Tokyo Motor Show 2013

The UNI-CUB β and the UNI-CUB. The family was first seen four years ago at the Tokyo Motor Show as the U3-X. The U3-X was significantly developed to become the UNI-CUB (pictured right) in May 2012 featuring the same balance control technology and Honda Omni Traction Drive System which originated from Honda's three-decade-old research into humanoid robots. The UNI-CUB β (left) is the third generation.

Urban Transport

Honda to show smaller, lighter UNI-CUB Personal Mobility Device

Honda has announced yet another development of the UNI-CUB personal mobility device will be shown at next week's Tokyo Motor Show - the UNI-CUB β is smaller, lighter, lower and can be used as a seat, making it potentially yet another alternative to the office chair.

Nissan's Bladeglider Concept is not your traditional sportscar - for starters, it has three seats, it's electric, and it has a shape never before seen on the road.

Automotive

Nissan's revolutionary trapezoidal BladeGlider Concept defies convention

"Revolutionary" is not too strong a word for the Nissan BladeGlider concept. Ben Bowlby conceived the vehicle in December 2008, and since then, it has gone from idea to racetrack to concept car and now mass production and a Nissan sub-brand look certain. Why? Read on ...

Toyota's FV2 Concept – part robot, part computer-human interface, part motorcycle, part car

Automotive

Toyota's hyper-radical FV2 concept pushes personal transportation boundaries

Toyota has released details of its most futuristic concept car yet. More robot than car, the tilting FV2 is designed to explore the physical and emotional interface between humans and machines with features like an augmented reality windshield and a steering system controlled by body movement.

The Turbo S' output is upgraded to 570 hp

Automotive

Porsche adds extra edge to Panamera with new Turbo S

Porsche has previewed the new Panamera Turbo S before its official debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. This upgraded trim level follows the usual "S" format of bolstering power and increasing performance.

The Suzuki X-Lander will make its debut next month in Tokyo

Automotive

Suzuki X-Lander crossover convertible and other concepts headed to Japan

Suzuki has revealed its plans for next month's Tokyo Motor Show. It will showcase a variety of equipment, including cars, motorcycles and personal transportation and shine a little light on green crossover/4x4 concepts, including an open-top convertible known as the X-Lander.

The S660 roadster will make its debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Automotive

Honda plans supercar, concept and crossover debuts for Tokyo

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.