Earlier this week, a rumor was floating around the auto blogs and news sites that the Tokyo Motor Show may be cancelled due to the financial state of auto manufacturers worldwide and a lack of participation. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (JAMA) were quick to squelch the rumor stating that all Japanese and German automakers had registered but refused to comment on the Detroit 3.

Today, we know why. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors have all announced their decisions to cancel their plans for the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show in October and November. The theme for the 2009 show is “Fun driving for us, eco driving for earth” and I know that I was excited to see how the show was going to wow the media with this theme.

Now the cancellation rumors are flying again.

“Discussion about canceling the show is driven in part by the decision of some non-Japanese automakers to shun the October venue amid the global financial crisis. But some Japanese exhibitors also are proposing that this year’s event be canceled. ” (Source: Automotive News)

It looks like a more definite response to this rumor will be made in the coming weeks - to hold the show, postpone the show or cancel it. Stay tuned.

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