It's not often the terms "Toyota" and "sexy" are thrown around together.
The company that's known for making such cars as the Camry and Corolla is usually associated with words like "sensible" and "reliable," but if the FT-1 concept reveals Toyota's future, then we might soon be seeing a racier side of the automaker.
Toyota unveiled the FT-1 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Monday. Though the car company hasn't yet said what will power the sleek sports car, they did say it is front-engined and has rear wheel drive, and its proportions certainly reflect that.
Like a supermodel with a Ph.D, the FT-1 concept offers more than just divine looks. Here are five of our favorite features.
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Retractable Rear Wings Are, And Will Always Be, Cool
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Retractable rear wings may be a dime-a-dozen these days -- even the Audi A7 has one -- but as long as supercars like the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder continue to employ this technology, retractable rear wings will continue to remain cool.
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It's Not A Scion!
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Yep, that's a Toyota badge. No beef to Scion, but Toyota has a history of making sports cars that its Scion brand simply lacks. From the legendary 2000GT to the frisky MR2, we hope that if the FT-1 does make it to production Toyota doesn't pull an FR-S on us and throw Scion badges on the North American market model while the rest of the world gets shiny Toyota badges.
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We Can Drive It Tomorrow
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So maybe we can't really drive it, but we can virtually drive it. Toyota has teamed up with Gran Turismo 6 to make the car available for gameplay on Tuesday January 14.
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There's A Window On Its Hood
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Sure, Chevy already did this on the ZR1 Corvette, but the window on the FT-1's hood is bigger and thus by default cooler. This is America and bigger is always better. We're not sure exactly what type of engine we're looking at because, as Autoblog Green notes, all the FT-1 concept car has for momentum is "a small battery and motor to move it around on stage."
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That Steering Wheel
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Toyota merely refers to the steering wheel as "F1 inspired." Frankly, any steering wheel that displays information on its rim and has an integrated starter button gets our hearts aflutter.
See more of the cars being revealed at the Detroit auto show below.
Detroit Auto Show 2014
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The Cadillac Elmiraj concept is shown during media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Subaru WRX STI is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The Acura TLX prototype is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The 2015 ATS coupe debuts during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The new Cadillac logo is shown on the 2015 ATS coupe during its debut at media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The 2015 ATS coupe debuts during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, left, behind the wheel of a Cadillac ELR, shares a laugh with Timothy Lee, Executive VP Global Management Company (GMC) during a walk through of the auto show on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 in Detroit. Snyder says the state manufactured more than 2 million cars last year, a nation-leading number that's more than double the industry's dark days of 2009 and the highest level since 2005. (AP Photo/Detroit News, Daniel Mears) (credit:AP)
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The new Lexus RC F Coupe is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The new Lexus RC F Coupe is unveiled at the at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Jeff Bracken reveals the new Lexus RC F Coupe at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Tom Doll, president and COO of Subaru of America stands next to the new WRX STI at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge is unveiled during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Journalists view the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge is shown during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Kia GT4 Stinger concept debuts during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Natalie La Rose sings during as the Mini John Cooper Works concept is unveiled during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The new Continental GT V8 S on display, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The new Continental GT V8 S on display, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The Nissan Sport Sedan concept is unveiled, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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Nissan Sr. Vice Pres. and Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura speaks about the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The Nissan Sport Sedan concept is unveiled, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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A Ford Mustang is seen in the automaker's display area at the North American International Auto Show is seen in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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American Honda Motor Co., Executive Vice President John Mendel unveils the 2015 Honda Fit at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The Volvo XC Coupe concept is shown during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Alain Visser, Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales and Customer Services speaks about the Volvo XC Coupe concept during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Journalists look over the Hyundai Genesis at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The Hyundai Genesis is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The Toyota FT-1 concept is unveiled during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Toyota FT-1 concept is unveiled during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Toyota FT-1 concept is unveiled during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG compact SUV is displayed, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The passenger front wheel of the new Mercedes GLA 45 AMG compact SUV, is displayed Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept car is unveiled, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept car is unveiled featuring ski mounts on the roof of the hatch, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The Volkswagen e-Golf fully electric vehicle, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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Michael Horn, incoming President and CEO of Volkswagen of America, speaks about the new Golf R hatchback, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The Audi all road shooting brake is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Media gather around the Audi all road shooting brake after its unveiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuts at media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Dan Amman, President, General Motors speaks about the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, left and Corvette C7-R during media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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A new Mercedes C-Class sedan is presented, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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Singer Kelly Rowland performs before the new Mercedes C-Class is presented, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The Mercedes S-Class Coupé concept car is unveiled, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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Incoming General Motors CEO Mary Barra is surrounded by media at the debut of the 2015 GMC Canyon during media previews for the North American International Auto Show, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan is unveiled, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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The BMW M4 coupe is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Herbert Diess, research and development head at BMW introduces the automaker's new lineup at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The BMW M235i is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing unveils the automaker's new lineup at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Matthias Muller, President and CEO, Porsche AG poses in the Porsche 911 Targa during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Porsche 911 Targa debuts during media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been named North American Car of the Year while the Chevrolet Silverado has been named North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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A Volkswagen Jetta GLI is shown at media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Chevrolet Silverado has been named North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show, while the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been named North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Audi exhibit is shown at media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Journalists walk past the Mercedes-Benz during media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Chevrolet vehicles are shown at media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Infinity Q50 is shown at media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Journalists surround the new F-150 with a body built almost entirely out of aluminum at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Chrysler President and CEO Al Gardner introduces the 2015 Chrysler 200 sedans, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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Journalists surround the new F-150 with a body built almost entirely out of aluminum at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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A BMW M4 Coupe is cleaned during media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Incoming General Motors CEO Mary Barra introduces the 2015 GMC Canyon during the media previews for the North American International Auto Show, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Mercedes Benz unveils the new C-Class car during a preview night for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Incoming General Motors head of global product development Mark Reuss talks about the 2015 GMC Canyon at media previews for the North American International Auto Show, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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General Motors executive chief engineer Jeffrey Luke holds up the North American Truck of the Year award after the Chevrolet Silverado won at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray chief engineer Tadge Juechter holds up the North American Car of the Year award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray chief engineer Tadge Juechter holds up the North American Car of the Year award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Dr. Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the board of management Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars sits in the automaker's new C-Class car during a preview night for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is unveiled at media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Mark Reuss, incoming General Motors head of global product development, introduces the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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The Chevrolet Corvette C7-R debuts at media previews during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Daimler AG Chairman and head of Mercedes-Benz Dieter Zetsche steps out of the S-Class Coupé concept, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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Alan Mulally, president and CEO of the Ford Motor Co., left, executive chairman Bill Ford, center, and COO Mark Fields stand next to the new Ford F-150 truck at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Chrysler Chairman Sergio Marchionne, left, uses his iPhone, sitting with Chrysler Sr. Vice Pres. for Communications Gualberto Ranieri, right, before Chrysler's press conference, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)
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Chrysler Chairman Sergio Marchionne sits for Chrysler's press conference, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (credit:AP)