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Lotus is bringing a limited-edition Exige to the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, but seems uncertain about its nomenclature.   more

We saw Toyota's original FT-EV concept at the 2009 Detroit auto show, but the new FT-EV II concept, which will debut at the 2009 Tokyo show, takes things to a new level.   more

Remember all the buzz about a sports coupe co-developed by Toyota and Subaru? The Toyota FT-86 concept, which premieres in two weeks at the 2009 Tokyo motor show, is our first look at the project.   more

Nissan's Micra subcompact may not be sold in North America, but that doesn't mean it isn't global. The next-generation Micra, previewed by these sketches, will be sold in no fewer than 150 countries.   more

Need a little more space inside your electric microcar? Mitsubishi may have the answer with its i-MiEV Cargo concept, which debuts at the 2009 Tokyo motor show.   more

If this looks familiar, take a closer look. Yes, Honda is still calling the CR-Z on display at the 2009 Tokyo motor show a “concept,” but this instance is very close to the production model due in 2010.   more

Mitsubishi may be plunging headfirst into the electric vehicle segment, but it hasn’t completely forgotten about hybrids. For the 2009 Tokyo motor show, the Japanese automaker is showing off its new PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid...  more

If the EV-N and EV Cub concepts are a blast out of Honda’s past, the Skydeck concept, which also debuts at the 2009 Tokyo motor show, is almost like looking into the future.   more

While Honda’s concepts for the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show showcase future technologies, they’re also firmly rooted in the company’s past.   more

What will the luxury crossover of the future look like? According to Subaru, it may resemble its new Hybrid Tourer concept, which will debut at the 2009 Tokyo motor show in October.   more

Yes, we have seen this Kiyora concept before, but the Japanese automaker is using the show car to help showcase its new eco-friendly SKY-G and SKY-D powertrains at the 2009 Tokyo motor show.   more

After witnessing all of the Detroit 3 pull out from the 2009 Tokyo motor show, we didn’t think the Japanese show could grow even smaller. But it has. New reports claim Hyundai has also withdrawn from the show, just weeks...  more

Toyota isn't the only Japanese automaker to amaze us with some funky forms of personal transportation. Honda unwrapped its U3-X transporter yesterday, which can best be described as a motorized unicycle.   more

Previously, Mazda has claimed it does not plan to offer alternative powertrains . However, with more companies offering at least one hybrid in their lineup, Mazda's plans have changed.   more