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Top 90 Autos Trends in July

From Fast-Charging Electric Buses to Surfboard-Carrying Motorcycles

— July 25, 2015 — Autos
With the rise of electric cars and an emphasis on lifestyle-specific car designs, there is likely something for everyone in the top July 2015 Auto trends. From motorcycles specifically designed to carry surfboards to cargo vehicles that project a view of the driver's perspective for the car behind, there are plenty of innovations that range from safety to environmentally conscious concepts to luxurious supercars.

Speaking to the desire for safety-enhancing apps and in-car programming, Fiat recently launched a series of billboard ads that helped drivers parallel park. The interactive billboard offered parking assistance through the use of interactive sensors, which serves as a reminder to consumers that the brand is invested in their safety above all else.

Another unique innovation that falls in line with concerns from the modern consumer is a fast-charging public transportation that hails from Europe. Able to recharge in mere minutes, the revelation has the potential to make electric vehicles accessible for even the most cash-strapped municipalities.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Hill Climb Driving Apps
Hill Climb Driving Apps
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb App Offers Customized Information
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87
Corner-Capturing Car Cameras
Corner-Capturing Car Cameras
Ford's Split View Camera System Helps Drivers See Around Corners
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86
TV-Fitted Trucks
TV-Fitted Trucks
The Samsung Safety Truck Lets Drivers Behind See the Road Ahead
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85
Luxury Car Rovers
Luxury Car Rovers
Audi Will Consult 'Part-Time Scientists' on an Unmanned Rover Project
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84
Face-Manipulating Car Ads
Face-Manipulating Car Ads
Honda Targets Millennials with Humor to Encourage Youth Car Consumption
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83
Inflatable Flying Saucers (UPDATE)
Inflatable Flying Saucers (UPDATE)
The NASA LDSD is Outfitted with Better Brakes for Safer Landing
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82
Rugged Seven-Seater SUVs
Rugged Seven-Seater SUVs
The 2016 Mitsubishi Challenger Carries On a Popular Legacy
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81
Sober Driving Devices
Sober Driving Devices
This New Car-Embedded System May Prevent Incidents of Drunk Driving
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80
Brutally Fast Cars
Brutally Fast Cars
The Bloodhound Project's Car Could One Day Hit 1,000 Miles Per Hour
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79
Crowdsourced Transportation Networks
Crowdsourced Transportation Networks
Skedaddle Simplifies the Process of Chartering a Bus
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78
Hands-Free Parking Apps
Hands-Free Parking Apps
'Park!' is a New App That Guides Drivers to the Nearest Free Spot
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77
Pothole-Detecting Cars
Pothole-Detecting Cars
The Jaguar Land Rover Pothole Alert System Will Detect & Share Road Blocks
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76
Innovative Ride Share Programs
Innovative Ride Share Programs
Ford Makes Co-Owning a Vehicle Possible
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75
Fuel-Saving Car Gadgets
Fuel-Saving Car Gadgets
'GoFar' Fits on the Dashboard to Optimize Driving Time & Reduce Fuel Use
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74
Dynamic Parking Prediction Systems
Dynamic Parking Prediction Systems
This BMW System Helps You Find Available Street Parking
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73
Resilient Low-Fuel Cars
Resilient Low-Fuel Cars
The Audi A6 TDI Ultra Drove Through 14 Countries On a Single Tank of Fuel
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72
Educational Air-Purifying Kits
Educational Air-Purifying Kits
Volkswagen Teaches Students in China to Create a DIY Air Filter
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71
Touring Hazelnut Trucks
Touring Hazelnut Trucks
The Nutella Truck Tour Serves the Nutty Chocolate Spread for Breakfast
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70
Canine Car Harnesses
Canine Car Harnesses
The Ruff Wear 'Load Up Harness' is a Seat Belt Made for Man's Best Friend
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69
Carbon Fiber Cars
Carbon Fiber Cars
The New BMW 7 Series Features a Lightweight Construction
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68
Nostalgic Car Campaigns
Nostalgic Car Campaigns
This Heartwarming Subaru Ad Encourages 'Making Memories' with Loved Ones
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67
Lightweight Hatchback Cars
Lightweight Hatchback Cars
The New Opel Astra is Lighter and More Efficient Than Its Predecessors
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66
Family-Targeted Car Ads
Family-Targeted Car Ads
This Father's Day Car Ad Tells the Same Story From Dad & Daughter's View
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65
Distance-Minding Auto Ads
Distance-Minding Auto Ads
Volkswagen Puts Its Adaptive Cruise Control to Work on the Back of a Bus
