The May 2021 auto trends indicate a shift towards eco-friendly technology and high-concept design. As the automotive marketplace develops in line with the changing times, these vehicles and their accessories and ancillaries represent the future of the industry.
The Volvo Haven is a prime example of a shifting design mentality. The futuristic concept car integrates a self-driving module into a comfortable, luxurious interior. Within the interior, the Haven features a space for the growth of plants and flowers, creating a calming spot designed to enhance passenger relaxation.
On the mightier end, GMC's 2024 EV Hummer boasts 850 horsepower and 300 miles of range. With impressive acceleration, this electric vehicle brings together a powerful motor with an eco-friendly electric design, setting the standard for the future of oversized SUVs.
Top 30 Auto Trends in May
From Retro Electric Cars to Animalistic Autonomous Racing Bikes:
Josh Thompson-Persaud — May 29, 2021 — Autos
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Digital Nomad Camping Trailers
The 'NoMad' Camping Trailer Accommodates Modern Lifestyles
29
Family Sized Camping Trailers
The Kerfton Camper Trailer Offers Ample Space for Outdoor Comfort
28
Impressively Customized Camper Trucks
The Ford E450 Overland Camper is Powerful and Modern
27
Self-Sanitizing Transport Pods
The Conceptual 'Pivot of Safety' Pods are Health-Focused
26
Accessible E-Bike Attachments
The UNAwheel Maxi is Designed to Overcome Mobility Challenges
25
Animalistic Autonomous Racing Bikes
The 'Armadillo' Motorcycle Concept is Aerodynamic
24
Pollution-Cleaning Electric Cars
Airo Cars Do Double Duty as Vehicles and Living Spaces
23
Budget-Friendly Electric Mopeds
The Ariel Rider X-Class 52V's Powerful Motor is Ultra-Fast
22
Electric SUV Camping Trailers
The CyberLandr Pop-Up Camper is for the Tesla Cybertruck
21
Rounded 90s-Themed Sports Cars
The Conceptual Audi NEXT TT Harkens Back to the MK1
20
Telescoping Rooftop Tents
The Thule Tepui Foothill Rooftop Tent is Efficiently Designed
19
Wheelchair Accessible EVs
The Kenguru is an Electric Vehicle Designed for Drivers in Wheelchairs
18
Retro Electric Cars
Hyundai's 1975 Pony is Transformed With an EV Powertrain
17
Rotating Movement Motorcycle Helmets
The Bell Moto-10 Spherical Helmet is MIPS-Equipped
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Futuristic Electric Sports Cars
The Conceptual Lamborghini E_X is Sculpted and Efficient
15
Ultra-Luxury Electric Hypercars
The Hongqi S9 Boasts Explosive Speed and an Aerodynamic Design
14
Dystopian Racer Vehicle Concepts
The Audi Quattro H 1993 is Designed by Federico Ciuffolini
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Virtual Car Interior Concepts
Lexus Reimagined the LF-Z Electrified Interior with Artists
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Boldly Angular EV Concepts
The Toyota bZ4X Electric SUV Concept is Expected to Arrive in 2022
11
Retro-Styled Superbikes
The Conceptual Bugatti Vitesse Superbike by Patrick Pieper is Chic
10
Garden-Equipped Concept Cars
The Volvo Haven Concept Car Gives Passengers Access to Nature
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Oversized Electric SUVs
The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Has an All-Electric Powertrain
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Sophisticated EV Designs
The Genesis X Concept Highlights the Future of Automotive Design
7
Intelligent Headlight LEDs
The Samsung PixelCell LED is Designed for Adaptive Driving Beam Systems
6
Sustainable Car Attractions
The Third Night Race in Saudi Arabia Leverages Renewable Technologies
5
High-Performance Electric CUVs
The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Has All-Wheel Drive and More
4
Custom Toy Car Competitions
Canadian's are Now Included in the Hot Wheels Legends Tour
3
Rugged Off-Road Station Wagons
The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is the Most Capable Yet
2
Shared Mobility Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai M.Vision X Offers Space for Four Passengers
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At-Home Trackside Experiences
Heineken's Pit Wall Bar Immerses F1 Fans in Action
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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
