Tokyo Motor Show 2013

Honda’s UNI-CUB β deduces its instructions using a combination of complex though known technologies, but the experience of riding it is one of telepathically controlling the tiny transportation appliance. It seemingly possesses a direct vehicle-brain-interface, with a “degree of difficulty” of ZERO.

Subaru gave the world a look at where its Legacy car line is going with the world premiere of new the Levorg concept car at the 2013 Tokyo Motor last week.

One of the standout oddities at the Tokyo Motor Show this year was the Hiroko fold-up electric two-seater that received a Gundam-style makeover courtesy of Kunio Okawara, the legendary mechanical designer responsible for a veritable shopping list of mecha designs.

One problem with electric taxis is the amount of time that their batteries can take to recharge. With the EVA taxi, however, that isn't a problem. The prototype vehicle can reportedly get enough of a charge in 15 minutes to travel 200 km (124 mi).

Japanese auto designer Ken Okuyama has unveiled four new vehicles at the Tokyo Auto show. Three of them are intended for the road and/or track, while the other is made for the field.

While Lexus may be best-known for its automobiles, in recent years it's been dabbling in bicycles. As a result, it's now possible to buy a Lexus road bike, while a commuter may be on its way. At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, however, a new Lexus bike was unveiled ... the NXB Concept mountain bike.

Suzuki's Recursion concept shown at The Tokyo Motor Show yesterday looks very much like it has taken a leaf from the Erik Buell book of motorcycle design – light weight, mass centralization, broad usable power, and minimalism.

Yamaha debuted a prototype Leaning Multi-Wheel concept at EICMA in Milan, Italy, earlier this month. Tricity also stopped off at the Tokyo Motor Show this week, and Gizmag dropped by for a few close-ups of the sporty three-wheel, tilting scooter.

When you think of Bridgestone, you probably think of tires. The fact is, though, it also makes bikes, golf equipment, and has tried its hand at motorcycles. Bridgestone decided to combine all three things in one stunning concept vehicle – a pedal-electric trike that can carry a set of golf clubs.

Earlier this year Volkswagen announced production of its two-door 261 mpg mileage buster the XL1. Today at the Tokyo Motor Show the company brought another hyper-miler to the stage by debuting its Twin Up! hybrid, a 4-door inner-city runabout capable of 214 mpg.

Yamaha moved into the automotive business today in one of the shock announcements of the Tokyo Motor Show. Yamaha’s partner will be Gordon Murray Design with the new Motiv.e range based on Murray’s T.25 and T.27 City Car designs.

Kawasaki dropped a bombshell at the Tokyo Motor Show with the unveiling of a shape-shifting 3-wheel EV concept named the "J". The width of the J's front-wheel track varies, as does the wheelbase, shifting between Sport Mode (long and low) and Comfort Mode (short and high).