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David McCowen @davemccowen November 12, 2025 - 11:39AMMotoring Share via Email Share on Facebook Share on Whatsapp Listen to this article Copied URL to clipboard Deep dive: Future of car design with Lexus and Ian Cartabiano Lexus designer Ian Cartabiano leads reporters on a tour of the manufacturer's stand at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Toyota is working on technology that will help car lovers make the most of every drive. The brand showed off upcoming features at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo that promised to help drivers have fun in cars, avoid accidents and become better drivers. They might even use it to avoid fines for speeding and other forms of dangerous driving. Lexus unveiled a planned rival to the Porsche 911 in the Lexus Sport concept, a sleek two-door expected to be powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. MORE: Auto giant to ditch annoying tech Lexus LS Sport Concept. Picture: Supplied Lexus designer Ian Cartabiano says one of the more interesting features on the model is a high-speed drone integrated into its bodywork. In the same way that military reconnaissance forces might use a drone to scout ahead for potential trouble, the Lexus drone can identify potential hazards on the road ahead. “The idea on this car is that it would launch at speed and it could, in this car, follow you on a track day, recording your ultimate track day, and you could review it later at home with your buddies,” he said. “Or it could fly ahead of you and it could help you find the perfect apex line around the corner, it would feed that back to the head up display or to the computer control system in the interior. Lexus is experimenting with connected drones. “Could it look ahead for cops? I’m not saying anything about that.” Toyota executive Akihiro Sarada, president of the manufacturer’s software development centre, said an electronic warning system currently under development could help drivers understand when to be extra cautious, and when they can enjoy the performance of sports cars. “With connected technology, one thing we realised is this can avoid dangers,” he says. “Drivers want to have excitement in driving. The new tech could potentially look ahead for police. Picture: Alan Barber “By using connected data, thy are able to receive announcements that if it is this state, or under this condition, they are able to have more fun when driving - ‘right now it’s safe’, then several seconds later there is this kind of risk that might come to you. MORE: Toyota stuns with Rolls-Royce rival 2025 Lexus LS Sports Concept car. Picture: Supplied “By receiving that warning beforehand they are able to confidently drive with fun.” Sarada says the system could warn of the potential presence of pedestrians. Toyota, which makes some of the most engaging sports cars on sale, is wrestling with increasingly strict driver monitoring systems and safety features that may not be welcomed by enthusiasts. Copied URL to clipboard New Toyota Corolla shocks in Tokyo The humble Toyota Corolla is not so humble anymore, turning heads with a... Acknowledging that warning systems can be “a nuisance for drivers”, Sarada says Toyota “will enable AI to sense what is not a nuisance and what is a nuisance”, and work to make sure customers can “decide the way they drive their cars”. The brand is also working on ways to help coach drivers to be better on track, and experience the true performance potential of cars like the Toyota Supra or GR86. “One thing that we are technically trying is to have the autonomous driving behave like a professional race driver, and let the car drive on its own on a race circuit,” Sarada says. MORE: Toyota fires back at Tokyo motor show Lexus Concept cars for the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Picture: Supplied More Coverage ‘Retro’ ute to take over Australia David McCowen Mega change to Aus roads began at midnight Danielle Collis “You could be in the passenger seat and enjoy that professional circuit racing as if you are driving with a professional.” Several high-performance brands working on features such as augmented reality to help drivers experience thrills. Several cars have drift modes that help drivers enjoy sideways thrills, and Ferrari’s latest tech can even add a touch of torque to the steering wheel to help customers understand when to catch a slide before their car spins out of control. Join the conversation (7 Comments) Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Join the conversation, you are commenting as More related stories Motoring News ‘Recipe for tragedy’: Aus expert’s Tesla fear An Aussie motoring expert has delivered a grim assessment of Tesla’s newest and much-hyped piece of car technology. On the Road Massive changes to Aus’ favourite ute Australia’s favourite car is undergoing some huge changes that drivers have waited almost a decade for. Motoring News China’s ‘perverse dumping’ in Aus ‘ignored’ The Aussie government is being accused of ignoring potential national security and environment risks posed by China’s ‘perverse dumping’ Down Under. 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