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Minimalist Aggressive Electric SUVs
This Polestar 8 Concept by Salvatore Ville is Curvaceous
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
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
Luxe All-Electric Crossovers
The 2025 Porsche Macan EV Offers Around 310-Miles of Range
Art Deco Self-Driving Vans
The Tesla Robovan Has a Sleek, Train-Like Design with Space for 20
Streamlined Digital EV Concepts
The INFINITI Vision Qe Concept Has a Sleek, Futuristic Form
Responsive All-Electric SUVs
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Offers 400-Miles of Range
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Revived All-Electric SUV Models
The Scout Traveler SUV is Back After a 44 Year Hiatus
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
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Italian Sports Car-Branded Chargers
This Conceptual Ferrari EV Charger Pays Tribute to the Brand
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Rugged Entry-Level Electric SUVs
The Rivian R3 Boasts a Dynamic and Practical Design
Electric Five-Door Cars
This Vehicle is a Reimagined Version Of the 'Renault 5' Sports Car
Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars
The Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept Merges the Past and Present
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
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
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
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
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
All-Electric Camping SUVs
The Hummer EV EarthCruiser Camper Supports Off-Grid Overlanding
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
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
All-Electric SUV Concepts
The Toyota LAND CRUISER Se Concept is at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series
The Saloon and Space-Hub Join Honda's Sustainable 0 Series
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans
The 2025 Audi A6 e-tron Comes in Several Motor Options
Sculpted Electric SUV Models
The Ford All-Electric Explorer Modernizes a Classic Model
Trailblazing Luxury Electric SUVs
The 'Range Rover Electric' Will Offer Flagship Amenities & Specs
Riproaring Electric Vans
The 'Ford Supervan 4.2' is Designed For Uphill Racing Performance
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
Luxury Italian PHEVs
The 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Plug-In Hybrid Has 789-Horsepower
Electric Mini Camper Vans
Vanderer Presents a Look at the New Citroën 2CV Electric 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
Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts
Fiat's New City Car Concept is Dubbed the Mega-Panda
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
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
Reimagined Iconic SUVs
The 'Hofele G-Class' Features Optimized Exterior Styling Cues
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
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
Luxury Italian Electric Vehicles
The AEHRA Sedan Has a Sleek Yet Practical Aesthetic
Long-Range All-Electric SUVs
Honda Presents a Look at the New Electric 2024 Prologue
All-Electric Luxury Cars
Lamborghini Unveils the Lanzador Concept, Its Inaugural All-Electric Auto
All-Electric Pickup Trucks
Dodge's '2025 Ram 1500 REV' Offers Phenomenal Range & Towing Ability
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Lightweight Electric Vehicle Releases
Tesla Releases New Model in China
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
Automobile-Inspired E-Bike Launches
Ford Launches the Bronco and Mustang-Inspired E-Bikes
Performance-Driven Electric SUVs
The Porsche All-Electric Macan Now Comes in Two New Models
Special Edition Off-Road SUVs
These Jeep Concepts Were Unveiled for the 2024 Easter Jeep Safari
Premium Electric Station Wagons
Mercedes Unveiled the 2025 G580 with Enhanced EQ Technology
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
Electric Cargo-Hauling Vans
The 'Evolv' is an Ultra-Compact EV with a Large Payload Capacity
Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles
Shane Baxley Designs the TWO8eSL Reinterpretation
Iconic Car-Inspired Electronic Bikes
Ford and N Plus Join Forces on Bronco-Inspired Off-Road Bikes
