Toyota concept vehicles (1990–1999) and two 6 inch LCD screens in the rear. The driver's screen showed a three-dimensional speedometer and collision-avoidance information. The passenger screens showed navigational and a TV monitor. The FLV (Future Luxury Vehicle) was a concept vehicle built by Toyota. It was first shown at the October 1995 Tokyo Motor Show as the Toyota FLV and then at the January 1996 North American International Auto Show as the Lexus FLV. The exterior design was by Toyota USA's Calty Design Research. The FLV was designed to be luxurious and also practical for an active lifestyle by having a large cargo compartment
Luxury vehicle configurations with more cylinders), better handling, and a smoother ride. American manufacturers also largely followed the FR for their luxury brands (as well as their mass-market cars of the time). However, due to the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973 and the 1979 fuel crises, began eliminating their FR platforms in favor of the more economical front wheel drive transverse engine layout (FF). Chrysler went 100% FF by 1990 and GM's Cadillac and Buick brands for the US were entirely FF by 1997. One of the few notable holdouts was Ford's Lincoln Town Car and Lincoln LS. In the 21st century,