Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 476,093 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,281 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 304,534 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,281 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 304,534 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,229 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 476,093 cutting edge ideas.

Blacked-Out Sedan Upgrades

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Volvo Launches New 'Black Edition' S60 Sedan Package

— February 28, 2022 — Autos
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo has announced that it will be updating its S60 lineup with a new 'Black Edition' sedan. According to the company, the new high-gloss black model will be limited to a total of 450 vehicles, all of which will be released this year.

The new Black Edition upgrade will be available for the hybrid S60 Momentum and the plug-in hybrid S60 Recharge. The upgrades for these vehicles will include a high gloss black finish on the grille, grille sash, Volvo logo, and window trim. Moreover, the models' will receive a blacked-out finish on their wheels, badges, and tailpipes. As a result, the 'Black Edition' transforms the popular S60 sedan into a sleek, all-black car that should appeal to consumers with luxury tastes.

Image Credit: Volvo
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Car Customization - The trend of customizable upgrades for luxury cars provides an opportunity for other car manufacturers to offer unique, limited edition designs.
2. Blackout Design Trend - The trend of sleek, all-black designs provides an opportunity for fashion and technology companies to create limited edition products with a minimalist yet high-end look.
3. Electrification of Cars - The trend of hybrid and plug-in hybrid options for high-end vehicles provides an opportunity for car manufacturers and renewable energy companies to partner and help consumers reduce their carbon footprint while driving luxury cars.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry has the opportunity to provide limited edition, customizable upgrades to luxury cars with sleek, modern designs.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry has the opportunity to apply the all-black, sleek design trend to clothing, accessories, and luxury goods.
3. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry has the opportunity to partner with car manufacturers to create more eco-friendly luxury vehicles with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.
2.6
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness