There are plenty of different ways to get around, but the April 2017 autos trends show that the method of transportation with the biggest influence remains that classic mode, the car. In the grand scheme of things, cars are a relatively new technology, with little more than 100 years in existence. Nonetheless, that's been more than enough time for cars to dominate the cultural landscape of transportation, influencing styles and technology in many different vehicles.
On the sea, the April 2017 autos trends offer several examples of boats based on car designs. The most explicit of these is the Bugatti Niniette 66 Yacht, which is a luxury speedboat that shares kinship with the Bugatti Chiron, one of the fastest supercars in the world.
Taking off into the air, the Bell FCX-001 helicopter has a distinctly automobile-esque shape.
Top 55 Auto Trends in April
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Luxurious Boomer-Centric Caravans
Elite Caravans are Geared Toward Wealthy Baby Boomers
53
Vehicle Security Trackers
The 'Mankiw' Car GPS Tracker Offers Real-Time Tracking for Drivers
52
Opulent Supercar Speedboats
The Bugatti Niniette 66 Yacht is Inspired by the 1,500-hp Chiron
51
Power Tool-Powered Vehicles
The 'TOXIC' Racer Vehicle is 3D-Printed and Powered by a Drill
50
Italian Car Brand Sneakers
The Mizuno x Lamborghini Wave Tenjin 2 Sneaker Shoes Have Hollow Soles
49
Conceptual Sustainable Helicopters
The Bell FCX-001 Helicopter Aircraft Features AR Controls
48
Gyroscopic Electric Unicycles
The KTM Unicycle Stays Balanced for Compact Urban Transportation
47
Autonomous Transportation Pods
Volkswagen's Sedric Car Pod Concept Looks to the Future of Driving
46
Redefined Futuristic Sports Cars
The Nissan Anion is an Electric Two-Seat Car with Power
45
Convertible German Crossovers
The Volkswagen T-Roc Will Be Put into Production and Sold Stateside
44
Legendary Rocker Luxury Cars
The Rolls-Royce Inspired by Music Collection Honors British Musicians
43
Affordable Fully Electric Vehicles
Volvo Cars Announced an EV with a 250 Mile Range for 2019
42
Aerodynamic Shipping Vehicles
The 'KAMAZ Vision' Semi-Trailer Truck Focuses on Efficiency
41
Car Brand Bicycle Designs
The PG x Bugatti Bicycle is Complementary to the Chiron
40
Gas-Free Standup Watercraft
The Free Form Factory Gratis X1 Personal Watercraft is Emissions-Free
39
Energy-Generating Vehicles
The 'Changan' Ultra-Efficient Vehicle Harnesses Power from Many Sources
38
Vehicular Emergency Multitools
The INGEAR 'AutoXscape' 3-in-1 Escape Tool is a Vehicle Must-Have
37
Semiautonomous CUVs
The 2017 Volvo XC60 Features Similar Engine Power to the XC90
36
Self-Analyzing Car Tires
The Pirelli Connesso Tires Keep Track of Pressure, Balance and More
35
Revived Superbike Sneakers
The Air Jordan IV Motorsports Pays Tribute to MJ's Racing Team
34
3D-Printed Electric Motorcycles
The Italian Volt Personal Motorcycles are Efficient and Stylish
33
Opulent Electric Convertibles
The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Features an Electric Powertrain
32
Elegant Five-Seater Sedans
The Volkswagen Arteon Comes as the Brand's Latest Four-Door Flagship
31
Conceptual Consumer Race Cars
The Audi Formula Track 2036 Imagines Race Car Driving as a Hobby
30
Futuristic Supercar Successors
The McLaren BP23 is the Eagerly Long-Awaited Follow-up to the F1
29
Tall Self-Driving Vehicles
The 'Nomic' Autonomous Transportation Vehicle Has an Extended Height
28
Competitively Priced Electric Cars
The Lucid Motors Air Will Cost Less Than a Tesla Model S
27
Seductive Concept Sports Cars
The Mazda Shinshi is Designed from the Driver Seat Outward
26
Creativity-Focused Car Showrooms
The myAudi Sphere Showroom Celebrates the Brand's Design Process
25
Powerful Vehicular Air Purifiers
The Xiaomi Car Air Cleaner Optimizes the Air Inside the Cabin
24
Solar Roof Hybrid Vehicles
Panasonic Developed a Solar Car Roof for the Toyota Prius
23
Emergency Drone-Accompanied Cars
The Land Rover Discovery Project Hero is for Search and Rescue
