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Engine Trend Report

Explore Crowd-Generated Research in Today's Motor Sector

— March 10, 2012 — Autos
The auto industry has recovered nicely since going into turmoil a few years back. One of the ways it rebounded was by adjusting its design and performance aspects in modern vehicles, especially when it comes to engines. Trend Hunter's Engine Trend Report features cutting-edge innovations made in the auto sector, from eco-friendly engines to supercharged gas guzzlers.

Financially speaking, times are still tough for a lot of people, as the struggle continues to make ends meet. On top of that, gas prices continue to climb, putting even more pressure on the wallets of the working class. But thanks to innovative breakthroughs in engine design and construction, consumers remain willing to purchase vehicles. In our report, users will be exposed to 250 examples of engine research and 27 PRO Trends, including Branded Racing, Borrowed Luxury and Zero Carbon, giving you a clearer picture of the key patterns and driving forces attracting today's frugal car buyers.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Engines - The trend towards eco-friendly engines presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the auto industry to develop and market vehicles with reduced carbon footprint.
2. Supercharged Gas Guzzlers - The demand for supercharged gas guzzlers creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the auto industry to leverage powerful engine technologies while addressing concerns about fuel efficiency.
3. Branded Racing - The Branded Racing trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the auto industry to collaborate with racing brands and integrate high-performance features into mainstream vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can leverage trends in engine design and performance to create innovative vehicles that cater to consumers' evolving needs and preferences.
2. Energy - The energy industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in developing eco-friendly engine technologies that promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions.
3. Luxury - The luxury industry can capitalize on the Borrowed Luxury trend by partnering with the auto industry to offer high-end vehicles with powerful engines as a status symbol for affluent consumers.
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