October 2017 transportation trends reveal branded fast food initiatives, as well as continued innovations in the emerging industry of autonomous cars.
An example of the former is Burger King's branded bus that was created to promote the brand's first-ever location just outside of Brussels, Belgium. The branded bus was created in a collaboration with the transport company De Lijn, and offered free rides to the Burger King location in Auderghem.
An example of the latter is Semcon's 'Born to Drive' Initiative which turns standard cars into autonomous delivery vehicles. The initiative is yet to be introduced to the market and is currently in its prototype phase, but the software created to turn standard cars into autonomous ones includes the improvement of sensors and smart systems that are found in many modern cars.
Top 40 Transportation Trends in October

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Off-Grid Camper Vans
The Winnebago Revel Packs Everything for Short or Extended Trips

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Hybridized Luxury Vessels
This Dynamiq Superyacht Brings Porsche's Auto Designs to the Seas
38
Triple-Row Tech-Laden SUVs
The BMW Concept X7 iPerformance Offers Exceptional Luxury and Style
37
Driver-Connected Vehicles
The Volvo Care Concept Car Accommodates Employee Needs
36
Battery-Boosted Luxury Yachts
This Electric Luxury Yacht is Powered By BMW Batteries
35
Inflatable Travel Bags
FREITAG's 'ZIPPELIN' is a Lightweight Travel Bag That Can Be Pumped
34
Furnished City Campaigns
IKEA's Wonderful Everyday Tour Shares Delights in Unexpected Places
33
Home-Connected Car Concepts
The Renault Symbioz Meshes With the Modern Connected Home
32
Futuristic Carsharing Concepts
The Smart Vision EQ Concept EV is Self-driving and All-electric
31
Electric Solar-Powered RVs
Dethleffs' 'e.home' is an Electric RV Covered in Thin-Film Solar Cells
30
Barnstorming Electric SUVs
The Hummer H1 Offers Beastly & Eco-Friendly Performance In One Package
29
Unconstrained Virtual Sports Cars
The Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo Imagines Tomorrow's Sports Car
28
Pharmaceutical Vending Machines
CVS Pharmacy is Launching a Wellness-Focused Convenience Machine
27
Stylishly Modified Electric Vehicles
The Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 is Sporty and Speedy
26
Induction Charging Electric Vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA Offers Ample Charging Options
25
Autonomous Delivery Car Platforms
This Service Turns Normal Cars Into Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
24
Seniors-Shuttling Autonomous Cars
This Rural Driverless Shuttle Bus Trial Transports the Elderly
23
Miniature Electric Cars
Mini Used 3D Printing to Realize the 'Mini Electric Concept'
22
Sedan-Inspired Bicycles
This Aluminum Frame Bicycle Celebrates BMW's All-New Sedan
21
Aggressive Off-Road Trucks
The Shelby Raptor Combines Ruggedness and All-American Automotive Style
20
Turbocharged Hatchback Cars
The Renault Megane R.S. Blends Compact Looks With Big-Time Performance
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Rugged Off-Road SUVs
The Land Rover Discovery SVX Blends Durability With Luxury
18
Cyclist-Detecting Sedans
This Turbocharged Sedan Keeps An Eye On Pedestrians and Cyclists
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Gargantuan Electric Dump Trucks
This Komatsu Truck is the World's Biggest Electric Vehicle
16
Proactive Self-Driving SUVs
The Audi Elaine Can Drive Itself to Parking Spots Without Your Help
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Eco-Friendly Luxury Sedans
The Mercedes S-Class Is Now Available With A Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
14
Trailblazing Electric Buses
The Catalyst E2 Max Boasts the Largest Range Of Any Electric Vehicle
13
Incentivized Cycling Apps
The Biklio App Offers Discounts & Rewards to Consistent Cyclists
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Potently Elegant Vehicles
This New Audi Wagon Offers Turbocharged Performance In a Stylish Package
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Autonomous Rideshare Services
Lyft and Drive.ai are Offering a New Way for People to Get Around
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Galvanized Gas-Electric Crossovers
This Honda Compact Crossover is Powered By a Generator Motor
9
Drift-Enabling Cars
This Rear-Wheel Drive Car Encourages Drivers to Get Sideways
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Single-Pedal Electric Cars
This Innovative Electric Car Lets Drivers Ignore Their Brake Pedal
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Trailblazing Electric Trucks
The Fuso eCanter is the First Ever Series Production Electric Truck
6
Burger Chain Buses
Burger King Launched a Fast Food Bus to Take People to Its Restaurant
