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
39
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
19
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
17
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
15
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
12
Potently Elegant Vehicles
This New Audi Wagon Offers Turbocharged Performance In a Stylish Package
11
Autonomous Rideshare Services
Lyft and Drive.ai are Offering a New Way for People to Get Around
10
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
8
Single-Pedal Electric Cars
This Innovative Electric Car Lets Drivers Ignore Their Brake Pedal
7
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
4
Electrifying Car Race Competitions
This Jaguar Race Series Uses Production Battery-Electric Cars
3
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
1
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
Accessibility-Focused Self-Driving Technology
Rick Hansen Foundation Partners with A&K Robotics
Skincare Pop-Up Trucks
Neutrogena Canada will Host a Boost Bus in Toronto
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
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
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Nostalgic Nugget Trucks
KFC's Sauce Serve Truck Lets Fans Dress Their Own Saucy Nuggets
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features
VERSES AI and Volvo Cars Aim to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
AI-Driven Burger Restaurants
CaliExpress Offers Burgers and Fries Prepared by AI Technology
Autonomous Coffee Stations
Costa Coffee is Introducing an Autonomous Store System for Coffee Prep
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
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
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Plant-Based Travel Station Burgers
The Beyond Burger is Arriving in Stations at UK Travel Hubs
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Autonomous Driving System Features
Autobrains Debuts Its Innovative Skills Product Line
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Friendly Business Delivery Trucks
The 'ORCA' Autonomous Delivery Truck Has a Friendly Form
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
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"
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
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Bold Burger Lineups
Huddle House Has Begun Testing a Bold Burger Lineup and a New Sandwich Lineup
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Checkers Collaborates with Hi Auto to Streamline the Drive-Thru Experience
Versatile Commercial Van Options
The New Volkswagen Transporter Comes in Several Drive Systems
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
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
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
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Self-Driving Collaborative Trucks
Volvo and Aurora Work Together on an Autonomous Truck
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Artfully DIY-Wrapped Minibuses
Volkswagen Presents the All-Electric ID.Buzz Microbus
Optimized Driving Route Tools
Routora Promises to Reduce Drive Time by 30%
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
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
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
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Frozen Food Transportation Solutions
Candor Expedite Introduces a Groundbreaking Innovation
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
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
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
Late-Night QSR Vehicles
The Student Tour Campaign Shortens the Trip from the Club to Taco Bell
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Vegan LATAM Fast-Food Restaurants
'Joy Burgers & Plants' Brings Plant-Based Options to Argentina
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Streetwear-Powered Burger Partnerships
Trill Burgers Joins Forces with Carrots by Anwar Carrots
QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
Wendy's, DoorDash and Wing Join to Fly Food to Customers
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Self-Driving Cab App Expansions
The Robotaxi Cruise Service Will Launch on Uber Platforms
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
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
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
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
Delivery-Oriented AI Tools
Grab Teams Up with OpenAI to Enhance its Automated Offerings
Medium-Duty Electric Trucks
The Motiv Power System 'Argo' Trucks Will Hit the Road in 2024
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
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
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Halloween-Themed Delivery Partnerships
Uber's Partnership with Spirit Halloween is Spooky
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
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
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Electric Van Fleets
SoCalGas Incorporated New Ford E-Transit Electric Vans into Its Fleet
Exclusive Culinary Road Trips
Turo Partners with MICHELIN Guide for Exclusive Experience
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Football Weekend QSR Promotions
The Wendy's Deal-ivery Promotion Offers Ample Deals
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Curbside Cafe Delivery Services
Target Fuses its Drive-Up Service with In-Store Starbucks Pickup
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Automated Transit Buses
Vicinity Motor Corp. Deploys Its Electric Bus in Michigan
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
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
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
Student-Targeted Trip Promotions
Busbud will Offer Seven Students a Year of Free Transportation
Automotive Semiconductor Partnerships
BOS Semiconductors Launches a Partnership with Tenstorrent
Sustainable Smart Trailers
Drōv Technologies Partners with ABF Freight to Debut a Smart Trailer
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
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
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
These New Wayback Burgers Menu Items Come in Three Options
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot