Toyota Boshoku to Exhibit at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017
Toyota Boshoku Corporation (TOKYO:3116) will be exhibiting at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto ward, Tokyo) from October 25th to November 5th*1.
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Toyota Boshoku Future Concept Model "VODY" (Graphic: Business Wire)
The concept for this year's exhibition is "QUALITY OF TIME AND SPACE." As we undergo major changes in the mobility environment around us, this phrase expresses the value of comfort in mobility— enriched and higher-quality time and space—that Toyota Boshoku is working to create.
1. Main Exhibits
Toyota Boshoku is presenting an entirely new type of "mobility space" that will provide individuals in the "mobility society" of the future with greater ease and comfort.
1) Future concept model “VODY* 2 ”
This mobile space evolves along with people through the connection between human and vehicle. The seat shape and space can change from Drive mode, to Relaxation mode, to Meditation mode, shifting in accordance with occupants' physical shape and mood.
2) Future concept model “MOOX* 3 ”
Multi-purpose mobile space premised on completely autonomous vehicle
operation, the freely adaptable seating layouts allow this private space
to be used in many different ways, with the vehicle in motion as well as
when parked.
The design employs color therapy, aroma, music, and
health-promoting features to help sustain mind and body.
2. Booth location
Booth No.E6102, East 4,5,6 hall, Tokyo Big Sight
3. Press briefing
| 1) Date and time: | October 26, 2017 from 11:45 to 12:00 | |
| 2) Location: | Toyota Boshoku booth (Booth No.E6102) | |
| 3) Presenter: | Yoshimasa Ishii, President |
| *1 | Press Day: October 25-26, Preview Day: October 27, General Public Days: October 28-November 5 | |
| *2 | VODY: Portmanteau coined from VOID and BODY, denoting a space that is completed through the connection with humans. | |
| *3 | MOOX: Portmanteau coined from MOBILE and BOX, denoting a private space that can be utilized freely while in motion. | |
About Toyota Boshoku group
Toyota Boshoku group, one of the world’s premier interior system suppliers and filter manufacturers, develops and produces interior components, filtration and powertrain components at over 100 sites in 27 countries around the world. During the fiscal period ending in March 2017, Toyota Boshoku had consolidated net sales of 1,358 billion yen (approx. $12 billion) and operating income of 72 billion yen (approx. $640 million).
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Contact information
TOYOTA BOSHOKU CORPORATION
Mariko Suzuki, +81-566-26-0301
External
Affairs & Public Relations div.
mariko.suzuki@toyota-boshoku.com
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