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64
Patriotic Racing Cars
Patriotic Racing Cars
The No. 48 Car Will Don a Patriotic Paint Job On Independence Day
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63
Pothole-Detecting Car Systems
Pothole-Detecting Car Systems
Jaguar Land Rover's Pothole Alert Identifies Wretched Potholes
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62
Fast-Charging Electric Buses
Fast-Charging Electric Buses
The EDDA Bus Can Be Fully Charged in Minutes
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61
Urban Survival Competitions
Urban Survival Competitions
Mercedes-Benz Challenged 3,000 People to an Urban Hunt in Zurich
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60
Vibrant Rainbow Trains
Vibrant Rainbow Trains
This Rainbow Print Train Rolls Through London's World Pride Festival
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59
Pedestrian-Focused City Plans
Pedestrian-Focused City Plans
Dublin Proposes Getting Rid of Cars to Lessen Traffic Jams
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58
Billboard Parking Aids
Billboard Parking Aids
This Video Billboard Uses 'Human Helpers' to Help You Park Your Car
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57
Reworked Crossover Vehicles
Reworked Crossover Vehicles
The BMW X1 Features Front Wheel Drive and a More Efficient Engine
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56
Helpful Parking Billboards
Helpful Parking Billboards
Fiat's Interactive Billboard Delivers Parking Assistance
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55
All-Electric Laser Weapons
All-Electric Laser Weapons
This Ground-To-Air Laser Weapon Will Be Used For Live Fire Testing
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54
Speedier Supercars
Speedier Supercars
The Bentley Continental GT3-R is Faster Than Its Predecessor
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53
Updated Smart Car Dashboards
Updated Smart Car Dashboards
The Wireless Apple CarPlay Ensures Easier Controls for Drivers
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52
Productive Commute Guides
Productive Commute Guides
This Infographic Offers Ways to Make the Most of Time Spent Commuting
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51
Ultra-Luxury SUVs
Ultra-Luxury SUVs
The Bentley Bentayga is Exceptionally Powerful and Comfortable
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50
Automotive Emoji Messages
Automotive Emoji Messages
Chevrolet Teases the Cruze with a Cryptic All-Emoji Release
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49
Record-Breaking Turbine Motorcycles
Record-Breaking Turbine Motorcycles
This Motorbike Holds Three New Official World Records
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48
Brainwave-Monitoring Cars
Brainwave-Monitoring Cars
Jaguar's Mind Sense Project Focuses on Brain-Monitoring Technologies
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47
Speedily Supportive Cars
Speedily Supportive Cars
The Jaguar XJR Will Support the Bloodhound SSC's Record-Breaking Attempt
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46
Sustainable Motorcycle Races
Sustainable Motorcycle Races
The 80 Days Endurance Racing Event Pushes Clean Driving to Its Limits
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45
3D-Printed Motorbikes
3D-Printed Motorbikes
This 3D-Printed Motorbike Was Designed By TE Connectivity
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44
Connected Transport Buses
Connected Transport Buses
The Smart Public Transport Buses Use iBeacon Technology
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43
Patriotic Car Decals
Patriotic Car Decals
Zilla Wraps' Texas Flag Decals Embody National Pride
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42
Personalized Luxury Tanks
Personalized Luxury Tanks
The Ripsaw Ev2 Tank Mixes Elegant Luxury with Military Power
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41
Suspension-Shifting Cars
Suspension-Shifting Cars
The Mercedes GLC is a Premium SUV That is Truly Eco-Friendly
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40
Hybrid Road Sweepers
Hybrid Road Sweepers
This Vehicle Sweeps Roads and Also Helps Keep the Air Clean
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39
Retrofitted Aircraft Engines
Retrofitted Aircraft Engines
This Electric Aircraft Engine Makes Light Aircraft Safer
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38
Driver Safety Beacons
Driver Safety Beacons
'Blackspot Beacons' Function as a Portable Safety Device for Roads
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37
Smartphone-Controlled Cars
Smartphone-Controlled Cars
The Remote Control Range Rover Sport is Made for James Bond
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36
Art-Adorning Airplanes
Art-Adorning Airplanes
This Jet Features an Enlarged Version of 'Timorous Beasties' Artwork
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35
On-Demand Ice Cream Trucks
On-Demand Ice Cream Trucks
The 'Good Humor' Ice Cream Trucks Can Be Summoned with a Single Tweet
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34
Collectible Street Motorbikes
Collectible Street Motorbikes
The Honda RC213V-S is an Uber-Collectible Production Street Bike
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33
Artistic Auto Ads
Artistic Auto Ads
The Vauxhall Campaign Shows How 'Every One's an Original'
