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Top 90 Auto Trends in March

From Built-in HD Radios to V2V-Enabled Smart Cars

— March 28, 2015 — Autos
As many of the recent car shows have shown, the top March 2015 auto trends focus on the impact technology is having on the industry. The idea of the smart car, thanks to such vehicle to vehicle communication and other developments, is a burgeoning field that aims to bring safety and security to the driver and his or her passengers.

In addition to connected cars, the top March 2015 auto trends also highlights some exciting developments in bicycles and boats. From all-glass yachts to bicycle canopies and even a specialized snow-cycle to handle the tough weather being experienced by those living in the Northern Hemisphere, the concepts featured in this top March 2015 auto collection are incredibly creative in order to bring new and improved experiences to consumers.
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Unconventionally Configured Racecars
Unconventionally Configured Racecars
The Nissan GT-R LM Nismo Has Front Engine Front-Wheel Drive
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89
Smartphone-Enabled Auto Copilots
Smartphone-Enabled Auto Copilots
Retrofit Your Older Car with the CarVi Driver's Assistant App
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88
Anticlimactic Auto Ads
Anticlimactic Auto Ads
This Kia Super Bowl Commercial Ad Steers Away from Action-Packed Scenes
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87
Affordable Fuel Apps
Affordable Fuel Apps
GasBuddy Helps Motorists Find and Share the Cheapest Pumps in the Area
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86
Built-in HD Radios
Built-in HD Radios
Clarion's Digital Product Connects Thousands of Stations and iTunes Tagging
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85
Information-Sharing Cars
Information-Sharing Cars
This Volvo Project Will Let Cars Share Information on Road Conditions
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84
Coffee-Ordering Cars
Coffee-Ordering Cars
The Rinspeed Budii Concept Automates All Aspects of Driving
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83
Subscription-Free Broadcast Radio
Subscription-Free Broadcast Radio
Nissan is Now Offering Factory-Installed HD Radio Technology
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82
Snail Mail Train Rides
Snail Mail Train Rides
The Mail Rail Musem Will Let Passengers Retrace Mail Train Routes
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81
Silver Championship Racecars
Silver Championship Racecars
The W06 Hybrid Silver Arrow is Designed For Gold, Not Silver
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80
Nostalgic Auto Ads
Nostalgic Auto Ads
This BMW Super Bowl Commercial Goes Back in Time to 1994
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79
Floating Parade Cars
Floating Parade Cars
Fiat's Car Advertising Stunt Made a Splash at the Gay Pride Canal Parade
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78
Turbocharged Hatchback Cars
Turbocharged Hatchback Cars
The Corsa OPC Will Be Unveiled At the Geneva Motor Show
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77
Refreshed Hybrid Racecars
Refreshed Hybrid Racecars
The E23 Hybrid is Being Tipped to Improve the Lotus F1 Team's Fortunes
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76
Dramatized Bus Ads
Dramatized Bus Ads
Following the Epic Bus Commercial, Midttrafik Profiles the Epic Passenger
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75
Carbon Composite Racecars
Carbon Composite Racecars
The McLaren-Honda MP4-30 Will Debut in the 2015 Formula One Season
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74
Connected Car Dashboards
Connected Car Dashboards
Digital-Broadcast HD Radio is Brought On-Board the 2014 Mazda 3
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73
Decentralized Cryptocurrency Carpool Apps
Decentralized Cryptocurrency Carpool Apps
The La'Zooz Ridesharing Platform Runs on Digital Tokens
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72
Intuitive Vehicle Concepts
Intuitive Vehicle Concepts
The University of Michigan's Safe Driving Sensor Feature Can Save Lives
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71
Driver-Assisting Discs
Driver-Assisting Discs
The CarVi Brings Futuristic Technology to Older Cars
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70
Smart Car Concepts
Smart Car Concepts
Jaguar's 360 Virtual Urban Windscreen Projects 'Ghost Vehicle' Imagery
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69
Seatbelt Alert Systems
Seatbelt Alert Systems
The 'Buckle Me Up' System Ensures That Kids Buckle Up For the Ride
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68
Ice Traction SUVs
Ice Traction SUVs
The Mercedes Vito 4x4 Offers Great Traction In Icy Conditions
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67
Friendly Ridesharing Apps
Friendly Ridesharing Apps
Blancride is a Carpooling App That Simplifies Finding a Ride
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66
Neighborly Shipping Services
Neighborly Shipping Services
This P2P Shipping Network App Lets Neighbors Transport Your Cargo
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65
Helicopter-Hailing Services
Helicopter-Hailing Services
Gotham Air is an Aerial Ridesharing Company for Quick City Commutes
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64
