North American International Auto Show 2014

From Gran Turismo screen to the NAIAS stage: Toyota FT-1 concept

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First devised by Calty Design Research in the Sony PlayStation Gran Turismo game environment, Toyota FT-1 leapt from the screen to the stage of the North American International Auto Show 2014. FT-1 stands for “Future Toyota,” and the number “1” represents the ultimate. According to its designers at Calty Design Research, the FT-1 Concept is … Read more

North American International Auto Show 2014: Porsche 911 Targa debut

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The North American International Auto Show next week will see the debut of the retro-inspired Porsche 911 Targa. The 911 Targa, with its distinctive stainless steel roll bar, made its debut in late 1966 as the world’s first ever safety cabriolet. The semiautomatic Sportomatic four-speed transmission joined the lineup in 1967. With the 911T of the … Read more