It’s exciting to imagine the options the cars of the future will have. We’ve covered a number of futuristic breakthroughs in automotive technology, and the most promising of the bunch are featured below.
Honda has already created a color-coded speedometer that glows green when drivers accelerate and brake smoothly; when they drive too aggressively, the speedometer glows a deep blue. Rearview mirrors and steering wheels will also make the most of their utility with integrated GPS and games. Self-steering technology--like that used in the buses in Berkeley, California--will continue to improve. And even sports cars will ramp up their all-weather capability for year-round use.
Today, these options are considered futuristic, but one day they'll undoubtedly be standard. Check out some of the other futuristic automotive options below.
15 Futuristic Car Options
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Intelligent Wheels in Gas-Free Cars
Michelin ‘Active Wheel' and Venturi Volage
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All-Weather Racecars
The Street-Legal KTM X-Bow Takes on Snow Like a Champ (UPDATE)
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Car Mirrors With Games
Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System
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Self-Steering Buses
UC Berkeley Magnetic Transit
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Rearview Mirror With Embedded GPS
Mirror Pilot
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Suspended Car Parking Lots
The LIFT
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Parking Lot Car Locators
Holographic Fireworks to Find Your Ride
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Voice Controlled iPod, Phone and Media
The Pioneer AVIC-F500BT GPS Navigator (CES 2008)
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GPS Driven BMW
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GPS Integrated Rear-View Mirrors II
DSUS DS-400GB
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Hidden Garages
Lamborghini Luxury Parking Spots
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Automatic Car Secretaries
DriveAssist Intercepts Texts and Calls While Driving
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Color-Coded Speedometers
Honda's New Eco Cars
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GPS Steering Wheels
Takata CSW
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Screenless GPS
The Kapsys Kapten Audible GPS With Voice Recognition
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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
Automotive AI Smart Glasses
The Ferrari x Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Feature Meta AI with Vision
Plushly Appointed Passenger SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Century SUV Offers an Ultra-Luxurious Experience
Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts
The Mercedes Dresscode Concept by Jeongtae Lee is Adaptable
Minimalist Aggressive Electric SUVs
This Polestar 8 Concept by Salvatore Ville is Curvaceous
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Streamlined Digital EV Concepts
The INFINITI Vision Qe Concept Has a Sleek, Futuristic Form
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
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
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
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
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Electric Five-Door Cars
This Vehicle is a Reimagined Version Of the 'Renault 5' Sports Car
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts
The Acura Performance EV Concept Shows Off an Ultra-Modern Form
Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features
VERSES AI and Volvo Cars Aim to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
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
Luxury Off-Road Electric SUVs
The Range Rover Electric Prototype Has a New Traction Control System
High-Performance Sports Car Models
The 2024 Ford Mustang GTD is Limited-Edition and Ultra-Sporty
Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars
The 'Model 01' Adopts a Classy, Minimalist Aesthetic
Style-Conscious PHEVs
The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is Sleek, Speedy and Spacious
Luxury Off-Road SUV Models
The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Has a Longer, Wider Body
Autonomous Showroom Concepts
JIDU's Dealership Experience Lets Buyers Watch Their Car Pilot Itself
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems
Gauzy Will Reveal Its AI-Driven Driver Assistance System
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Family-Friendly Hypercar Concepts
The Porsche Mission S Concept by Zhe Huang is Spacious
Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series
The Saloon and Space-Hub Join Honda's Sustainable 0 Series
Aftermarket Automotive Navigation Displays
The Garmin Drive 53 GPS Navigator is Feature-Rich
Dynamic Precision Sports Cars
The BMW Concept Skytop is Elegant, Muscular and Sporty
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
Porsche and Daniel Arsham to Reveal The NEBULA 928 Model at SXSW
Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans
The 2025 Audi A6 e-tron Comes in Several Motor Options
Panoramic Automotive Cockpits
This Cockpit Offers Stunning Customization & Display Capabilities
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Next-Generation BEV Collections
Toyota Announced its Upcoming 'Electrificiation' of Lexus
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
Refined Legacy Sedans
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 Has 5G Connectivity, AKG Audio and More
AI-Powered Steering Systems
Arrow Electronics & NVIDIA Have Produced a Groundbreaking Design
Enhanced Hybrid SUVs
Volvo Fully Redesigned its XC90 for 2026 with All-new Features
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Inaugural Fully Electric Cars
Maserati Debuted the Folgore Model During Milan Design Week
Stylish High-End Midsize SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is an All-New Option
Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars
The 'EV Sport 01' Offers Powerful Performance In a Sleek Package
Convenience-Focused Vehicle Designs
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 Emphasizes Customization and Convenience
Luxe Electric Family Vehicles
Cadillac's VISTIQ SUV Pairs Three-Row Comfort with EV Performance
Lighting-Wrapped Concept Coupes
The 'Genesis GV80' Features An Unapologetically Sporty Aesthetic
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Expansive Infotainment Display Sedans
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Keeps Passengers Connected
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
Long-Range All-Electric SUVs
Honda Presents a Look at the New Electric 2024 Prologue
Tech Brand Vehicle Features
Sony and Honda's Collaborative 'Afeela' Car Boasts Entertainment Tech
Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars
The Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept is Imagined for Le Mans 24 Hours
All-Electric Luxury Cars
Lamborghini Unveils the Lanzador Concept, Its Inaugural All-Electric Auto
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars
Mini Set to Release the Eco-Friendly 2025 Mini Countryman SUV
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
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Luxury Italian Supercars
Pagani's Latest Supercar is the 'Utopia' Roadster with 852 Horsepower
Night Vision Driving Systems
The Auto AI Night Vision System InfiRay NV2 is Debuting at CES 2024
Rear Window-Reduced Electric SUVs
The Polestar 4 Removes the Back Window Feature
Fashion Designer-Visionary Cars
Moncler and Mercedes-Benz Present the G-Class Past II Future
Virtual Metaverse Supercars
Cupra Unveils the DarkRebel All-Electric Virtual Vehicle
Android-Powered Infotainment Systems
The 2025 Ford Explorer Boasts Advanced Tech in the Cabin
EV Automobile Re-Brandings
Honda Unveils a New Striped-Down Logo for the Future Cars
70s-Style Four-Door EVs
The New Ford Capri is Built on the Volkswagen MEB Platform
Self-Driving Electric Cars
Rimac Introduces its First Autonomous Electric Car Brand, Verne
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
Everyday Off-Road Performance SUVs
The 2024 Jeep Compass Has an Optional Semi-Autonomous System
AI-Enhanced Luxury SUVs
FF is Incorporating Generative AI into Its Flagship FF 91
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
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Efficient Tech-Packed Pickup Trucks
The 2024 Ford F-150 Comes in Several Hybrid Options and More
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive Has a 155mph Top Speed
Human-Like Automotive Assistants
The Mercedes MBUX Virtual Assistant Has Four Emotional Profiles
Invisible Vehicle Antennas
LG is Unveiling a Next-Gen Transparent Antenna at CES 2024
Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Delivers a 450-Mile Range
Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts
The Lexus LX 600 Premium AAP Build Has a Striking Wrap
Weatherized Winter Concept Vehicles
Genesis Presents the Striking X Snow Speedium Concept
Colorful Vivid Small Automobiles
Fiat Presents a New Colorful Update Transforming its Grey Cars
Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUVs
The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV Offers 270-Miles of Range
Luxe Long-Range Electric Sedans
The Mercedes EQS Touts 511-Miles of Range
Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars
The Volkswagen ID.X Performance Maximizes Electric Capabilities
Electrified Supercar Concepts
Nissan Showcased the Hyper Force Concept Car at Japan Mobility Show
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Hybrid-System Futuristic Hypercar Concepts
The Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar is Optimally Engineered
Cooling Vehicle Paint Technology
Nissan is Exploring a New Paint Technology to Improve Performance
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
Sleek Google-Enabled EVs
Honda Confirms the Acura ZDX Will Be First EV with Google Functionality
Autonomous Driving Headlights
Mercedes-Benz Automated Driving Marker Lights Have a Turquoise Color
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Next-Gen Safety SUV Models
The Renault Symbioz Hybrid SUV is Modern and Fuel-Efficient
High-End Electric SUVs
Kia's CEO Confirmed the Upcoming Launch of the Kia EV9 GT Performance SUV
Sculpted Two-Door Coupes
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe Has a Two-Door Form
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles
The 2024 Acura ZDX EV Revives the Brand's Crossover Model
Innovative Smart Cockpit Designs
AUO is Set to Debut the The Smart Cockpit 2024 at CES
Intelligent Infotainment System Updates
Gm Will Move to a New Google Infotainment System for EVs
Transparent Modern Auto Updates
The Renault Twingo Gets Another New Design Iteration
Sustainable Hybrid Hypercars
Porsche's 2025 Carrera GTS is the First Performance Hybrid Drive
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Evolved European Market SUVs
The 2023 Honda CR-V Comes in Several Power Options
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Dystopian Electric Vehicles
UP.FIT Refits Tesla Models Into Cyberpunk Tactile Vehicles
Stylish Concept Electric Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has a Sleek Visual
In-Car Gaming Systems
Volkswagen Will Feature AirConsole's Video Games in its Vehicles
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
Game Controller Steering Wheels
Sony and Honda Unveil a Unique Touch to the Afeela Sedan
Automatic Transmission Cars
Volkswagen Golf GTI's Farewell to Manual Transmissions Marks a New Era
Cloud-Based Vehicle Customizations
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils a Custom Car Configuration Feature
Astrologically-Influenced Driving Modes
Waze Adds New Personalized Options to Customize Your Drive
Six-Seater Adventure Vehicles
The Mitsubishi D:X Concept1 is Suited for Off-Road Adventures
Hydrogen-Electric Racecars
The ACO and H24Project Unveiled 'MissionH24,' an Eco-Friendly Supercar
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%