Wheel-s-pun

The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City is for 17 days from October 26th (Friday) through November 11th (Sunday) this year. The show will be opened to the public from October 27th (Saturday).

At this year's show, upgraded special events that involve audience participation and experiences are offered to generate excitement about vehicles, such as five types of test ride programs where visitors can actually come in contact with cars. The entertainment aspect is heightened so that a wide range of visitors including women and youth, as well as families, can enjoy a full day at the show.

MAZDA----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Many people will be talking about one stand at this year’s 40th Tokyo Motor Show and that will be the Mazda one.

We all know that Mazda have been advertising their Zoom-Zoom image which is where the new Taiki concept comes in. The cab in this new concept has a backward design which then leads to those beautifully design flows of the rear wheels, these wheels are just about visible as they have been covered, these does look nice but I feel that it is more for the aerodynamics they looks.
The glass canopy makes you feel as if you are in a jet fighter, but many other concepts seem to be going for this design now. The Mazda Taiki concept has the engine at the front and is rear wheel drive, it is hoped that the engine used in the Mazda Taiki will be the Renesis rotary engine 16X. The Mazda Taiki concept really does look like a car that I could see on our roads, but we will just have to go and see it at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show for now.

MITSUBISHI----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is proud to introduce three concept cars at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. Each car is a different expression of the three pillars of Mitsubishi Motor's vehicle strategy: driving pleasure, reassuring safety and environmental responsibility.

• i MiEV SPORT

Based on the i MiEV*, the pinnacle of Mitsubishi Motors's environmental technology, the i MiEV SPORT maximizes the sporty possibilities of the zero-emissions electric vehicle. The high power and environmental performance of its electric motors make it an exhilarating drive that delivers superior environmental performance.
*MiEV: Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle.....

• MITSUBISHI Concept-ZT*

The Concept-ZT showcases an advanced level of driving pleasure, safety and environmental responsibility — Mitsubishi Motor's vehicle strategy — wrapped in a realistic package. Under the hood, a newly developed fuel-efficient, 2.2-liter clean diesel engine is mated to the new Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission). Concept-ZT also features advanced active safety as well as passive safety technology, such as its pop-up hood.
*ZT: "Z" meaning the ultimate, plus "T" for tourer.......

• MITSUBISHI Concept-cX*

Developed from Mitsubishi Motors' legendary SUV experience, the Concept-cX is a compact SUV with nimble running performance and utility on roads, as well as solid environmental performance.
*cX: "c" for compact, plus "X" for crossover........