A motor show is a good reflection of the motorization of the times: sometimes new models, sometimes, motor sports or dream cars are featured. A little differently, this show featured "technology for safety and anti-pollution." Consequently, the layout of the show halls was greatly changed. Again, there was no exhibition of large commercial vehicles. Small commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and automotive parts occupied Hall 1. Passenger cars, facing safety and pollution problems, were assigned to Hall 3. Furthermore, one hall was assigned for safety and pollution problems. This was a good indication that the auto industry was tackling these problems with all its technological energies.

Behind this change of attitude was the fact that automobile accidents and pollution developed into major social problems as more emphasis was being placed on living environment. Especially this time, control of emissions to cope with the photochemical smog problem became a major exhibition. The JMIF worked not only to establish a common exhibition corner for environmental protection, but also to advise each exhibitor on providing such a corner of its own.