Lexus: All models in the Japanese maker’s lineup remained pretty much the same – although they FINALLY added Apple Carplay to their 2020 line up (what took so long, I have no clue). The shining star in the booth was the LC500 convertible. I’ve pined for the hard top version since it’s inception and the convertible is no less sexy. The LC500 is what the Supra SHOULD have been. To hell with the price. Nearly 500 horsepower from a V8 is what it SHOULD have been. Not the poor excuse of a Z4 skinned like a MkV. Lame.
The Gorgeous Lexus LC500 Convertible 
Lexus LF-30 Concept 
Gull Wing Doors Don’t Save This Ugly Lexus Concept
At BMW: Two cherries and… um… something to fill yet another imaginary gap in the line up was present. The M2 CS – the “real” M3, in my opinion – accompanied by the new M8. The styling of the latter doesn’t quite feel right. The M6 Gran Coupe is a sexy beast and the M8 4-door variant should have elicited the same emotional response. It didn’t… but the performance figures look healthy regardless. As for the 235i M – or is it the M 235i? It’s like what Merc is doing with the A series. These Germans keeps making cars for the downmarket. That’s not what German luxury performance is known for. Shareholder value, I suppose.
The REAL M3 
There’s Some Serious Damage to be Done 
M8… The Styling Leaves a Bit to Be Desired 
Hmmmm 
The 235i with M Package – 4 door 1 Series
Across the South Hall at Audi: The RS Q8 and the RS6 Avant were on display. Both are beefed up beasts compared to their non-RS versions but these weren’t the cars that excited me. Rather, I’m looking at the Audi S8 with with 563 ponies that’s tickling my pickle.
Audi RS Q8: Cayenne Turbo Competitor? 
RS6 Avant – Yes, Please
Not much to see at Lincoln, save for the suicide doors on the Continental. Wow.
Lincoln Continental 
Them Suicide Doors
The manufacturer formerly known as Fisker returned as Karma. Nothing new in the way of a production vehicle, but they put out two stunning concept vehicles, the SC1 and SC2. The latter was far more stunning – and more practical – than the former roofless vision of the future. But what does practicality have anything to do with concept cars, right?
Karma SC2 Concept 
Sex on Wheels 
Gorgeous Rear End 
Sumptuous Interior 
Another Look at the Interior 
Karma SC1 Concept 
Not as Sexy as the SC2, TBH 
Hmmm… 
Space Age interior