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(Jan 2014) Detroit, Michigan North American International Auto Show

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Kevin Hunter, president of Toyota’s Calty Design Research Center, with the design team, introduce the Toyota FT-1 sports car concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, January 13, 2014. FT-1 stands for “Future Toyota,” and the number “1” represents the ultimate. Hunter said the FT-1 is symbolic of a new chapter for Toyota Global Design. Photo: Joe Polimeni

Kevin Hunter, president of Toyota’s Calty Design Research Center, introduces the Toyota FT-1 sports car concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, January 13, 2014. FT-1 stands for “Future Toyota,” and the number “1” represents the ultimate. Hunter said the FT-1 is symbolic of a new chapter for Toyota Global Design. Photo: Joe Polimeni

Media surround the Toyota FT-1 sports car concept after it's revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, January 13, 2014. FT-1 stands for “Future Toyota,” and the number “1” represents the ultimate. This is a final rehearsal picture. Photo: Joe Polimeni

Alex Shen, Calty’s Studio Chief Designer, introduces Toyota’s FT-1 sports car concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, January 13, 2014. FT-1 stands for “Future Toyota,” and the number “1” represents the ultimate. Shen said the project started nearly two years ago. “The FT-1 is a dream-project for a designer and car enthusiast like myself.” Photo: Joe Polimeni

Toyota reveals the FT-1 sports car concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, January 13, 2014. FT-1 stands for “Future Toyota,” and the number “1” represents the ultimate. Photo: Joe Polimeni