5
Retro-Styled Electric Cars
The Jaguar E-Type Zero Looks Like a Model From the 1960s
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Electrifying Car Race Competitions
This Jaguar Race Series Uses Production Battery-Electric Cars
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Car-Integrated Drone Races
Jaguar's 'Game of Drones' Shows Off the XJL's Spacious Cabin
2
Garbage-Derived Jet Fuels
British Airways Wants to Use Fuel Extracted From Household Garbage
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Reactionary AI Vehicles
The Audi Aicon Communicates with Passengers and Features Headlight 'Eyes'
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Multifunctional Transport Buses
The Bubblic Public Imagines the Future of Public Transit
Skincare Pop-Up Trucks
Neutrogena Canada will Host a Boost Bus in Toronto
Accessibility-Focused Self-Driving Technology
Rick Hansen Foundation Partners with A&K Robotics
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Fresh Grocery Delivery Partnerships
FreshDirect and Uber Eats Teamed Up to Offer Produce and More
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Nostalgic Nugget Trucks
KFC's Sauce Serve Truck Lets Fans Dress Their Own Saucy Nuggets
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
AI Concept Vehicles
LG Debuted Its Lifestyle Solution for Mobility at CES 2025
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features
VERSES AI and Volvo Cars Aim to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
Autonomous Earthwork Machines
At CES 2025, John Deere Unveiled Autonomous Machines & Tech
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Autonomous Coffee Stations
Costa Coffee is Introducing an Autonomous Store System for Coffee Prep
Autonomous Hospital Beds
MOVED by OGGMA is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree in Digital Health
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Tech Brand Tractor Models
The Conceptual Apple Tractor Pro by Sergiy Dvornytskyy is Minimalist
Flexible Configuration Pickup Trucks
This 2030 Scorpion Concept by Changhyun Lee is Modular
Rugged Off-Road Buses
The Third-Generation 'Praetorian' Bus is Designed For Inhospitable Terrain
Record-Breaking Autonomous Supermarkets
Sensei Debuted a Groundbreaking Supermarket at NRF 2025
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks
Hyzon Motors and New Way Trucks Have Entered into a Partnership
AI-Driven Burger Restaurants
CaliExpress Offers Burgers and Fries Prepared by AI Technology
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Groundbreaking Public Transit Models
Argo Debuts a Vertically Integrated Smart Transit System
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
AI-Powered Steering Systems
Arrow Electronics & NVIDIA Have Produced a Groundbreaking Design
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Autonomous Robotaxi Services
Uber and WeRide Partnered for a Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi
Plant-Based Travel Station Burgers
The Beyond Burger is Arriving in Stations at UK Travel Hubs
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
Autonomous Driving System Features
Autobrains Debuts Its Innovative Skills Product Line
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Airport Burger Spots
Shake Shack Expands Into Multiple U.S. Airports with New Delta Air Lines Deal
Data-Driven Grocery Deliveries
Burq Last-Mile Delivery is Aiming to Transform Grocery This Year
Beauty Supply Delivery Services
Uber Eats and Sally Beauty Launch a New Delivery Option
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Versatile Commercial Van Options
The New Volkswagen Transporter Comes in Several Drive Systems
Efficient Robotic Food Deliveries
DoorDash and Coco Robotics are Expanding on Their Partnership
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Self-Driving Collaborative Trucks
Volvo and Aurora Work Together on an Autonomous Truck
Artfully DIY-Wrapped Minibuses
Volkswagen Presents the All-Electric ID.Buzz Microbus
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Robot-Enabled Locker Deliveries
Ottobot Lockers Brings a Delivery Innovation to CES 2024
Ride-Hailing App Expansions
Uber and Turo Partner to Offer Vehicle Rentals to Uber Rent
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
Self-Driving Electric Cars
Rimac Introduces its First Autonomous Electric Car Brand, Verne
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
AI-Powered Airport Restaurants
Barcelona Airport Launches the SELF Automated Restaurant
Food Sample-Focused Services
TiffinStash Announces Its New Feature — Taste Drive
Esports Rideshare Partnerships
League of Legends LTA Teams Up with Uber On a Multi-Year Deal
Frozen Food Transportation Solutions
Candor Expedite Introduces a Groundbreaking Innovation
