Staff writer
The 33rd Tokyo Motor Show will open next week amid growing hopes that the 12-day event will jump-start consumer demand for vehicles, especially larger cars, to combat the prolonged sales slump in the automotive industry.
During the show, which is open to the public from Oct. 23 through Nov. 3, major automakers from home and abroad will parade passenger cars, motorbikes and concept vehicles. They will also show off the latest automotive technology.