Nissan UK has unveiled an assembled vehicles made of scrapped parts of cars. The car is 11m long and conscructed by renowned sculptor Graham Wardale. It took more than 500 hours and more than 2000 car parts to create Nissan's special limousine.
The car is a part of Nissan's 'British Built Trade-in Scheme,' where anybody can exchange British-built old Nissan cars which can save a minimum of $3,300. Nissan UK will run this special scheme till the end of June, 2010.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Upcycling
- Nissan's use of scrapped car parts to create a new vehicle highlights the trend of sustainable upcycling in the automotive industry.
- Customized Assemblies
- The construction of Nissan's limousine from 2000 car parts demonstrates the trend of customized assemblies, allowing for unique vehicles tailored to individual needs.
- Trade-in Programs
- Nissan's 'British Built Trade-in Scheme' showcases the trend of trade-in programs, offering incentives for customers to exchange their old vehicles for newer models.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Manufacturing
- The use of scrapped car parts in the creation of new vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive manufacturing industry, promoting resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
- Automotive Recycling
- The emphasis on recycling and repurposing car parts in Nissan's project highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive recycling industry, encouraging more eco-friendly and circular approaches.
- Automotive Retail
- The implementation of trade-in programs, such as Nissan's 'British Built Trade-in Scheme,' offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the automotive retail industry, providing incentives for customers to upgrade their vehicles.