22
Subtle Sports Car Luggage
The Arlo Skye Audi Carry-on Pays a Quiet Tribute to German Engineering
21
Sleek Electric Autonomous Cars
The Skoda 'Vision E' Concept Electric Car is a Futuristic Design
20
Upcycled Car Coasters
These Arrive Alive Bar Coasters are Made from Wrecked Cars
19
Pet-Friendly Vehicles
The Nissan X-Trail 4Dogs is a Concept Car for Dog Owners
18
Smartphone-Connected Garage Openers
The Ernest App is a Unified System for Car Security
17
Custom Horse Hair Cars
The Vilner Design Mustang GT Features Real Mustang Leather and Hair
16
Three-Wheel Mobility Systems
The Mercane TRANSBOARD v2 is an Eco-Friendly Electric “Kickscooter”
15
Team Jersey Air Fresheners
KIA Motors' Automotive Air Fresheners Boast NBA-Themed Scents
14
Real-Life Toy Pickups
The Toyota Hilux Tonka Truck Celebrates the Brand's Australian Sales Success
13
Self-Service Car Repair Stands
The Ford Smart Service Kiosk Automates Trips to the Mechanic
12
Celebratory Supercar Chronographs
The Techframe Ferrari 70 Years is Limited to 210 Pieces
11
Automotive Rewards Apps
Speedpass+ Helps Motorists Pay for Fuel and Car Washes
10
Music-Friendly Navigation Apps
The Spotify and Waze Partnership Makes Digital Directions Safer
9
Self-Service Car Showrooms
Imperial Cars Introduced the First-Ever Automotive Self-Checkout
8
Virtual Stunt Driving Spots
This Castrol Augmented Reality Ad Promotes the Next 'Fast & Furious'
7
Augmented Dealership Cars
The Jeep Compass Visualiser Shows AR Cars in Dealerships
6
App-Connected Shuttle Services
Lyft Shuttle is a Rideshare Service with Fixed Routes and Buses
5
Olympic-Inspired Auto Ads
The Subaru Bobsled Commercial Touts the Capabilities of the WRX STI
4
Armored Fire Truck Alternatives
The Lenco FireCat Can Stop Bullets and Budding Blazes
3
History-Making Performance Cars
The Tamo Racemo Concept Is India's First-Ever Sports Car
2
Dispensary-Sponsored Drifters
Shango Premium Cannabis Will Sponsor Danny George's PRO2 Drift Car
1
Large-Scale Automotive Printers
Ford is Testing a Large-Scale 3D Printing System for Parts
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Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Luxury Off-Road SUV Models
The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Has a Longer, Wider Body
Revived Retro Concept Cars
The Honda HP-X Concept Shows Off a Nostalgic Wedge-Shaped Form
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Revived All-Electric SUV Models
The Scout Traveler SUV is Back After a 44 Year Hiatus
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
80s-Inspired Surfer Vehicles
The Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf Concept Will Debut at the 2024 SEMA Show
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
App-Connected Campervans
This New Campervan Blends Vintage Aesthetics With Modern Tech
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Luxury Auto-Branded Footwear Collections
Automobili Lamborghini and Tod's Release New Designs
Fashion Designer City Cars
The Fiat 500e x Giorgio Armani is the Ultimate in Italian Luxury
Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Théo Cauchy Designs the Buell XBE to Pay Homage
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs
The Audi Q4 55 e-tron Has 335-Horsepower and More
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
The DeLorean Cyberpunk Concept by Loïc Chauvin is 80s-Inspired
Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces
Bugatti Presents a Look at the Tourbillion Hyperwatch
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Collaboration Automotive Footwear
The Adidas X Crazyfast Bugatti is Speed and Precision-Focused
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Child-Centric Concept Cars
This Compact Luxury SUV Caters to the Needs Of Families With Kids
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles
The Toyota Aygo X UNDERCOVER is Limited to 5,000 Examples
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts
The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Features In-Wheel Motors
