Oct 24 (Japan Today) - Electric vehicles and cars designed for short trips are in the spotlight at the Tokyo Motor Show as automakers face growing pressure to address vehicle emissions and develop a growth strategy that will help them to overcome Japan's shrinking market.
The show opens to the public from Friday, running until Nov 4 at Tokyo Big Sight, with more than 180 companies and organizations showcasing products and services.
The participation of fewer foreign manufactures, however, reflects the changing role of auto shows.
Carmakers are turning to new ways to market to consumers such as social media while they continue to invest aggressively in research and development to keep up with evolving mobility trends.
While connectivity, autonomous driving, car-sharing and electric powertrains continue to be the major trends across the industry, battery-powered cars designed for short trips are being showcased by Japanese manufacturers.
Source: ANNnewsCH