Speedy QSR Pizza Drive-Thrus
The Pizza Hut The Hut Lane Features the Hut 'N Go Menu
Transportation Network Wayfinding Technologies
Bee Network Implements GoodMaps Wayfinding Tech
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
Zero-Emission Mobile Repair Trucks
Labatt Breweries of Canada Enhances Its Delivery Fleet
AI-Powered Mobility Platforms
The City of Sun Prairie Implements NoTraffic's AI-Powered Solution
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Mobile Collagen-Branded Trucks
Revive Collagen Boosts Engagement with Branded Mobile Truck
Late-Night QSR Vehicles
The Student Tour Campaign Shortens the Trip from the Club to Taco Bell
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Vegan LATAM Fast-Food Restaurants
'Joy Burgers & Plants' Brings Plant-Based Options to Argentina
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
White Label Delivery Partnerships
Toast Announces its New Expanded Partnership with UberEats
Airport-Specific Autonomous Shuttle Services
WeRide Debuts the Robobus at Zurich Airport
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Student-Focused Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Rides
HopSkipDrive Expands Its Service in 10 Areas
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
Wendy's, DoorDash and Wing Join to Fly Food to Customers
Self-Driving Cab App Expansions
The Robotaxi Cruise Service Will Launch on Uber Platforms
24-Hour AI-Powered Stores
REWE To Go and Lekkerland SE Open Germany's First Autonomous Store
Airline Burger Partnerships
Shake Shack and Delta Partnered to Offer In-Flight Burgers
Electric Public Transportation Expansions
The Higer New V Series Launch in the Phillipines
Modernized Specialized Transport Services
Transport for Greater Manchester Partners with Via
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
Car Transfer Service Apps
Andersen Collaborated with a Ride-Sharing Provider on This New Product
Streetwear-Powered Burger Partnerships
Trill Burgers Joins Forces with Carrots by Anwar Carrots
Celebrative BIPOC Campaigns
Toyota Launches its 'You Can't Stop My Drive' Campaign
Comprehensive QSR Experiences
The Habit Burger Grill Expands Its Presence in South Carolina
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Delivery-Oriented AI Tools
Grab Teams Up with OpenAI to Enhance its Automated Offerings
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Car-Connected Retail Services
Target Drive Up and Order Pickup Has a New Apple CarPlay Function
Autonomous Towing Vehicles
Burro Launches a New Towing Robot for Labor-Saving Purposes
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Halloween-Themed Delivery Partnerships
Uber's Partnership with Spirit Halloween is Spooky
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Vehicle Performance Data Integrations
Autocar Integrates Geotab's Telematics Devices into Fleet
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
The 'Nubit' Autonomous Mobility Service is Modular
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Human Trafficking-Battling Campaigns
ITS Logistics and TAT Address Societal Challenges
Autonomous Trucking Operations
Aurora Innovation Launches the First Commercial Driverless Trucking
Modernize Auto Rental Replacements
Good Driver Mutuality & Vecto Revolutionize the Auto Industry
Electric Van Fleets
SoCalGas Incorporated New Ford E-Transit Electric Vans into Its Fleet
Data-Driven Connected Cars
JLR and Tata Communications Aim to Enhance Smart Vehicle Design
Plant-Based Airline Burgers
NotCo and Aeromexico Partnered for a Plant-Based Airplane Meal
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
QSR-Operated Pizza Drive-Thrus
Pizza Hut Unveils a New Drive-Thru Menu for Consumers On the Go
Tech-Enabled Ice Cream Trucks
Alsies Reimagined a Nostalgic Experience for the 21st Century
Automated Transit Buses
Vicinity Motor Corp. Deploys Its Electric Bus in Michigan
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Safety-Promoting Logistics Services
Drivewyze Debuts a Complimentary Service Dubbed Drivewyze Free
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Battery Electric Vehicle Lines
Iveco Group Highlights Commitment to Diverse Energy Solutions
Complimentary Order Aggregation Features
Lunchbox Helps Restaurants Grow Their Revenue
Discounted Rideshare Partnerships
Lyft and NerdWallet Collaborated on a Limited-Time Promotion
Student-Targeted Trip Promotions
Busbud will Offer Seven Students a Year of Free Transportation
Playful Hamburger Campaigns
McDonald's is Asking the Public to Catch Hamburglar in the Burgercuda
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Sustainable Battery-Swapping Stations
Zepto and Battery Smart Have Committed to Greener Deliveries
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot