http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/january/tokyo/logo/tokyo-motor-show-logo.jpg" alt="Tokyo Motor Show Logo" />The Tokyo Motor Show might be canceled this year due to poor turnout of participating carmakers. Even though German and Japanese brands have already registered for the show, said the Japanese Automobile Manufacturer's Association (JAMA), many automakers missed the deadline for registration. It won't specifically name brands that have not yet registered, but JAMA is making it public knowledge that it will welcome late registrants, as local participants are saying that the show must not continue under the circumstances.
The head of JAMA, Toshihiro Iwatake, referring to the motor show, said that it "is a symbol of industrial prosperity" and that they have to show that the Japanese industry is healthy. Iwatake further said that he would rather have a smaller show than nothing at all. The decision to cancel or go through with the show will be finalized next month. Iwatake's concern if the show is canceled is European and American comments like, "Oh, Japan is sinking and the Chinese are up." The show, which will run from October 21 to November 8, will have the theme: "Fun driving for us, eco driving for earth,"in the event that it is not canceled.
[source automotive news]
