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Tokyo Motor Show: Here’s how Japan will shape the future of driving

By John McIlroy, for CNN
Published 11:30 PM EDT, Thu October 29, 2015
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Mercedes is bringing fuel cell technology to the show, in the form of its dramatic Vision Tokyo concept car.
Mercedes Vision Tokyo —
Mercedes is bringing fuel cell technology to the show, in the form of its dramatic Vision Tokyo concept car.
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Inside the unusual shape of the Vision Tokyo, there's a novel seating layout that looks like a living room sofa.
Mercedes Vision Tokyo —
Inside the unusual shape of the Vision Tokyo, there's a novel seating layout that looks like a living room sofa.
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Motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha is using Tokyo to showcase its first proper road car.
Yamaha Sports Ride Concept —
Motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha is using Tokyo to showcase its first proper road car.
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The Sports Ride Concept is extremely light and will feature only a small 1.0-liter engine
Yamaha Sports Ride Concept —
The Sports Ride Concept is extremely light and will feature only a small 1.0-liter engine
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The 2015 Tokyo Motor Show looks set to be one of the most successful in recent years.
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The 2015 Tokyo Motor Show looks set to be one of the most successful in recent years.
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Mazda has the biggest single draw at Tokyo with its dramatic RX-Vision concept.
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Mazda has the biggest single draw at Tokyo with its dramatic RX-Vision concept.
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The RX-Vision is designed to preview the next generation of Mazda's sports car.
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The RX-Vision is designed to preview the next generation of Mazda's sports car.
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The show car will reach production in the next couple of years.
Mazda RX-Vision —
The show car will reach production in the next couple of years.
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Ex-Formula One designer Gordon Murray conceived the Yamaha at his studio in the UK.
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Ex-Formula One designer Gordon Murray conceived the Yamaha at his studio in the UK.
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Lexus's Tokyo star is the LS-FC, a concept that shows how the next LS limousine will look.
Lexus LS-FC Concept —
Lexus's Tokyo star is the LS-FC, a concept that shows how the next LS limousine will look.
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The show car is powered by a fuel cell, using hydrogen and emitting only water from the tailpipe.
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The show car is powered by a fuel cell, using hydrogen and emitting only water from the tailpipe.
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Honda's big Tokyo star is the FCV Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell car that's on sale in Japan in 2016.
Honda FCV Clarity —
Honda's big Tokyo star is the FCV Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell car that's on sale in Japan in 2016.
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The FCV Clarity can also be used to power domestic devices, thanks to a neat inverter.
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The FCV Clarity can also be used to power domestic devices, thanks to a neat inverter.
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The Nissan IDS drove itself out onto the stage at Tokyo; it's designed to showcase autonomous technology.
Nissan IDS —
The Nissan IDS drove itself out onto the stage at Tokyo; it's designed to showcase autonomous technology.
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Beyond its autonomous abilities, the IDS also gives hints on the styling of the next Leaf electric car.
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Beyond its autonomous abilities, the IDS also gives hints on the styling of the next Leaf electric car.
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The IDS has a front cabin display that can transmit messages to other road users or pedestrians.
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The IDS has a front cabin display that can transmit messages to other road users or pedestrians.
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The all-new Mini Convertible is one of the major launches from European brands at Tokyo.
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The all-new Mini Convertible is one of the major launches from European brands at Tokyo.
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Porsche has chosen Tokyo to show the latest, high-performance version of its Macan SUV.
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Porsche has chosen Tokyo to show the latest, high-performance version of its Macan SUV.
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Built by a sub-division of Toyota, the Flesby is an autonomous mini-vehicle that displays messages on its spongy body panels.
Toyota Gosei Flesby —
Built by a sub-division of Toyota, the Flesby is an autonomous mini-vehicle that displays messages on its spongy body panels.
Paul Harmer
The dramatic Toyota Kikai concept tries to flaunt its mechanical parts instead of hiding them under its bodywork.
Toyota Kikai —
The dramatic Toyota Kikai concept tries to flaunt its mechanical parts instead of hiding them under its bodywork.
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The Daihatsu Hinata shows Japanese brands' novel approach to interior packaging; two seats can be swiveled to face out.
Daihatsu Hinata —
The Daihatsu Hinata shows Japanese brands' novel approach to interior packaging; two seats can be swiveled to face out.
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The Toyota Auto Body Alphard Hercule is one of the most distinctive debuts at the show, with a huge grille and a living room-style interior.<br />
Toyota Auto Body Alphard Hercule —
The Toyota Auto Body Alphard Hercule is one of the most distinctive debuts at the show, with a huge grille and a living room-style interior.
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