http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/10/tokyo-2007-preview-toyota-1-x-pronounced-1-xth/ Autoblog Comments for Tokyo 2007 Preview: Toyota 1/X (pronounced "1/Xth") http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/10/tokyo-2007-preview-toyota-1-x-pronounced-1-xth/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/10/tokyo-2007-preview-toyota-1-x-pronounced-1-xth/With stronger steel and newer plastics there is no reason why cars are to be heaver.]]>Oct 10th 2007 2:43AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/10/tokyo-2007-preview-toyota-1-x-pronounced-1-xth/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/10/tokyo-2007-preview-toyota-1-x-pronounced-1-xth/
One reason that manufacturers can't seem to reduce weight despite the improvements in materials is the increased amount of safety equipment demanded by customers and the government. Expecting a 2-seat car to have at least four airbags is a very recent development, and you need even more than that if you want to sell a family 4-seater.]]>Oct 10th 2007 4:30PM