New Toyota Supra Mule Car Looks Even More Like FT-1 Concept
Ever since the Toyota FT-1 Concept was first unveiled in 2014 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, rumors have circulated that it might serve as the visual platform upon which a hypothetical Toyota Supra successor would be based. As we recently found out, that successor definitely seems to be on its way […]
Toyota FT-1 Concept: Part Two
Remember the snazzy Toyota FT-1 Concept we showed you way back in January? If not, allow us to refresh your memory. The sporty concept debuted at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, and drew much admiration from the crowds—yes, including us. Toyota itself was certainly a fan of the FT-1 Concept, and […]
Gran Turismo 6 FT-1 Concept Available for Download Tomorrow
Amped up about the all-new FT-1 Concept that was unveiled today at NAIAS and can’t wait to drive it? You don’t have to. That’s right, you’ll be able to drive it tomorrow, January 14th, (virtually) when the Gran Turismo 6 FT-1 Concept becomes available for download. GT6 gamers will be able experience firsthand just how […]
Toyota FT-1 Concept Bows at NAIAS
Earlier today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota unveiled the Toyota FT-1 Concept, which Calty Design Research President, Kevin Hunter, called “a symbol of Toyota’s design future…a spiritual pace car for a changing, evolving Toyota.” So what is the FT-1? It’s all in the name: FT-1 stands for Future Toyota—and the […]
Toyota Unleashes Second FT-1 Sports Car Concept
In recent months, we’ve heard a lot about the Toyota FT-1 Concept that is rumored to be the new inspiration for a reinvented Toyota Supra. The first concept, which was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, featured a bold red exterior, an all-black interior, and red accents to pull the car’s design […]
Toyota Supra Concept Coming this October
Christmas will be coming early this year. If Car and Driver is to be believed, the upcoming Toyota Supra successor—possibly to be called the Toyota Supra Gazoo—will debut in concept form at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show this October. Supposedly, the Supra will take strong styling cues from the FT-1 Concept introduced just over three […]
5 Most Spectacular Concept Cars in Toyota History
The Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1937 and has since grown into one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. In 2012, the company became the first automaker to sell more than 10 million vehicles worldwide in a single year. In addition, Toyota is one of the leaders when it comes to producing […]
Toyota Small FR Concept Coming to Tokyo in October
Back in June, Toyota registered the name S-FR with the US Patent and Trademark Office, and the internet began spreading rumors about this being the name of the upcoming Supra successor. It looks like those rumors were false, however, as Toyota is now reporting that it will bring a vehicle called the Small FR Concept […]
Gran Turismo 6 Update 1.15 Adds Chaparral 2X VGT Concept and More
The latest Gran Turismo 6 update is available today (December 17), and it includes all of the Vision Gran Turismo (VGT) concepts designed by the world’s major automakers. The VGT concepts mark the 15th anniversary of Gran Turismo and are representations of the future of racing, in the eyes of these major automakers. Included in […]
Download the FT-1 Vision GT Car Right Now in Gran Turismo 6
Your 21st birthday. The first time you saw your child walk unaided. Your wedding day. All days that will live on in your memory. But none will be as memorable as yesterday, September 16th, 2014. At least, that’s probably the case if you’re a fan of the Gran Turismo® gaming franchise. Yesterday marked the first […]
Toyota Unveils Urban Utility Concept Car in Cali
Makes other vans uncool... oh, wait.
Utility vans are just so boring. There’s nothing exciting about a vehicle used to transport a caterer’s food, a handyman’s tools, or a courier’s packages. Toyota wants to change all that with the introduction of its Urban Utility Concept Car at the Maker Faire hosted by Make: magazine in San Francisco today. The vehicle, which […]
Toyota FT-1 Vision GT Coming “Soon” to Gran Turismo 6
Remember the massively cool Toyota FT-1 concept? We certainly do (which is probably obvious given the amount of coverage it’s had here at The News Wheel since its debut at the Detroit Auto Show back in January). Well, now, the concept sports car is set to reach an Arctic-level of coolness by appearing in Gran […]
Toyota FT-1 Racing Car Will Melt Your Brain
Remember the Toyota FT-1 Concept? We certainly do. This sporty number caught our eye at the Detroit Auto Show back in January, and since then we’ve developed a slight obsession with it, wondering if a production version would ever come to fruition. Toyota has certainly strongly hinted that it was at least considering producing the […]
Spotted: Toyota FT-1 at Cars and Coffee Irvine
It’s a beautiful thing when car enthusiasts can get together to show off their rides, marvel at unique vehicles, and collectively geek out over all things car. Regular meets like Cars and Coffee Irvine in Southern California allow drivers to show off their rides, mingle with other enthusiasts, and drink coffee. And recently, lucky SoCal […]
The FT-1 May Not Be the Next Supra Whether You Want it to Be or Not
We’d like to let you in on a well-kept secret about car buyers (and we hope you’re listening up back there, Toyota): they really, really want a new Supra. Seriously, we don’t understand how this has not been picked up by the automaker after nearly 16 years of clamoring from U.S. sports car enthusiasts. That’s […]
Unveils, Debuts, and Concepts: A List of 2014 Chicago Auto Show Reveals
A full list of known reveals expected at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
2014 Chicago Auto Show Reveals These cars are brand-new offerings, some of which have been under wraps until the show. 2015 Kia Soul EV 2015 Subaru Legacy Camaro SS Chicago Blackhawks Edition 2015 Lincoln Navigator BMW 7-Series Diesel 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad 2015 Chevrolet City Express 2015 Subaru Liberty 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota TRD […]
Nissan Sport Sedan named Best Concept at NAIAS by Autoweek
Last week, Nissan unveiled its exciting (and also orange) Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Among all of the acclaim that the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept earned, the accolade that stands out the most is being named Best Concept at NAIAS by Autoweek Magazine. The editors of […]
2020 Toyota Supra Color Configurator Goes Live
Pick a color, any color, because that just about seems to be the answer the Toyota Supra designers must have given when asked: “What color will it be available with?” The automaker has just launched the color configurator for the highly anticipated sports car and, as it turns out, it’s got quite a few nice […]