Hyundai Gives Up On The Ever Shrinking Tokyo Motor Show Canceling Weeks Ahead

After witnessing all of the Detroit 3 pull out from the 2009 Tokyo motor show, we didn’t think the Japanese show could grow even smaller -- but it has. New reports claim Hyundai has also withdrawn from the show, just weeks before it is scheduled to open to the press.

According to Toyokazu Ishida, a representative from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), Hyundai “called last week and Hyundai called last week and orally confirmed their intent to cancel. It's unbelievable.”



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TopGear - 9/28/2009 6:52:14 PM

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It's a logical move by Hyundai.
Tokyo auto show is going to be small this year, and Hyundai has no market in Japan.
Japaneses are loyal to their country and will not buy Hyundai that is becoming serious competition with Japanese auto worldwide.

0to60 - 9/28/2009 8:37:28 PM

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Americans do buy Japanese products. The Camry and Accord to the 2 best selling cars. But I know what you are trying to say and there is a reason that is the case

kuvakas1 - 9/28/2009 9:21:10 PM

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Or it could be that they are gaining ground fast in the USA while struggling in Japan and have decided to focus their resources where it will do the most good. Hyundai is on their game!

onetime - 9/29/2009 9:47:25 AM

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The only two non-Japanese companies participating in this year's Tokyo Motor Show: BMW Alpina, Lotus.