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Infantile Auto

Manufacturers inject cartoonish elements to appeal to young drivers

Implications - Car manufacturers are utilizing pop culture cartoon references and modifications to give the stuffy auto market a youthful enhancement. This attention to younger demographics conveys that brands are paying attention to pop culture to better connect with consumers. This approach does double duty as it lures in children through modern media and appeals to older individuals with a nostalgic preference.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture-inspired Cars - Manufacturers are leveraging iconic pop culture references to appeal to younger demographics, creating new customization and design opportunities.
2. Personalized Interiors and Exteriors - Customization companies are creating unique and artful designs for car interiors and exteriors, appealing to consumers looking for a more individualized experience.
3. Humorous Car Commercials - Automakers are introducing comical and entertaining ads, featuring celebrities and iconic characters, improving brand recognition while creating new promotional strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Automobile Manufacturing - The industry can leverage the use of pop culture references, artful customization designs, and entertaining commercials to appeal to younger demographics and improve brand recognition.
2. Design and Branding Services - Professional services can leverage pop culture and artful customization to provide unique solutions for clients' individualized brand representation.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketers can use entertaining commercials featuring celebrities and iconic characters to improve brand recognition and reach new audiences.
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Featured Examples

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The Muppets are legendary for their madcap road trips. It’s impossible not to have a good time when they’re around. But when they meet Terry Crews, they have to teach him how to “... MORE
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The Mini Cooper Painter’s Works from Carlex Design is perhaps the most artsy art car ever created. The Polish car customization company responded to a client’s request for a car with a... MORE
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These Nyan Cat Ferrari photos come courtesy of DJ/musician Deadmau5. Deadmau5 (also known as Joel Thomas Zimmerman) posted pictures of his Ferrari 458 decorated with Nyan Cat, the popular Internet... MORE
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Citroën UK teamed up with Benefit Cosmetics to produce a super girly version of the Citroën DS3. The car features coloring that is representative of Benefit’s line of blush and beauty products,... MORE
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The Volkswagen Game Day trailer teases what will be its fifth Super Bowl commercial. This year’s ad will hopefully be the result of its algorithm to craft the perfect Super Bowl ad. In this teaser,... MORE
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Toyota’s big game trailer for this year’s Super Bowl stirs up some suspense before Super Bowl Sunday in just about a week. It stars Terry Crews on a drive through the desert, which makes for a... MORE

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