Compared to other recent auto shows, the Japan Motor Show seems to have a more national focus, one might even say isolationist. Of the 13 passenger car carmakers represented, nine are Japanese. Compared to European trade fairs, there is a noticeable absence of Chinese carmakers, with only BYD appearing to be represented. The absence of the entire VW Group is also noteworthy. European carmakers are represented only by the German premium carmakers BMW (including Mini) and Mercedes. There is not a single American brand represented, not even Tesla.