JAPAN

Mazda Unveils 'MAZDA ICONIC SP' Compact Sports Car Concept

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

- a new type of sports car, adapted to a new era, revealed for the first time at Japan Mobility Show 2023

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  • - a new type of sports car, adapted to a new era, revealed for the first time at Japan Mobility Show 2023
    HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today unveiled the MAZDA ICONIC SP, a new concept car for the first time at Japan Mobility Show 2023.
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    MAZDA ICONIC SP is a new type of compact sports car concept, designed to adopt to the new era and respond to the emotions of customers who "love cars" and "desire a car that simply embodies the joy of driving".
  • The concept of mounting the lightweight and compact rotary engine in the center of the car has resulted in a low hood.
  • We focused on making a vivid color, while creating a sense of shade that accentuates the shape of the car.

Honda, GM and Cruise Plan to Begin Driverless Ridehail Service in early 2026

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

TOKYO, Oct 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Cruise, General Motors Company (GM) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aiming to establish a joint venture which will begin a driverless ridehail service in Japan in early 2026.

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  • TOKYO, Oct 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Cruise, General Motors Company (GM) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aiming to establish a joint venture which will begin a driverless ridehail service in Japan in early 2026.
  • With this new service, the Cruise Origin, jointly developed by GM, Cruise and Honda and purpose built for a driverless ridehail service, will come pick up the customers at a specified location and drive them to the destination, entirely through self-driving.
  • The three companies are planning to launch the driverless ridehail service in central Tokyo in early 2026.
  • The service will start with dozens of Cruise Origins, and then expand to a fleet of 500 Cruise Origins.

Towards a Future Where Mobility Helps Users Fulfill Their Vision

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

In this third announcement of models to be exhibited at the booth, Toyota unveils the IMV 0(2), a mobility solution that works with users to fulfill their vision.

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  • In this third announcement of models to be exhibited at the booth, Toyota unveils the IMV 0(2), a mobility solution that works with users to fulfill their vision.
  • Toyota's booth will feature a range of exhibits showcasing the free customizability that helps define the IMV 0.
  • Visitors can enjoy playful experiences, including a refreshing mobility cafe and exciting prizes at the Capsule Bar.
  • The IMV 0 supports future mobility lifestyles by offering the potential for further customization, from business to leisure applications.

BYD Showcases Electric Prowess at Japan Mobility Show 2023: A First for Chinese Automakers

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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    At the event, the BYD SEAL, a pure electric sporty sedan, caught the spotlight.
  • Adding to the excitement, YANGWANG, BYD's premium electric sub-brand, showcased its inaugural model, the YANGWANG U8, as its very first display outside of the Chinese market.
  • On July 21, 2022, BYD entered the Japanese passenger vehicle market and commenced its rapid local development since then.
  • Atsuki Tofukuji, President of BYD AUTO JAPAN Inc., introduced the lineup on exhibition, with a spotlight on the BYD SEAL and its Japanese launch set in spring 2024.

Towards a Mobility Future That Offers Freedom to Lead the Life You Want, Anywhere, Anytime

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

In this second announcement of models to be exhibited at the booth, Toyota unveils the KAYOIBAKO, a concept model that embodies a mobility future with the freedom to lead the life you want, anywhere, anytime.

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  • In this second announcement of models to be exhibited at the booth, Toyota unveils the KAYOIBAKO, a concept model that embodies a mobility future with the freedom to lead the life you want, anywhere, anytime.
  • Toyota's booth will showcase how the KAYOIBAKO can cater to customer needs, from business to pleasure.
  • Adopting this approach, the KAYOIBAKO is a new compact space concept that represents the future of mobility.
  • - For private use, the vehicle can be customized according to individual tastes and preferences, evolving into a one-of-a-kind mobility.

Isuzu and Honda to Hold First Public Exhibit of Fuel Cell-Powered Heavy-duty Truck at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

TOKYO, Oct 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that they will exhibit the GIGA FUEL CELL, a fuel cell (FC)-powered heavy-duty truck currently being co-developed by the two companies, at the Isuzu Group booth at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023.