Modular Backpack Watercraft
Modular Backpack Watercraft
The Klepper Backyak Blends Kayak, Sailboat and Sled
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63
Dynamically Assisted Cars
Dynamically Assisted Cars
The SL Special Edition Mille Miglia 417 Comes With Curve Dynamic Assist
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62
Car Shopping Quizzes
Car Shopping Quizzes
TMatch Narrows Down Choices When Purchasing a Vehicle
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61
Hands-Free Automotive Speakers
Hands-Free Automotive Speakers
These Plantronics Bluetooth Speakerphones Help You Get Work Done
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60
Mobile Brewery Tours
Mobile Brewery Tours
The Budweiser Brewmaster Tour Brings the Commercial Facility to Customers
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59
3D Car Sound Systems
3D Car Sound Systems
Audi's 3D Sound System Gives
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58
Energy Drink Racing Cars
Energy Drink Racing Cars
The Red Bull RB11 Formula 1 Car is Designed by Adrian Newey
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57
In-Car Mobile Mounts
In-Car Mobile Mounts
The MagicMOUNT Power Product Provides Hands-Free Mobile Access
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56
V2V-Enabled Smart Cars
V2V-Enabled Smart Cars
GM Unveils the Intuitive and Futuristic Design of the New Cadillac
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55
Auto Audio Receivers
Auto Audio Receivers
The GOgroove Lets You Seamlessly Stream Your Music and Host Hands-Free Calls
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54
Compact Car-Starting Gadgets
Compact Car-Starting Gadgets
Mobile Jump Starter Gives Vehicles a Boost When No Mechanics are Near
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53
Adventurous Sports Wagons
Adventurous Sports Wagons
The Kia Sportspace Has a Truly Unique Body Shape
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52
Turbocharged Italian Supercars
Turbocharged Italian Supercars
The Ferrari 488 GTB is Highly Aerodynamic
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51
Automotive Travel Routers
Automotive Travel Routers
Autonet Mobile Turns Your Car into a Roving Wi-Fi Hub
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50
Smart Auto Warning Systems
Smart Auto Warning Systems
Toyota Safety Sense Introduces Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
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49
Hybrid Hypercars
Hybrid Hypercars
The McLaren P1 GTR Pushes the Performance Envelope
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48
Aggressive Road Racers
Aggressive Road Racers
The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is Aerodynamic and Stylish
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47
Tiny Wheel-Testing Gadgets
Tiny Wheel-Testing Gadgets
Motorists Can Always Keep This Keychain Tire Pressure Gauge on Hand
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46
Stealthy Luxury Cars
Stealthy Luxury Cars
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead 'Nighthawk' is Inspired By Stealth Aircraft
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45
Athlete-Only Auto Giveaways
Athlete-Only Auto Giveaways
The Adidas NFL Porsche Promo Offers Fast Rookies a Free Ride
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44
Friendly Seating Campaigns
Friendly Seating Campaigns
This Interactive Marketing Initiative Encourages Socializing on the Bus
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43
Elegantly Sculpted Interiors
Elegantly Sculpted Interiors
The Buick Avenir Interior Design Focuses on Craftsmanship
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42
Basketball-Inspired SUVs
Basketball-Inspired SUVs
The Kia K900 King James Edition Lets You Drive Like LeBron
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41
Advanced Electric Supercars
Advanced Electric Supercars
The NanoFlowcell AG Quat F Sports a Liquid Battery and Can Hit 186 Mph
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40
Glow-In-the-Dark Cars
Glow-In-the-Dark Cars
The Nissan Leaf Electric Car Glows Green In the Dark
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39
Extreme Bejeweled SUVs
Extreme Bejeweled SUVs
The $1.5 Million Swarovski Kuga Takes Luxury Options to the Next Level
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38
Bike-Tracking Tail Lights
Bike-Tracking Tail Lights
The BTrack Tail Light Lets You Track Your Stolen or Lost Bike
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37
Camera-Embedded Bike Lights
Camera-Embedded Bike Lights
The Fly12 Bicycle Headlight Includes an HD Camera
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36
In-Vehicle Laptop Mounts
In-Vehicle Laptop Mounts
The Universal Vehicle Laptop Mount Allows Users to Compute on the Go
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35
Smart Parking Solutions
Smart Parking Solutions
ParkSmart Helps Make Metropolitan Life Easier
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34
Smartwatch Car Apps
Smartwatch Car Apps
The Apple Watch Tesla App Lets Wearer's Control Their Ride from their Wrist
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33
Organizational Adhesive Auto Accessories
Organizational Adhesive Auto Accessories
The Grip Strip Helps Your Vehicle or Home Stay Organized
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32
