Toyota-owned compact car manufacturer Daihatsu has previewed its next generation in ‘kei’ cars with the D-base concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. It shows off a sporty and futuristic personality. The D-base features an edgy and distinctive window treatment, with a concealed rear door handle. It’s finished in pearlescent white, […]
Concepts
Yamaha Sports Ride Concept debuts at Tokyo show
Yamaha has revealed the Sports Ride Concept coupe at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, previewing a possible future production car. Renowned for producing on- and off-road motorcycles, and pianos, Yamaha has created a unique sportscar that features a completely unique body and a lightweight platform. Yamaha has designed the concept […]
Futuristic Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo concept revealed
The latest in a series of futuristic Mercedes-Benz concepts has surfaced, called the Vision Tokyo. It follows on from the shape-shifting Concept IAA, and F105 Luxury in Motion autonomous windowless sedan. Enter the Vision Tokyo. It’s a “chillout lounge in the midst of the megacity traffic mayhem”. Featuring the same […]
Lexus LF-FC concept revealed, previews next-gen LS
Lexus has pulled the wraps off a sleek fuel-cell powered concept called the LF-FC at the Tokyo Motor Show, which likely previews the next-generation LS flagship sedan. At 5.3m long, 2m wide and 1.41m high, the LF-FC is some 200mm longer, and features sleeker, sporty rearward cab proportions compared with […]
Nissan IDS concept unveiled at Tokyo show, previews next LEAF?
A new concept showcasing Nissan’s future ideas for design, electric power, and autonomous technology has been presented at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The IDS (Intelligent Driving Sedan) features the corporate signature Flying V grille, plus other futuristic design touches. Although it features an autonomous mode dubbed Piloted Drive, Nissan […]
Mazda RX-VISION concept unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show
Old-school Mazda rotary fans will be excited about this one. It’s a Mazda RX concept, making its debut at the Tokyo show, seemingly locking in a future RX sports car. Called the RX-VISION, the concept possesses a unique two-door sports car design, with a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout underneath […]
Subaru previews future Impreza with stylish concept
Subaru is unveiling a futuristic Impreza five-door concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, previewing the humble hatch’s new design direction. The company says the concept “previews the next generation Impreza”, indicating a clear and concrete insight into the next model. It showcases a completely new styling theme, aside from […]
Nissan “future vision” concept previewed before Tokyo debut
Nissan is planning to unveil a smart new concept car at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show later this week, rumoured to preview the next-gen fully electric LEAF. The Japanese company has decided to go for an extremely quiet route in previewing the new concept, only releasing this dark silhouette-like image […]