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21st
October
2009
In Events In Japan,
In Events In Japan,
Motor show to kick off in Tokyo
The 41st Tokyo Motor Show is set to open its doors to the public this week (October 24th), with this year's event centred on an eco-driving theme.
Among the new cars on show at the event will be the CR-Z Concept from Honda, which is a hybrid model that adds to the Insight and Civic hybrids that the Japanese manufacturer produces.
The show will be held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City and is expected to attract around 107 companies from the world of cars and motorbikes, including Suzuki, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, Kymco and Harley Davidson.
It is sponsored by a number of Japanese technology firms including Panasonic, Hitachi and Nikon.
Members of the public can attend the show from October 24th to November 4th. The official opening ceremony of the motor show will be held on October 23rd.
During the event, the award for Car of the Year Japan will be given out.
Written by Mark Smith.
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Among the new cars on show at the event will be the CR-Z Concept from Honda, which is a hybrid model that adds to the Insight and Civic hybrids that the Japanese manufacturer produces.
The show will be held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City and is expected to attract around 107 companies from the world of cars and motorbikes, including Suzuki, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, Kymco and Harley Davidson.
It is sponsored by a number of Japanese technology firms including Panasonic, Hitachi and Nikon.
Members of the public can attend the show from October 24th to November 4th. The official opening ceremony of the motor show will be held on October 23rd.
During the event, the award for Car of the Year Japan will be given out.
Written by Mark Smith.
Related news stories:
Tokyo Motor Show loses exhibitors (21st May 2009)
Downturn hits Tokyo Motor Show (24th March 2009)
First woman player to debut in Japanese baseball team (20th November 2008)
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