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32
Futuristic Party Vans
Futuristic Party Vans
Nissan's Part e-Van Can Make You Drinks and Spin Music For You to Party To
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31
Next-Generation Passenger Aircraft
Next-Generation Passenger Aircraft
The Boeing 737 MAX Offers Increased Range and Fuel Economy
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30
Transparent Trucks
Transparent Trucks
Samsung's Safety Truck Offers Motorists a View of Oncoming Traffic
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29
Buffer Zone Posters
Buffer Zone Posters
Volkswagen's Posters Show Where It's Important to Keep a Safe Distance
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28
Drive-Through Bakeries
Drive-Through Bakeries
This Drive-Through Provides Customers with a Freshly Baked Cornish Pasty
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27
Sneaker-Compatible Skates
Sneaker-Compatible Skates
The On Wheelz Platform Converts Sneakers Into Skates
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26
Hypersonic Military Jets
Hypersonic Military Jets
The Air Force X-51 WaveRider Can Travel Five Times the Speed of Sound
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25
Boxy Industrial Motobikes
Boxy Industrial Motobikes
The Yamaha Scorpio by Thrive Motocycles is Made for Mad Max
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24
Dual-Beam Bike Lights
Dual-Beam Bike Lights
The Ding Light Keeps Cyclists Visible at Night
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23
Smooth-Riding Snow Bikes
Smooth-Riding Snow Bikes
This Bike Brings Together Different Elements of Winter Bikes
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22
Respectfully Modernized Motorbikes
Respectfully Modernized Motorbikes
The Ton-Up BMW R80 Indira Motorcycle Maintains Original Spirit
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21
2,590-Horsepower Hypercars
2,590-Horsepower Hypercars
The SRT Tomahawk is a Concept Car Envisioned for 2035
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20
Curvy Crossover Cars
Curvy Crossover Cars
The Nissan Juke-R is the Ultimate Crossover Sleeper Car
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19
Massive Motorhomes
Massive Motorhomes
The Action Mobil PURE 5600 is a Feature-Packed Motorhome
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18
Surfboard-Carrying Motorcycles
Surfboard-Carrying Motorcycles
This BMW Motorcycle is Designed to Satisfy Summer Surfers
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17
Upcycled Van Campers
Upcycled Van Campers
'Caravan Tokyo' Turns Old Vehicles into Traveling Accommodations
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16
Comic Book-Inspired Trikes
Comic Book-Inspired Trikes
Game Over Cycles Designs a Motorcycle Based off the Batmobile
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15
Vintage Rowboat Campers
Vintage Rowboat Campers
The American Dream Trailer Includes an Integrated Rooftop Boat
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14
Flying Yacht Hybrids
Flying Yacht Hybrids
The Monaco 2050 Brings Avian Qualities to the Sea
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13
Futuristic Hoverboards
Futuristic Hoverboards
The Lexus Hoverboard Wil Star in the 'Amazing in Motion' Ad Campaign
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12
Off-Road Family Cars
Off-Road Family Cars
The Toyota Ultimate Utility Vehicle is Made For a North American Trek
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11
Smart Motorcycle Helmets
Smart Motorcycle Helmets
The iC-R Features Futuristic Functionality and a Slick Design
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10
Rugged Concept Campers
Rugged Concept Campers
The Marq Land Rover Defender is Versatile and Efficient
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9
Intimidating Off-Road Vehicles
Intimidating Off-Road Vehicles
Mercedes' G500 4x4 Squared Has a Large Frame and Appearance
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8
Modernized Camper Vans
Modernized Camper Vans
This California Camper Van Features the Latest Engineering and Amenities
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7
Expedition Vehicles
Expedition Vehicles
The Earthcruiser FX is Fitted With Amenities and Luxuries
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6
Modernized Retro Trucks
Modernized Retro Trucks
The Icon Dodge Power Wagon Crew Cab Boasts a Contemporary Interior
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5
Extreme Concept Hypercars
Extreme Concept Hypercars
The Tomahawk VGT Will Rip It Up in the Vision Gran Turismo Video Game
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4
Monocoque Glamping Trailers
Monocoque Glamping Trailers
The Nest Caravan Has a Fully Accessorized Interior
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3
Upgraded 90s Motorcycles
Upgraded 90s Motorcycles
The Honda CB750 Cafe by Rebellion of the Machines is a Retro Refresh
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2
Single-Wheel Electric Scooters
Single-Wheel Electric Scooters
The Moto Pogo is Equipped With Regenerative Braking
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1
Motorcycle Bicycle Hybrids
Motorcycle Bicycle Hybrids
This Retro Moped Combines an Electric Scooter and a Pedal Bike
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