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

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

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