Revolutionary British Supercars
Revolutionary British Supercars
The Aston Martin Vulcan Embraces A Fresh Design Language
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31
Steering Wheel Desks
Steering Wheel Desks
Wheelmate by AutoExec Turns Cars into On-the-Go Offices
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30
Tiny Pink Trailers
Tiny Pink Trailers
This Girls' Toy Tractor Shows How a Macho Machine Can Be Made Fun and Feminine
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29
Fearsome Naval Vessels
Fearsome Naval Vessels
The Lockheed Martin-Built Sea Slice is Up For Sale
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28
Handlebar-Flipping Bicycle Attachments
Handlebar-Flipping Bicycle Attachments
FlipCrown Makes It Easier to Cram Your Bicycle Anywhere
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27
Upside Down Car Installatoins
Upside Down Car Installatoins
Alex Chinneck & Vauxhall Collaborated For This Dizzying Installation
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26
Metallic Hybrid Superyachts
Metallic Hybrid Superyachts
The Savannah is the World's First Hybrid Superyacht
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25
Futuristic Feline Motorbikes
Futuristic Feline Motorbikes
The Feline One is a Peculiar and Powerful Motorbike
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24
Sinister Tuned-Up Cars
Sinister Tuned-Up Cars
The Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe Offers Ridiculous Speed and Performance
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23
Solar-Powered E-Bikes
Solar-Powered E-Bikes
The Leaos Solar E-Bike is Fitted With Solar Panels
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22
Car Computer Stations
Car Computer Stations
Mobil Office's Car Laptop Stand Doubles as a Place to Power Up
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21
DIY Laptop Stands
DIY Laptop Stands
Mike Davis Forewent Typical Laptop Mounts in Favor of His Own Stand
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20
3D-Printed Auto Opportunities
3D-Printed Auto Opportunities
Researchers Point the Way to Innovative Applications in Car Making
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19
Futuristic Supercar Concepts
Futuristic Supercar Concepts
The Alpine Vision Gran Turismo Celebrates the Brand's 60th Birthday
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18
Glamorous Glass Sailboats
Glamorous Glass Sailboats
The Oxseagen Yacht Features a Windowed Midsection for Great Ocean Views
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17
Elegant Sporty Cars
Elegant Sporty Cars
Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe is the World's Fastest All-Wheel-Drive Coupe
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16
Aerodynamic Smart Helmets
Aerodynamic Smart Helmets
The Nand Logic Smart Helmet Features Rear View Cameras and Turn Signals
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15
Bicycle Umbrellas
Bicycle Umbrellas
The LeafxPro Bicycle Umbrella Keeps Cyclists Dry
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14
Hedgehog-Inspired Airbags
Hedgehog-Inspired Airbags
The i Gel Full-Body Airbag Acts As a Personal Protective Coccoon
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13
Mobile Office Car Organizers
Mobile Office Car Organizers
This Auto Accessory is Made for On-the-Go Workers
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12
Powered Cargo Bikes
Powered Cargo Bikes
The Urban2 is Ready to Carry You and Your Many Effects Up to 28 Miles Per Hour
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11
Specialized Snow Cycles
Specialized Snow Cycles
Sno Vehicle was Designed to Accommodate Avid Cyclists in the Wintertime
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10
Teardrop Trailers
Teardrop Trailers
The Hutte Hut Teardrop Trailer Fits Two
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9
Expansive Open-Air Yachts
Expansive Open-Air Yachts
ISA Yachts' Yara 44 Boasts 50% More Usable Outdoor Space
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8
Customizable Floating Homes
Customizable Floating Homes
The DutchCatTwelve Yacht Can Function As a Second Home
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7
Roof Rack Camping Shelters
Roof Rack Camping Shelters
This Very Portable Carport Tent Provides Cover During Road Trips
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6
Personalized Ride Campaigns
Personalized Ride Campaigns
This SKODA Car Marketing Stunt Harnesses the Power of AR Technology
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5
Detachable Superyacht Designs
Detachable Superyacht Designs
Studio Pastrovich's X R-Evolution Features Pods That Separate
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4
$1 Million SUVs
$1 Million SUVs
The Mercedes-Benz G63 is Further Fortified by Armored Vehicle Company Inkas Group
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3
Eco Jumbo Jets
Eco Jumbo Jets
The Progress Eagle Aircraft Seats 800 and Employs Sustainable Energy
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2
Rugged Expedition Vehicles
Rugged Expedition Vehicles
The EX 366 Can Navigate Any Terrain
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1
Compact Driverless Cars
Compact Driverless Cars
This Autonomous Smart Car Paves the Way for Safe Vehicular Transportation
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