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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
These 2 Chevrolet Vehicles Still Offer a Manual Transmission
Want to buy a new 2021 or 2022 vehicle with a manual transmission? Deciding won’t take long, because fewer and fewer models offer this option. The vast majority of cars, trucks, and SUVs these days come with either an automatic transmission or a CVT. The Advantages of Leasing: Learn why this is a great option […]
Ford, Argo AI Launching Self-Driving Lyft Cars by End of Year
Ford Motor Company and partner Argo AI announced on Wednesday a partnership with Lyft that will bring autonomous vehicles to the ride-sharing network by year’s end. The partnership is a major step toward commercializing self-driving cars for ride-hailing. Ford’s Focused on Safety: Rugged new Bronco Sport named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ “This collaboration marks […]
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 […]
2020 Toyota Supra to Make First Public Appearance in Chicago Alongside Pizza-Making Pickup Truck
The entire Toyota lineup will be on display at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show taking place from Feb. 9-18, including the new 2020 GR Supra that made its world debut in Detroit. The Supra was developed by the Toyota GAZOO Racing organization and inspired by the Calty-designed FT-1 Concept first presented in Detroit in 2014. […]
NYC Approves Temporary Ban on New Licenses of For-Hire Vehicles
The New York City Council has officially passed legislation to temporarily halt new licenses of for-hire vehicles. This makes NYC the first city to pass legislation capping the growth of ride-hailing services. Like with any legal decision, this one met with mixed reactions from NYC officials, local drivers, and ride share companies. New York City’s mayor expressed […]
Toyota Supra Will Replace Camry in 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series
For the first time since joining the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2007, Toyota will change racing car models. The iconic Supra sports car, which is believed to be making its production debut sometime in the first half of 2019, will replace the Camry and make its competitive debut at the Feb.16 season opener at Daytona […]
Self-Driving Ruling Bill Stalls After Uber, Tesla Crashes
Self-driving cars have been happily puttering along for some time until recently, reassuringly waving off the few collisions that occurred because, after all, they were usually at low speeds and often caused by people rear-ending the meticulously law-following (and therefore granny-driving) self-driving cars. Taking Care: These preventative car maintenance tasks could save you from future […]
