Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda isn’t kidding around anymore when it comes to electric vehicles, unveiling a new production model EV in Tokyo. The new Mazda MX-30 is a two-and-a-half-door crossover-style compact that will be produced for several world markets.

You reckon the Honda E is tiny? Toyota is preparing to go tinier – if not cuter – with today's announcement of a new "ultra-compact BEV" set for release in Japan in 2020. Its performance figures won't impress anyone, but that's not the point.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will show two related forward-looking concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Emirai 3 xDas and the Emirai 3 xAuto. The former packs a high-tech, multi-screen cockpit, while the latter has a range of automated driving features.

On the back of three concept bikes revealed in late September, Honda has announced a second wave of prototypes to complement its line-up for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.

If there was one market segment where Honda was notably absent, that would be the tilting three-wheelers. This is about to change though, as the new concept model that Honda plans to unveil in Tokyo undeniably demonstrates its intent to enter this relatively new vehicle class.

Yamaha is showing two new concepts based on it's three-wheeled Tricity architecture: the road-going 03GEN-f and dual-purpose 03GEN-x. Released in 2014, the Tricity has been acclaimed for its roadholding and the new concepts indicate future developments of the three-wheeled motorcycle.

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is normally the focal point of the world's most important automotive festival. With so many rare cars set to go to auction this week, the entire market is transfixed with the possibilities. We look at the major cars set to cross the auction block.

Honda's new 750cc NM4 Vultus is a bold departure from tradition with anime/manga styling, a "fighter pilot" feet-forward riding position, an ultra-low seat and advanced electronic rider assistance to make it as easy to ride as a scooter. The motorcycle is evolving!

Narrow-track vehicles are almost certainly part of the solution for traffic congestion. Now Toyota is undergoing research in pioneering EV-sharing schemes for last mile multi-model transport in Japan and France using it's i-Road car-motorcycle combination and its Japan-only COMS EV.

Nissan has announced a new rear vision system integrating a wide-aspect, hi-res LCD monitor with image processing into the traditional rearview mirror. In LCD mode, it provides an unobstructed rear view without blind spots, with image processing offering an enhanced image in adverse conditions.

More details have emerged on the Yamaha MOTIV.e city car EV. The 25 kW Zytek motor spins to 15,000 rpm and comes with advanced thermal management and control integration. The motor weighs just 13kg, while the gearbox weighs 11kg.

At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Honda will reveal a host of new concept and production models, including a small roadster concept, the latest version of the NSX supercar and the production version of the Urban SUV small crossover.