2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Engine
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One of the best parts of Auto Salon is getting to see what trends are emerging from Japan. It’s no secret that we like to mimic the JDM style so pay close attention to see what’s hot, what’s new and what’s still on and poppin’ in the land of the rising sun.

2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Toyota Sports Ev
Toyota Sports EV-Twin Concept Designed by a team of students at Toyota Technical College in Tokyo, the Sports EV-Twin concept is based off the Toyota Sports 800 but has had the gasoline engine removed in favor of two electric motors. In order to keep up with the theme of a true sports two-seater a manual gear box has been used the and car boasts a top speed of roughly 100mph.
2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Toyota Sports Ev
Toyota Sports EV-Twin Concept Designed by a team of students at Toyota Technical College i

Eco Friendly Tuning
Over the last few years the Japanese have not only embraced lowering emissions and increasing MPGs, but have also taken to tuning vehicles to increase performance and efficiency.

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    Toyota Sports EV-Twin Concept
    Designed by a team of students at Toyota Technical College in Tokyo, the Sports EV-Twin concept is based off the Toyota Sports 800 but has had the gasoline engine removed in favor of two electric motors. In order to keep up with the theme of a true sports two-seater a manual gear box has been used the and car boasts a top speed of roughly 100mph.
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    Toyota Sports EV-Twin Concept Designed by a team of students at Toyota Technical College
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    Wiz Concept V Hybrid Sunny Truck
    Arguably the most interesting car (or truck) at TAS this year is a Sunny pickup that has had the original engine and driveline replaced with a hybrid setup from a Toyota Prius. The new FWD configuration allows for an overly simple rear suspension design to make room for batteries while also enabling this truck to be buried in the weeds.
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Engine
    Wiz Concept V Hybrid Sunny Truck Arguably the most interesting car (or truck) at TAS thi
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    Toyota TES Concept
    T-Sports This RWD two-seater Kei car, according to Tetsu, was the single most important car at TAS. Affordable fun is the main goal of the T-Sports and weighing in under 2000lbs with 109hp on tap from the 1.3L engine we’re sure that’s just what customers will receive. Although not as drool-worthy as the FT-86 this is actually a more practical and perhaps more desirable vehicle for the Japanese public.
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    Toyota TES Concept T-Sports This RWD two-seater Kei car, according to Tetsu, was the si
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  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Eco Wheels JPG
    RAYS blazed the way into the market for Eco wheels and has since expanded the line to include numerous models. mackinindustries.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Eco Wheels JPG
    RAYS blazed the way into the market for Eco wheels and has since expanded the line to incl
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    HKS GT Superchargers
    The CR-Z has caught on in Japan like nobody would have guessed, far exceeding sales predictions right after release. The main complaint of owners being that the car lacks the power they’re used to and the tuning aftermarket is responding. At the forefront of this movement is HKS with their GT series superchargers and are now offering a full line of options for CR-Z owners. hksusa.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Turbo
    HKS GT Superchargers The CR-Z has caught on in Japan like nobody would have guessed, fa
2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Rainbow Cover
Top Secret rainbow parts
Everyone loves a ti-dized or neochrome rainbow look on their parts and Top Secret is delivering with a range of parts from exhausts to dress up bits to satisfy your color cravings.topsecret.ico.bz
2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Rainbow Cover
Top Secret rainbow parts Everyone loves a ti-dized or neochrome rainbow look on their pa

Wild Colors
Standing out from the crowd is nearly a requirement in the Japanese tuning cluture.

  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Exhaust
    Top Secret rainbow parts
    Everyone loves a ti-dized or neochrome rainbow look on their parts and Top Secret is delivering with a range of parts from exhausts to dress up bits to satisfy your color cravings. topsecret.ico.bz
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Exhaust
    Top Secret rainbow parts Everyone loves a ti-dized or neochrome rainbow look on their pa
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Nissan
    Top Secret rainbow parts
    Everyone loves a ti-dized or neochrome rainbow look on their parts and Top Secret is delivering with a range of parts from exhausts to dress up bits to satisfy your color cravings. topsecret.ico.bz
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Nissan
    Top Secret rainbow parts Everyone loves a ti-dized or neochrome rainbow look on their pa
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Volk Wheels
    Rays Gram Lights 57 Ultimate DC Spec
    RAYS dropped the bomb on TAS onlookers with an insane pair of 57 Ultimates in RBC blue and red clear finishes. mackinindustries.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Trend Check Volk Wheels
    Rays Gram Lights 57 Ultimate DC Spec RAYS dropped the bomb on TAS onlookers with an insa