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The upcoming 209 Tokyo motor Show is going to be the slimmest in decades, with no US or major European automakers slated to attend - casualties of the recession.

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Mazda says its Kiyora city car concept will be updated with newest technologies for the Tokyo Show next month.
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That may, however, work to the advantage of hometown automakers such as Mazda.


The company said late Monday that it will use the show to spotlight the world premiers of two new fuel-efficient engines - a clean diesel and a direct-injected gasoline model, as well as a new high-efficiency automatic transmission,


Mazda also will stage the Japanese introduction of its Kiyora concept car that showcases the car makers' next-generation environmental and safety advances.


Originally unveiled at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, the Kiyora is a flame-shaped, glass-roofed. 4-seat city car concept that foreshadows the replacement for the Mazda 2 city car.
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Tags: Auto Shows, Diesel, Fuel Economy, Japan, Mazda, 2009 Tokyo Auto Show, Mazda Kiyora, Mazda Sky engines

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2009 Tokyo Auto Show: Mazda To Debut New Fuel-Efficient Engines, Transmission was originally published by Green Car Advisor. Read the full story by clicking here.