Concepts

3D designer Artur Szymczak took a model of the Lexus 2054 featured in the movie Minority Report and built some spectacularly beautiful concept ads:

Amazing to think that Minority Report is now eight years old and the 2054 still looks like it’s forty-four years in the future.

(Be sure to check out the rest of Artur’s ads, which also includes a short video.)

[Source: Artur Szymczak's Portfolio via Bit Rebels]

At the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year, Lexus showcased the IS F Club Circuit Club Sports Concept (or CCS Concept for short), an IS F done up in all sorts of carbon fiber, including some very nice detail work on the rear wing:

As mentioned last month, Lexus has hinted that the carbon fiber production techniques learned in the creation of the LFA would filter down the line-up—could this CCS concept be a sign of things to come?

Following its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show last year, Lexus has brought one of its only two HB (Hybrid Bicycle) concept models in existence to the UK, highlighting the brand’s title sponsorship of the Great British Bike Ride charity event.

Additional HB concept specifications have also been released, including a 240 watt electric motor, 25.9 volt Li-ion battery, 8-speed Shimano internal gear system (same number of gears as the LS flagship), and carbon-fiber construction (same material as used on Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP-winning motorcycle). The HB concept was reportedly created as a study project by the designers at the Lexus Development Center in Japan. The charity ride will be held September 1-4 at Twickenham.

Update: Here’s the full photo gallery of the HB:

[Source: Autoblog]

Here’s something new—Lexus interviewed some of the journalists attending the Geneva Auto Show to get their opinion on the new CT 200h hatchback:

Best response: “The fact that it’s a hybrid will tick so many people’s boxes.”

The Lexus CT 200h brochure has been leaked by way of World Car Fans, let’s get straight to the images:

Some talking points:

• The CT is built on an all new platform with a double-wishbone rear and tuned McPherson strut front suspension
• The 1.8L VVT-i engine found in the Prius is confirmed as the engine component of the CT 200h’s powertrain. No mention is made of overall horsepower.
• There will be four distinct driving modes: EV, Eco, Normal & Sport. Switching to sport will change the instrument panel and center console spotlight to red. (Nice touch!)
• Overall dimensions:
  • Length: 4,320mm/170”
  • Width: 1,765mm/69.5”
  • Height: 1,430mm/56.3”
  • Wheelbase: 2,600mm/102.4”

I’m still pouring over these images, but I really like what I see so far. How the CT 200h translated the LF-Ch’s front-end was my major concern, and that was handled expertly, meshing elements of the IS with the Toyota Prius. And just look at this interior:

The Lexus CT 200h will officially debut on March 2nd at the Geneva Auto Show.

[Source: World Car Fans]

The Lexus CT 200h has arrived for its introduction at the Geneva Auto Show:

This image comes courtesy of Lexus Europe, who are updating their Flickr account every day with a new image from the Geneva Auto Show floor. As expected, the photos so far show the Lexus exhibit to be in various stages of construction, but it’s sure to get interesting the closer we get to the autoshow’s opening day next week.

The actual photo doesn’t show much, though there’s definitely some hints of the LF-Ch in the front bumper and hood-line—here it is zoomed up:

Looks like a more traditional grille under there as well.

[Source: Flickr]