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Toyota developed its FT-1 Concept for the sixth instalment in the Gran Turismo video game franchise, and rendered it real for audiences at the 2014 Detroit auto show. The FT-1 – “Future Toyota 1” – follows in the broad tire tracks of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept car revealed at the 2013 Los Angeles auto show in November. Acura also released a virtual demonstration of its coming NSX for Gran Turismo 6, prior to an ever-extending striptease leading up to the car’s on-sale date. A driver-oriented cockpit recalls the designs of recent Ferraris, replete with Ferrari Manettino-style steering wheel controls, and a digital dashboard display. In a debt of gratitude to gamers, the FT-1 will be available for download within Gran Turismo 6 starting 14 January.

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With just 375 examples of the brand new McLaren P1 pinned for production, you can be almost assured that no owners will head to aftermarket tuners to have their P1s ‘upgraded’. Nevertheless, the team at German Special Customs (GSC) has decided to envisage how it would customise a McLaren P1 if ever given the chance. Dubbed the McLaren P1 Night Glow by German Special Customs, the car has clearly been rendered widely and featuring a host of exterior changes. Additionally, GSC would love to further enhance the 900 hp+ hybrid engine of the McLaren P1. From a visual standpoint, the McLaren P1 Night Glow by German Special Customs has been rendered with a massive carbon fiber front splitter with bright orange pinstripping matching the florescent orange paint scheme of the entire car. Additionally, new carbon fiber canards have been installed as have new LED daytime running lights, a new hood with exposed carbon fiber and a small carbon fiber roof scoop.

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It appears as if the on-again, off-again rumors regarding a potential new Mazda RX-7 have been settled. According to a new report from Autocar, Mazda will bring back its legendary rotary-powered two-seater in 2016. Supposedly, it’ll be powered by an all-new 250 horsepower rotary and will be based on a version of the same platform that’ll underpin the upcoming new MX-5, itself due to arrive in 2015.

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After dropping some shady low-lit teasers, Nissan finally showed off its new car today, giving a glimpse into the styling direction the company will take in upcoming vehicles. They call it energetic and emotional, which basically just means it has a lot of flowing lines and archy creases. And it works well. The car looks great and you can see a bit of the shape from the Infiniti, Nissan’s luxury big bro, Q50 in there. Some of the cars more distinct features are the “V-Motion” grille, the boomerang headlights, and the floating roof, all of which you’ll be seeing in the next generation of Nissan’s cars. Expect this exact car to take the form of the next Maxima.

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There’s little debate that the current generation Genesis had Mercedes in mind, so much so that without a badge, you may briefly think you were looking at an E-Class. But for 2015, a brand new platform has a much more ambitious car in the styling studio during development: the Aston Martin Rapide. While details are still emerging, Hyundai tells us that an all-new platform sits within an almost identical 196.5-inch overall length, with three additional inches of wheelbase. Engines are a revised carryover direct injection 3.8-liter V6 with 311 hp (down 22 from 2014) and 293 lb-ft of torque(up 2) and the 5.0 V8 with 420 hp (down 9) and 383 lb-ft (up 7). Presumably, the drop in horsepower reflects retuning for smoothness, fuel economy, and tractability. The eight-speed automatic carries over, as well, and we have a list of features and options seven pages long, so it’ll be loaded with content, including a “Glasswear” Google Glass app for their Blue Link in-car OS. The extra wheelbase almost entirely goes into a long deck look to emphasize the rear-wheel drive layout, with shorter overhangs.

Source: Road & Track