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  • TOKYO, Oct 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that they will exhibit the GIGA FUEL CELL, a fuel cell (FC)-powered heavy-duty truck currently being co-developed by the two companies, at the Isuzu Group booth at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023.
  • This will be the first time the GIGA FUEL CELL will be shown to the general public.
  • The Japan Mobility Show will be held from Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo Japan.
  • Its range of more than 800 km/500 miles (Isuzu validation mode) makes the GIGA FUEL CELL a zero-emission heavy-duty truck with true practicality.

Lexus Showcases the Future of Electrified Vehicles and Mobility Experiences at the 2023 JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

- With the aim to transform into a battery EV brand, Lexus world premieres its concept model lineup at the first-ever JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

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  • - With the aim to transform into a battery EV brand, Lexus world premieres its concept model lineup at the first-ever JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023
    The Lexus booth theme will be "Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience" and will debut its next-generation battery electric vehicle concept model lineup, with the aim of transforming into a battery electric vehicle brand by 2035.
  • The booth prominently features the use of traditional Japanese aesthetics and environmentally friendly, sustainable bamboo material, expressing the brand's commitment to achieving a carbon-neutral society.
  • In addition to the concept models, VR driving simulators "Lexus Electrified VR Experience" will allow visitors to experience a future world of driving where electrification and AI technologies help cater to individual customer needs and connect with society.
  • Guests have the opportunity to fully engage in a VR-exclusive setting, enabling them to encounter the personalized driving experience and enhanced lifestyle that Lexus is committed to delivering.

TOYOTA Unveils Details of JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 Booth

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Oct 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA will be exhibiting at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5(1), with a booth themed "Let's Change the Future of CarsFind Your Future."

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Oct 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA will be exhibiting at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5(1), with a booth themed "Let's Change the Future of CarsFind Your Future."
  • At the TOYOTA booth, visitors can enjoy stage performances throughout the entire area, which include music and dance.
  • Another feature is the chance to experience life in the mobility society of the future through attractions that can be enjoyable by all, such as a chance to customize mobility vehicles and racing games with fully hand-operated controls.
  • TOYOTA's booth will offer a taste of the future mobility society that we are creating together.

SkyDrive Established a Production Subsidiary in Iwata City to Produce up to 100 eVTOLs per Year Utilizing Suzuki’s Plant

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Concerning its market development in India, SkyDrive is developing suitability use cases in India in areas where tourists visit historical buildings along rivers or by the sea.

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  • Concerning its market development in India, SkyDrive is developing suitability use cases in India in areas where tourists visit historical buildings along rivers or by the sea.
  • This ties in with the decade-long achievements made by Suzuki in India and works to deliver on the potential of our UAM eVTOL future.
  • Come and see SkyDrive exhibiting its 1/5 scaled SKYDRIVE (SD-05) at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 (*4), at Suzuki’s booth.
  • Alongside, SkyDrive will also exhibit the full-size SD-03 Mock-Up in the Tokyo Future Tour exhibition as one of the leading symbols representing the future mobility we will achieve.

DENSO to Exhibit at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

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Monday, October 16, 2023

KARIYA, Japan, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO CORPORATION today announced that it will exhibit at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023*¹, held at Tokyo Big Sight, from Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, November 5.

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  • KARIYA, Japan, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO CORPORATION today announced that it will exhibit at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023*¹, held at Tokyo Big Sight, from Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, November 5.
  • At its booth, DENSO will present stories about how it hopes to contribute to the happiness of people in the future with mobility under the theme, "The Future Society Envisioned by DENSO through Its Imagination and Technology."
  • The T-shirts of DENSO booth staff are made from materials recycled from discarded work uniforms of different companies including DENSO.
  • For more details of the DENSO booth, please visit DENSO's special website for Japan Mobility Show 2023 at: https://www.denso.com/global/en/events/japan-mobility-show/2023/ .