Rolls-Royce has only one car on display, the ultra-opulent "Park Ward Personal Commisioning." The Park Ward is based on the Silver Seraph, but extends it 250 mm in the rear to provide more comfort in the back seats. This is an order made, limited edition car that the company will specially equipped to meet any conceivable requirements the customer may have, thus the "Personal Commisioning" part of the name. Rolls-Royce prides itself on being the world's top manufacturer of super luxury cars, and will spare no expense in meeting its customers' requirements and ensuring their satisfaction. As the man in the booth says, "We can beat the Mercedes Maybach any day." Audible sighs come from the visitors as they gaze on one of the most expensive cars in the world.

The Champion at Le Mans came back. Bentley's third-place finish and class win in the Le Mans 2001 24-hour race marked its first time on the podium in 71 years. While perhaps no car goes as well with British green as the Bentley, the Le Mans triumph proves that the Bentley brand is more than just past glory. The turbocharged V-8 engine, with 300 kW and 800 Nm or more horsepower torque easily moves the large, high-tech-packed body to create a super car that can go up against anything in its class. Its bold, regal styling belies the car's incredibly low air resistance, to create a saloon that meets every expectation of its owner-drivers.

The GM booth features that ever-popular symbol of the American automobile, the luxury sedan. As you enter the black and silver booth, you'll see the "Seville STS" and the " DeVille DHS," but what really catches the eye is the " Cadillac Vizon." The edges are stronger and the car has a more powerful feeling, while still retaining its Cadillac classiness. American cars tend to keep the same chassis and change only the exterior, but the "Cadillac CTS" is a completely new development. Its square, progressive styling and unusually small size (4840 mm total length) for a Cadillac have attracted a great deal of interest and comment among visitors, many of whom ponder the possibility that the Cadillac brand could be with in reach. This is certain to be a much-anticipated launch.

The Lotus is famous for being the " best handling machine" on the road, and visitors took the chance to view its unique designs. The reverent gazes of the young visitors were particularly impressive.

The gull-winged "OPC X-Treme" is the next evolution in the DTM " Astra Coupe V8" and an object of intense interest among visitors. Opel also has the "Frogster," a cross between a 2-seat roadster and a pickup truck, on display, as well as the "Speedster," its first entry into the midship market. All of these are attractive reference models with clearly articulated concepts, and Opel's narrators are impressive in their ability to capture people's attention with easily understood explanations. The company also has some sporty marketed models on display in addition to the reference cars, successfully making its case for the "Dynamic Driving" of Opel.

The PSA (Peugeot/Citroen) group has achieved enormous popularity in Japan, with the Peugeot 206 series. This year's exhibit focuses on the new 307 series that will be launched in Japan this fall. The station wagon reference exhibit is drawing visitors as well, and Peugeot's video presentations emphasize the roominess and elegance of its cars, not just their sporty styling. Peugeot has chosen two models from its familiar 206 series for display. The "206CC" (Coupe & Cabriolet) is the first model in the world to use an electric-powered metal top, and a continuation of Peugeot's history of innovation. There is also a WRC (World Rally Championship) spec model on hand.

Saab drivers are famously passionate about their cars, and this company's unique, unyielding technology philosophy can be seen right down to the ignition keys on console. The "9X" symbolizes the Saab point of view as a multipurpose vehicle that can transform itself into a 4-seat coupe, roadster, station wagon or pick-up truck, as circumstances require. The perfect fusion of high technology and practicality, it makes the Saab case like nothing else could. The Saab "9-5" features a completely redesigned exterior and interior to show the modernity.

Volkswagen crowds a lot into its booth: the "New Beetle," already well known and extraordinarily popular in Japan; the "Lupo" that just debuted; the new, compact "Polo" and the "Golf/Golf Wagon" with its ESP safety technology. In the center is the very same " W12 Coupe Prototype" that just set a world record on October 14 for traveling at an average speed of 295.24 km/h for 24 hours, an extraordinary demonstration of Volkswagen technology. The "New Passat" represents a further refinement the company's W8 (4 liter) engine. Last year, Volkswagen unveiled an original 12 cylinder W engine (two V engines combined in a V shape) in a Tokyo Motor Show concept car, and this year, the technology comes down to earth in 8 cylinder configuration. Though still a reference exhibit, the "New Passat" seems an excellent choice for the engine. Also on display was the "New Beetle RSi." Only 45 have been delivered to Japan (only 250 around the world) and there is a long list just to get into the drawing to purchase this limited edition "Super Beetle" with its narrow angle 24 valve,V6, 3.2 liter engine, "4 Motion" full-time 4WD system, and aerodynamic styling.