Luxurious Electric Motorboats
Maserati Introduces the New Tridente Electric Powerboat
Electric Five-Door Cars
This Vehicle is a Reimagined Version Of the 'Renault 5' Sports Car
Dragon-Honoring Luxurious Cars
Rolls-Royce Celebrates Lunar New Year with Phantom Extended Cars
Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts
The Acura Performance EV Concept Shows Off an Ultra-Modern Form
70s-Style Race Cars
The Hyundai N Vision 74 is Expected to Jump from Concept to Real Life
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
Autonomous Showroom Concepts
JIDU's Dealership Experience Lets Buyers Watch Their Car Pilot Itself
Trailblazing American Hypertrucks
The 'SV Rover' Churns Out In Excess Of 1,000 Horsepower
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Bat-Inspired Luxury Hypercar Events
Automobili Pininfarina Taps Bruce Wayne for Inspiration
Exoskeleton-Free Hypercar Designs
The Bugatti Bolide Achieves Over 310mph on the Track
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Electrified Classic Saloon Cars
Audi Has Outfitted a Vintage 'NSU Prinz 4' With An Electric Motor
All-Electric SUV Concepts
The Toyota LAND CRUISER Se Concept is at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars
Jeff Koons Designs a Dynamic BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe
Rattan Detailed Custom Cars
The Fiat 500 Spiaggina is a Fully Electric Retro Vehicle
Automotive Brand Decor Collections
The Bugatti Home Collection Was Unveiled for Milan Design Week
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
Porsche and Daniel Arsham to Reveal The NEBULA 928 Model at SXSW
Electric Car Chassis Platforms
The 'Super Board' Reduces the Development Time Of Electric Vehicles
Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles
The AZULIK Mobility Electric Vehicle is Nature-Inspired
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
Electric Mini Camper Vans
Vanderer Presents a Look at the New Citroën 2CV Electric Design
Hyper-Fast Electric Race Cars
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Has a Triple-Motor Powertrain
Inaugural Fully Electric Cars
Maserati Debuted the Folgore Model During Milan Design Week
Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts
Fiat's New City Car Concept is Dubbed the Mega-Panda
Convenience-Focused Vehicle Designs
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 Emphasizes Customization and Convenience
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles
Ferrari Introduces its New 2025 12Cilindri Nodding to the 70s
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Automobile-Focused Home Designs
Ralph Lauren Home Unveils Modern Driver Collection
Customizable Luxurious Superboats
Mayla Yacht Prepares to Fully Introduce a GT Superboat
Versatile Commercial Van Options
The New Volkswagen Transporter Comes in Several Drive Systems
All-Electric Luxury Cars
Lamborghini Unveils the Lanzador Concept, Its Inaugural All-Electric Auto
Sportscar-Inspired Electric Boats
Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard Join to Design the Fantom Air
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Tech-Rich Compact Cars
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Comes in Three Models
Electric Luxe Concept Vehicles
Porsche Unveils a Look at the New Mission X Concept Hypercar
Artfully DIY-Wrapped Minibuses
Volkswagen Presents the All-Electric ID.Buzz Microbus
Special Edition Off-Road SUVs
These Jeep Concepts Were Unveiled for the 2024 Easter Jeep Safari
70s-Style Four-Door EVs
The New Ford Capri is Built on the Volkswagen MEB Platform
Iconic Car-Inspired Electronic Bikes
Ford and N Plus Join Forces on Bronco-Inspired Off-Road Bikes
Self-Driving Electric Cars
Rimac Introduces its First Autonomous Electric Car Brand, Verne
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Bright Miniature Electric Vehicles
Fiat Unveils its new Topolino EV Inspired by its Citroen Ami
Style-Conscious Off-Road SUVs
