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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.
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    1:30 PM on Fri Oct 26 2007
    By bwojdyla
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    Latest by SwapMeat: @BingleBangleBungle: Agreed, next time can at least one Fleshbot photog cover the Tokyo show? Coincidentally, I believe that DOTS Citroen more »

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    Swoopy Human Powered Taxi Catches Attention, Advertises

    Here's a fine idea, take the tried and true bicycle taxi and update it with such luxurious amenities as a roof, brake lights, and... what's this? GPS?! Once you've made those upgrades, give it snazzy bodywork with some nice flat adspace and pump up your profit margin! It almost made us want to be slowly chauffeured through town like a minor island dictator reviewing our subjects, but then we realized the subway is way faster and cheaper and runs with flawless reliability..
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    3:15 PM on Thu Oct 25 2007
    By bwojdyla
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    Latest by Mojonaut: Yeah the Dublin ones are great at getting in the way of the rest of the traffic. I'd feel kind 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."
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    2:15 PM on Thu Oct 25 2007
    By bwojdyla
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    Latest by ShantJ: I want a Honda Beat, damnit! more »

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    Tokyo Motor Show: Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco-D Concept Dump Truck

    Well, that's not a headline you get to write every day. Our youths of digging holes to China and racing Tonka Trucks with a little brother in the dump bed have instilled a quiet respect for the rugged and purpose built nature of dump trucks. We could never have imagined one looking so hot. Unfortunately, the presser is all in Japanese, so we can't regale you with tales of whatever brand of hybrization that's going on under all that shiny metal, but I know that's a 10.6 liter diesel closely related to one I'm working with right now. Go ahead and ogle the gallery pics, you know you want to. There's a bonus surprise to follow after our triumphant return to the welcoming arms of Detroit, stay tuned.
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    1:15 PM on Thu Oct 25 2007
    By bwojdyla
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    Latest by gadgetfanatic: I wish we had these for the DOT snowplows. 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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    12:15 PM on Thu Oct 25 2007
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    Latest by themark: I live in Tokyo, and I believe this car belongs to the President of Hermes Japan (the glass block building 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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    3:00 PM on Wed Oct 24 2007
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    Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: The suspense is killing me. Did they sell crapes? Or actual pancakes? Is maple syrup available and is it like more »

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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.
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    2:15 PM on Wed Oct 24 2007
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    Latest by weatherman: @Fitty7lax: Yeah, you're right. I was only looking at the pic of the starboard side. It looked wide to me, 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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    1:45 PM on Wed Oct 24 2007
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    Latest by DavesXS: One more thing... Whats going to prevent one from sliding right off the back of the seat? Looks like a bobber more »

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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)
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    1:00 PM on Wed Oct 24 2007
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    Latest by TheTooth: I like cars and motorcycles, and use both actively in my day to day life. I am really stoked more »

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