Automotive
Thursday October 23, 2003: A revamped version of the prototype shown in 2001, the new Orochi V-6 sports car from Mitsuoka will appear at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show when it begins on Friday. Read More
Wednesday October 22, 2003: Part of Daihatsu's line-up of ten prototype cars at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show, the UFE-II (Ultra Fuel Economy) is a drive-by-wire, four-seat hybrid minivehicle that achieves a formidable 60 km/l by utilising a 660cc direct fuel injection petrol engine engine and a twin-electric motor system. Read More
Tuesday October 21, 2003: Mazda will debut two new concepts at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show including the two-seat Ibuki concept - an open-top, lightweight sports car that hints at a possible design direction of a future Mazda Roadster - and a hydrogen version of the RENESIS rotary engine. Read More
Monday October 20, 2003: Another eye-catching preview of what's on offer at this week's 2003 Tokyo Motor Show is this NEOS-II Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) from Hyundai. The futuristic compact utility vehicle is fitted an Adaptive Forward Lighting System and an innovative multi-link rear sliding door for easier entry and egress... Read More
Sunday October 19, 2003: The new Alfa Romeo Spider and GTV have arrived in Australia with more power from two new engines, including the 3.2 litre powerhouse from the 147 and 156 GTA - making the new Alfa GTV, at 255 kmh, the fastest-ever road-going Alfa - and more style from Italian styling house Pininfarina, along with additional equipment and features. Read More
Saturday October 18, 2003: The Treo concept is a radical design approach from Jeep that utilises an all-new platform combining drive-by-wire technology, a zero-emission fuel cell and twin electric motors. Read More
Friday October 17, 2003: Mercedes-Benz will present its new F 500 research vehicle at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show showcasing more than a dozen ideas for enhancing safety, drive technology and comfort. A the night vision system with infrared laser headlamps, two-way doors, a programmable multivision display... Read More
Thursday October 16, 2003: Honda's latest example of rapidly advancing fuel cell technology employs a newly developed stack structure to deliver high performance, increased range and power generation at temperatures ranging from -20'C to +95'C. Read More
Wednesday October 15, 2003: The in-car Multimedia Centre MC 5400 from VDO Dayton unites navigation, mobile-office, Internet and entertainment functionality in one module that gives road-warriors the option of listening to MP3 tracks as well as downloading e-mails or sending faxes. Read More
Tuesday October 7, 2003: Honda has established an experimental Home Energy Station (HES) that generates hydrogen from natural gas for use in fuel cell vehicles and can also supply electricity and hot water to the home. Read More