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is Built on the TNGA-F Global Truck Platform
High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars
The 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon Has 1,775-Horsepower
Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the Brand's First EV Yet
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
All-Electric Sleek Fastback Sedans
Volkswagen Presents the ID.7, an Electric Update
Athletically Sleek SUV Models
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Comes in Several Power Options
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
All-Electric Personal Watercraft
This Eminently Sleek Watercraft Will Offer High-Speed Propulsion
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
Electric Sports Car Concepts
Lotus is Designing its 'Theory 1' EV with Three-Seat Design
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules
Pininfarina Unveils a New Batman-Inspired Hypercar Collection
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles
The Lightweight 'Carice TC2' Prioritizes Nostalgic Aesthetics
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Landscape-Inspired Off-Road SUVs
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition is Stylishly Rugged
Retro Car Design Houses
Rezvani will Debut its Retro Brand with the 'RR1' Coupe
Rugged Off-Road Concept Vehicles
Emmanuel Klissarov Designs the Deep Dune Concept Car
Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts
The Lexus LX 600 Premium AAP Build Has a Striking Wrap
Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars
The Volkswagen ID.X Performance Maximizes Electric Capabilities
One-Of-A-Kind Custom-Made Vehicles
Automobili Pininfarina Emphasizes Timeless Design with New Auto
Self-Driving Cab App Expansions
The Robotaxi Cruise Service Will Launch on Uber Platforms
Bespoke Auto Commissions
Automobili Pininfarina Introduces the Battista Cinquantacinque
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Sketched Luxurious Sportscars
Bugatti Presents the Golden Era Version of the Chiron Super Sport
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Retro-Inspired Free Wheeling Cars
Ford Presents the 2024 Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Vehicle
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
Redefined Limited Custom Automobiles
Totem Automobili's GTAmodificata Honors the Alfa Romeo
Classic Modernized Sleek Automobiles
Renault and Ora ïto Create the R17 Restomod Automobile
All-Electric Sports Cars
Porsche's Vision 357 Speedster is an Ultra-Luxurious Model
Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles
Porsche Announces the Updated 2025 Taycan Sports Sedan
Inaugural EV-Prototype Race Cars
The ABB NASCAR EV Prototype Was Unveiled at Chicago Street Race
Transparent Modern Auto Updates
The Renault Twingo Gets Another New Design Iteration
Revived Classic Vintage Cars
Bentley Reintroduces a Car from 1930s Reflecting Original Drawings
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Immersive Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicles
Lotus Presents the Emeya Car with a Full Electric Build
Stylish Concept Electric Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has a Sleek Visual
Electric Super Sport Vehicles
Lamborghini's Upcoming 2024 Urus Features an Electric Drivetrain
Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
Nissan Presents a Look at the Hyper Adventure Digital Concept
Free Gas Giveaways
Autotrader is Giving Free Gas for One Year to 11 Lucky Winners
Automatic Transmission Cars
Volkswagen Golf GTI's Farewell to Manual Transmissions Marks a New Era
Hydrogen-Electric Racecars
The ACO and H24Project Unveiled 'MissionH24,' an Eco-Friendly Supercar
Ultra-Fast Production Electric Cars
The New Polestar 4 EV is Expected to Debut in Shanghai
Flagship Electric Stealthy Trucks
Ford's F-150 Lightning Platinum has a Sleek Tonal Look
Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles
Sunset Tower Now Allows Guests to Cruise in Rented Automobiles