Chic EV Motorbikes
Horwin's Senmenti 0 Electric Motorcycle Was Debuted at Ces 2024
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
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
Italian Architecture-Inspired EVs
The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE Pays Homage to the Past and Future
Compact Electric SUVs
Volvo Unveiled its 2025 EX30 Lineup Complete with a Rear-Wheel-Drive Model
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
Inaugural Midsized Electric SUVs
The smart #5 Electric SUV Balances Function and Form
Zero-Compromise Hybrid SUVs
The Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid is Speedy Yet Efficient
Heritage-Honoring Electric SUVs
The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V Marks 20 Years of the V-Series
Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Delivers a 450-Mile 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
All-Electric Dual-Motor SUVs
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Offers 600-Horsepower
Hybrid-System Futuristic Hypercar Concepts
The Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar is Optimally Engineered
Conceptual Electric Pickup Trucks
The 'VF Wild' is a Mid-Size Pickup With Extra-Large Features
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
Next-Gen Safety SUV Models
The Renault Symbioz Hybrid SUV is Modern and Fuel-Efficient
Painting-Inspired Artful Cars
The New BMW Art Car Takes the M Hybrid V8 As the Canvas
High-End Electric SUVs
Kia's CEO Confirmed the Upcoming Launch of the Kia EV9 GT Performance SUV
Inviting Curvaceous Electric SUVs
The Genesis Neolun Concept is High-Performance and Luxurious
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles
The 2024 Acura ZDX EV Revives the Brand's Crossover Model
Ruggedly Sculpted EV Models
The All-Electric MINI Countryman E Updates a Classic
High-Power Hybrid SUV Models
The Renault Rafale Has the E-Tech Full Hybrid Powertrain and More
Dynamic Electric Car Updates
The Mini Electric Countryman Car has an Impressive Interior
All-Electric Sports Cars
Porsche's Vision 357 Speedster is an Ultra-Luxurious Model
Sleek Inaugural Electric Vehicles
Vinfast Presents its Inaugural EV in the Form of the VF 8
Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles
Porsche Announces the Updated 2025 Taycan Sports Sedan
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
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
HW Electric Designs a Modular Sustainable Electric Minivan
Affordable Sleek Electric Vehicles
The Upcoming Chevy Equinox EV Features a 319 Mile Range
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Dystopian Electric Vehicles
UP.FIT Refits Tesla Models Into Cyberpunk Tactile Vehicles
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
Miniscule Electric SUVs
The 'VF 3' Mini SUV is a Powerfully Compact Vehicle
Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
Nissan Presents a Look at the Hyper Adventure Digital Concept
Battery Electric Vehicle Lines
Iveco Group Highlights Commitment to Diverse Energy Solutions
Automatic Transmission Cars
Volkswagen Golf GTI's Farewell to Manual Transmissions Marks a New Era
Compact Electric SUVs
Volvo Delivers the New EX90 that is Set to Launch on June 7th
Stylish Compact SUV Designs
The GAC EMZOOM Has Gained Significant Attention Globally
Four-Passenger Stealthy SUVs
Genesis' GV80 Coupe Concept is Inspired by its Archives
Ultra-Fast Production Electric Cars
The New Polestar 4 EV is Expected to Debut in Shanghai
All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks
Volta's Prototype Truck is Designed For Sustainable Hauling
Dynamic Artful Car Designs
Julie Mehretu Unveils the Art-Adorned BMW M Hybrid V8 Car
Flagship Electric Stealthy Trucks
Ford's F-150 Lightning Platinum has a Sleek Tonal Look
Customized Electric SUV Series
GMC Presents its Delyed 3X Line with New Trim Options
Comfort-Centric Electric Cars
The Electre SUV by Lotus Boasts new Elevated Features
Updated Summer-Ready Electric Vehicles
The New EVs are Launched for BMW Summer 2023 Series
High-End Electric Minivans
Volvo Teased its Upcoming 'EM90' Minivan for the Premium EV Market
Price-Friendly All-Electric Premium SUVs
Volvo Unveils the New EX30 as a More Affordable Luxe SUV
Luxury-Focused Electric Cars
Audi Updates the Q8 E-Tron with More Premium Elements