Issued: 23.Oct.1997

A Scale Unprecedented in the World Movie Vehicles, the Silent Supporting Cast (Theme Hall) Under the 32nd Motor Show's theme of "One world. One people. One show." the Japan Motor Industrial Federation Inc., (JMIF) will sponsor "Great Cars in Memorable Movies." 17 four wheeled vehicles and two motorcycles lent by museums and others in Japan will be displayed along with 17 unforgettable movies in which they appeared. Never before has there been such a large-scale exhibition relating such movies and vehicles.This area focuses on movies and vehicles as symbols of the 20th century. The vehicles served as silent supporting cast members, sometimes as partners in life, sometimes as symbols of hope. These nostalgic pieces now serve to show the deep relationship between them and humankind. Five booths that were popular during the press days are introduced here.You can also visit the Video Zone and the Auto Museum and Video Companies Zone. Roman Holiday A story of first romance and how a princess attains true beauty by experiencing the life of an ordinary person. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Supporting cast: 1936 Fiat 500A Topolino (Italy) Back to the Future This worldwide hit is famous as one of Speilberg's best films which combines the sci-fi story of a high school student sent back in time 20 years and the exciting 50's American youth movie genre. Supporting cast: 1982 Delorean (USA) The Great Race A slapstick comedy about the big race from New York to Paris. This is an example of Blake Edward's works during the silent movie era. Supporting cast: 1909 Stanley Streamer Model E2 (USA) Two for the Road A couple at a low point in their marriage reminisce about their first meeting and memories of their travels and come to realize the deep bond between them. Hepburn adds a new facet to her abilities while vehicles serve as unique symbols in this movie. Supporting cast: 1951 MG-TD Midget(England) The Sound of Music The most popular movie musical ever, set in Salzburg, Austria, with such famous songs as "ABC" and "Edelweiss". Supporting cast: 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C. (Germany) TechnoGallery Reducing fuel consumption and protecting the environment Hybrid vehicles have been attracting much attention as an element in one of the eternal quests for vehicles, the reduction of fuel consumption. Several display panels show the history of this quest in the TechnoGallery on the second floor of the newly built North Hall under the theme, "Keys to Car Knowledge: The Quest for Enhanced Fuel Performance."The area is divided into five zones, including four devoted to the major methods for reducing fuel consumption: engine innovation, transmission innovation, weight reduction and aerodynamic/rolling resistance reduction. Improvements in each field are demonstrated using actual products. While reducing fuel consumption through technological innovation is an important part of protecting the environment and reducing CO2, considered a major factor in global warming, the TechnoGallery also shows that attention to driving practices can have a marked effect on fuel consumption.The TechnoGallery only deals with domestic technologies which were in the open market as of the end of 1996. Navigator Speaking with the foreign press - Mr. Knut Moberg(photo) A writer for the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet, KnutMoberg has been to every motor show since 1975. He hasvisited Japan more than 25 times. In Norway, Japanese autos have a large percentage of themarket share, As a result, much attention is given toboth Japanese autos and the auto industry. According toMoberg, only three foreign journalists were presentwhen he attended his first show, and exclusive accessfor press members was limited to three hours. Hestressed that now the Tokyo Motor Show ranks with theFrankfurt and Detroit motor shows. He also praised theservices for press members as the best in the world. Welcome to The 32nd Tokyo Motor Show Mr. Hiroshi Ohki Minister of State, Director-General of Environment Agency Mr. Ryo Nomura Director-General, Air Quality Bureau Environment Agency Mr. Yasuji Suzuki Director, Traffic Pollution Management Division Environment Agency Mr. Tetsushi Miyake Director, Automotive Pollution Contorol Division Environment Agency Mr. Rodolphe Huser Managing Director, Geneva International Motor Show President, Exhibition committee, OICA Mr. Jean Marie Muller Secretary General, OICA OICA = Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles Visitors Members of the press: 5,000 Visitors to the Press Center: 2,000