In Pictures: 'Tokyo Motor Show Press Preview'

By James Wray Oct 21, 2009, 15:32 GMT

Nissan Motor Corp. president Carlos Ghosn poses with Nissan's zero emission concept car 'Leaf' at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21st October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21st October through 4th November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Nissan Motor Corp. president Carlos Ghosn poses with a Nissan car at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21st October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21st October through 4th November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Nissan Motor Corp. president Carlos Ghosn poses with Nissan's 'Fuga'at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21st October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21st October through 4th November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Ikuo Mori, President and CEO of Japanese auto maker Fuji Heavy Industries, known for its Subaru brand, pose beside company's Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

A compact concept car 'Kiyora' of Japanese auto maker Mazda is displayed while company's President and CEO Takashi Yamanouchi is seen on a giant screen as he speaks to the media at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

President and CEO of Japanese auto maker Mazda Takashi Yamanouchi poses with comany's compact concept car 'Kiyora' at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

Journalists have a view at theToyota Motor Corp. debut of the LFA Lexus limited edition automobile at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Toyota Motor Corp. presents the FT-86 concept car at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Toyota Motor Corp. uses young musicians to target a younger audience during the presentation of the FT-86 concept car at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda presents the debut of the LFA Lexus limited edition automobile at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Toyota Motor Corp. presents the FT-86 concept car at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21st October through 4th November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Toyota Motor Corp. presents its concept cars at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21st October through 4th November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Journalists inspect Legacy B4 GT300 of Japanese auto maker Fuji Heavy Industries, known as Subaru, during a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

A Nissan employee demonstrates company's Land Glider electric concept car at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

A view of Alpina D3 BiTurbo Limousine of German auto maker BMW at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

A visitor takes a photo of Canadian auto maker Campagna Motors' T-REX at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

A visitor struggles to get out of T-REX of Canadian auto maker Campagna Motors at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

A visitor walks in front of Toyota Motor's 'IQ' lined up on display at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

A journalist inspects Canadian auto maker Campagna Motors' T-REX at a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

An employee of Japanese car designing company Phiaro demonstrates modeling work at the company's booth during a press preview of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show held at the Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, suburban Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

Journalists take a look at the Toyota Motor Corp. 'FT-86' concept car at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November 2009. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

A visitor to the 41st Tokyo Motor Show looks at an acrylic model of a Toyota Motor Corp. Lexus LFA automobile in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21st October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21st October through 4th November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

European visitors take a look at Toyota Motor Corp's. 'FT-EV II,' an ultra-compact electric vehicle making its debut at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Honda Motor Corp. president Takanobu Ito poses for photographers in front of the FCX Clarity automobile at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Honda Motor Corp. president Takanobu Ito poses for photographers in front of the FVR 1200 motorcycle at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Honda Motor Corp. Asimo the robot greets visitors at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Honda Motor Corp. employees prepare the 'CRZ' concept car for display at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November 2009. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda presents the debut of the LF-Ch Lexus automobile at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November 2009. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Honda Motor Corp. employees reveal the 'CRZ' concept car at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November 2009. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Nissan Motor Corp. president Carlos Ghosn poses with Nissan's zero emission concept car 'Land Glider' at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21 October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November 2009. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN

Nissan Motor Corporation's zero emission concept car 'Land Glider' at the press preview day of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari city, Chiba province, east of Tokyo, Japan, 21st October 2009. The motor show is being held from 21 October through 04 November 2009. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN