Photos from the Japan Auto Show 2011
A model poses by Suzuki Motor Corp.'s concept car "Q-Concept" during the press preview of Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public this weekend.

Honda Motor Company President Takanobu Ito speaks next to the company's electric Micro Commuter Concept city vehicle during a news conference at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo November 30, 2011.

BMW's i8 Concept car is seen at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo November 30, 2011.

Toyota Boshoku Corp.'s concept vehicle T-Brain is displayed during the press preview of Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public this weekend.

A presenter explains about Toyota Fun-Vii in Tokyo Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled the futuristic concept car resembling a giant smartphone to demonstrate how Japan's top automaker is trying to take the lead in technology at the upcoming Tokyo auto show, which opens to the public this weekend.

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda, left, shakes hands with Yamaha Motor Cor. President Hiroyuki Yanagi as they unveil next-generation vehicles, the electric commuter bike EC-Miu, right, and the electrically power assisted bicycle PAS WITH, the two companies are jointly developing during a press event in Tokyo Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. A vehicle seen in the background is Toyota's futuristic concept vehicle Fun-Vii.

A visitor snaps Daihatsu Motor Co., concept car "FC SHO CASE" on displays during the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

A video cameraman shoots Daihatsu Motor Co., concept car "PICO" on display at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.

Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito speaks near the company's concept model "RC-E" at the press conference during the press preview of Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public this weekend.

CORRECTS TO THE 42ND TOKYO MOTOR SHOW - Nissan Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn poses with the company's concept car "PIVO3" during the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.

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