Toyota Passo de Tea Time

This is a car, presented at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon, that I wasn't aware of until the latest BC issue arrived! It is called Passo de Tea Time and it was presented in order to showcase Toyota's original accessories. It is powered by a 1.0L engine and the large wheels, with the raised height, give it an adventurous look. Inside, leather and wood give it a British flair.

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A rather unsual paint job by ARTIS (アルティス)!!!

Now, that's an unusual paint job! This 3D hologram of eeer... scratches really looks cool and it was exhibited at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The company responsible for this paint job is called ARTIS.

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Subaru considering production of Trezia STi concept

Subaru is considering the possibility of producing the Trezia STi concept, fitted with a number of STi parts (aero kit, STi tuned suspension and light weight wheels), which was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show. 

Apparently, visitors' reaction was very positive and Subaru has hired also an external company in order to conduct a research and then decide whether to make it available in the domestic market.

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GRMN iQ Racing Concept in action!!!

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Nissan Elgrand Rider Premium Concept

One JDM model that I really like is Nissan's Elgrand (エルグランド) and those are some photos of the Elgrand Rider Premium Concept presented at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon.

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Subaru Exiga tS concept at 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon

This is the third Subaru concept (earlier post) presented at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon.

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TES Concept T-Sports: What Toyota needs to build

There is one car shown at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon that may be an indication of things to come. What I am talking about is the TES Concept T-Sports (earlier post). So far, rumors have suggested that Toyota will bring out a low cost sports car, and to be honest with you, I thing that Toyota should build such a car.

Although there is no official correlation between the concept presented and the rumours, this concept was build by the Toyota Engineering Society (TES) in response to a questionnaire asking what sort of vehicle they thought Toyota needed to build.

It is powered by a 1.3 L engine, producing 109 hp, but the car weights under 900 kg!

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Trezia STi & Legacy tS concepts at 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon

So, those are some photos of the Trezia STi concept and Legact tS concept presented at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon. 

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2011 Tokyo Auto Salon: The ladies...

I like many Japanese things... cars, bikes, food, culture and of course... the ladies!!!

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Subaru's mighty racing machines at 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon

Subaru's booth at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon has all the new tS models on display, as well as three STi concepts (earlier post), and some impressive racing machines. One of them is the Impreza WRX STi Nurburgring Edition 24H test car, which will compete in this year's race and Subaru aims to win its class.

Another impressive machine on display is the Legacy Super GT race car, powered by a Boxer engine, competing in the GT300 class.

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