Excitement is a hard thing to come by in the showroom of a Toyota dealership. In fact, due largely to the company’s market domination, the word “Camry” has taken on the connotation of “boring” in the minds of many auto enthusiasts. Safe, yes, but boring nonetheless. Back in 2007, Toyota debuted a concept car called the FT-HS, which was to be a two-door hybrid sports coupe that could make people excited about the brand again. The hybrid plans seem to be a ways off, but the new FT-86 Concept draws heavy styling cues from the FT-HS and will be hitting showrooms in 2011. Continue Reading
Over the past few days, there have been a lot of rumors flying across the Internet that Toyota will be resurrecting their Supra sports car in the guise of a hybrid performance vehicle. The company has been flirting with the idea of a hybrid sports car for a few years now, and they have shown off their FT-HS Concept Car a few times, offering a glimpse of what the next Supra could look like. So, in anticipation of an actual hybrid sports car hitting the market at non-boutique dealer prices, let’s look at the HT-FS concept. Continue Reading
The third generation of the Toyota Prius is officially launching today, and the latest iteration of the iconic hybrid is a study in refinement, not revolution. This is largely a good thing, as the previous versions of the Prius were very good at what they did. They provided a drive that used a minimal amount of fuel while providing reasonable comfort to the passengers. The newest version ups the fuel economy numbers, and at the same time provides a little extra power to what some have considered one of the least-sporty cars around. Continue Reading