after the jump.
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First Official Shot Of Nissan GT-R
Well, here it is, a real official shot of the Nissan GT-R we'll be seeing debut live at the Tokyo Auto Show later this month. For the time being, we guess we'll have to take these shots of the new GT-R taken by the same photographic genius behind the Subie shots we keep seeing. [via Edmunds Straightline] -
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Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Suzuki X-Head Concept Car, Now With More Tonka Truck-Like Action!
Oh yes, we've got more of the rough n' tumble Tonka truck-like action that is the Suzuki X-Head concept car. We still don't have very much information we can give you on it but we've been told it's over 12 feet long and it's powered by a 1372cc engine. All we know for sure is we can't wait to see this thing in person later this month when it's revealed in the Makuhari Messe at the Tokyo Auto Show. Anything that mixes an El Camino and a Tonka truck just sets our hearts atwitter in the most peculiar way imaginable.
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Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Suzuki X-HEAD Concept
The Kamino-cloner car we showed you earlier is one of a few Suzuki concepts we'll be seeing first-hand later this month at the Tokyo Auto Show. A second concept car to see the sheets drop from atop it is the Suzuki X-HEAD concept car. its' like a mix between a Hummer, an El Camino and umm — a Tonka truck? We're at a loss for words here — but we're loving it. Full press release below the jump in all of its ESL glory and here is the high-res shot of the concept car/truck/SUV/El Camino. More » -
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Tokyo Auto Show Preview: The Suzuki PIXY + SSC Is A Concept Car For Cloners
While it might look something straight off of the planet Kamino, it's actually the PIXY + SSC concept car set to be revealed by Suzuki this month at the Tokyo Auto Show. It's a mixture of personal pods, PIXY (one person riding), and pod-carrying mother ship, SSC (Suzuki sharing coach). The PIXY personal pods were designed for solitary motoring pleasure while the SSC coach car's meant to allow for the transports to be carried for longer-distance travel. All we know is these pastel and organic-looking machines are making us totally feel like we've just traveled to a planet not on our star charts to check out some kind of a clone army. Full ESL press release after the jump and high-res shot located here. More »
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