This collection of the top May 2020 auto trends identify several eco-friendly transportation solutions as well as an array of renderings of vehicles that, although seemingly futuristic, could be showing up on roadways sooner than we think.
Aside from the eco-friendly and the futuristic, we're also seeing vehicles for road trips and travel like the 2020 Airstream Classic Travel Trailer be introduced as warm weather sees consumers itching to hit the open road. The arrival of warm weather is also bringing with it several electric motorcycle styles that all allow riders to take to the open road or get around their city on their own terms in a sustainable way.
Finally, there are several conceptual automotive designs like the 'IRIS' electric car that reacts to the driver's music to create a visual display on the road and also the Bugatti La Finale that pays homage to the internal combustion engine.
Top 30 Auto Trends in May
From Engine-Honoring Concept Cars to Protective Futuristic SUVs:
Michael Hemsworth — Jun 3, 2020 — Autos
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Protective Futuristic SUVs
The conceptual 'ARMORTRUCK' by Milen Ivanov Has 2,000 Horsepower
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Skeletal Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The Zooz Concept 01 Has a Top Speed of 60mph
28
Athletic Adventurer Camping Trailers
The Winnebago Hike Camper Accommodates Sports Gear
27
Modern Amenity Travel Trailers
The 2020 Airstream Classic Travel Trailer Has a Spacious Feel
26
Feature-Rich Overland Camper Vehicles
The 2020 EarthCruiser EXP Has a Four-Wheel Drive System
25
Safety-Focused eVTOL Aircrafts
The Jaunt Air Mobility 'ROSA' is Electric and Low-Noise
24
Retro-Styled Electric Motorcycles
The Katallis EV.500 Has an Old-Fashioned Aluminum Frame
23
Self-Driving Mobile Playgrounds
Nendo Introduces an Interesting Use for Autonomous Vehicles
22
Tow-Friendly Personal Submarines
The U-Boat Worx Nemo Offers Space for Two Passengers
21
Engine-Honoring Concept Cars
The Bugatti La Finale Highlights the Internal Combustion Engine
20
Family-Friendly Electric Minivans
The conceptual 'Brubaker Box' Has a Spacious Interior Cabin
19
Modular Electric Shipping Vehicles
The Conceptual Polestar 'OnTour' Has a 10-Wheel Design
18
Angular Eco Scooter Designs
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad Scooter by Carota Design is Futuristic
17
Multi-Use Zero-Emissions Vehicles
The Jaguar Land Rover 'Project Vector' is Safety-Focused
16
Muscular Carbon Fiber Supercars
The Conceptual Porsche Exclusive GT Has a Sinewy, Athletic Design
15
Curvaceous Road-Hugging Sports Cars
The Conceptual Koenigsegg 'Koenigsei' is Ultra-Chic
14
Elegantly Transformed Motorcycles
The Hookie BMW R NineT Cobra is Limited to Just 10 Examples
13
Illuminated Music-Reactive Vehicles
The 'IRIS' Conceptual Electric Car Creates a Light Show
12
Cost-Effective Electric Car Releases
Porsche is Producing Three Cheaper Versions of the Taycan EV
11
Compact Hybrid SUVs
The Toyota Yaris Cross will Launch in the UK and Europe in 2021
10
Autonomous Test Transportation
The Mayo Clinic is Using Autonomous Vehicles to Move COVID-19 Tests
9
Safety-Conscious EV Designs
Volvo's Polestar 2 Will Feature Autopilot and an Encased Battery
8
Pro Digital Race Competitions
Porsche is Hosting a Virtual Race Series with Professional Drivers
7
Novel Electrically-Powered Race Cars
Ford Recently Created Its First-Ever Electric Drag Race Car
6
Stay-Home Car Commercials
This Entire Honda Car Commercial Was Created from Home
5
Adjustable Kid-Friendly UTVs
The 2020 Polaris RANGER 150 EFI UTV is Suitable for Kids 10 and Up
4
Inaugural EV Releases
Karma Launched Its First Ever Electric Vehicle Named the Revero GTE
3
Intricate Multi-Layered Paint Jobs
Tesla Will Be Customizing Paint Jobs at Its Giga Berlin Factory
2
Eclectically Powered RWD Vehicle Releases
Tesla is Releasing Its Long-Range RWD Model 3 in China
1
Smart EV Charging Systems
The Tesla Powerwall Can Now Adjust Charging During a Power Outage
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Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Luxe Garage-Friendly Trailers
The Airstream Studio F. A. Porsche Concept Travel Trailer is Compact
Electric Bright Concept Trucks
The New Ram 1500 EV Concept Design is Just Unveiled
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles
The UTV By Hyundai Delivers a Modern Design Language
Minimalist Aggressive Electric SUVs
This Polestar 8 Concept by Salvatore Ville is Curvaceous
Ultra-Modern Bi-Tone CUVs
The Toyota C-HR prologue Will Launch in 2024
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
80s-Honoring Sports Cars
The DeLorean Next Generation Motors Model-JZD Has Gull-Winged Doors
Streamlined Digital EV Concepts
The INFINITI Vision Qe Concept Has a Sleek, Futuristic Form
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Off-Grid Workspace Vehicles
The Škoda Roadiaq Concept Car is Based on the Enyaq iV
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Théo Cauchy Designs the Buell XBE to Pay Homage
Celebratory Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
The 2023 Toyota Prius Marks Over 25 Years of the Model
Electric Glamping Vehicles
Taehyun Kim Designed This Compact Electric Vehicle, Called Haven
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs
The Audi Q4 55 e-tron Has 335-Horsepower and More
Luxury Off-Road Electric SUVs
The Range Rover Electric Prototype Has a New Traction Control System
Retro-Style Pop-Up Camper Vans
The Citroën Type Holidays Brings a Concept Vehicle to Production
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Italian Sports Car-Branded Chargers
This Conceptual Ferrari EV Charger Pays Tribute to the Brand
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Child-Centric Concept Cars
This Compact Luxury SUV Caters to the Needs Of Families With Kids
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Rugged Entry-Level Electric SUVs
The Rivian R3 Boasts a Dynamic and Practical Design
Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles
The Toyota Aygo X UNDERCOVER is Limited to 5,000 Examples
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Electric Five-Door Cars
This Vehicle is a Reimagined Version Of the 'Renault 5' Sports Car
Gilded Electric Supercar Concepts
The Yugo Ampera Concept by Marko Petrovic is Retro-Inspired
Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars
The Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept Merges the Past and Present
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
70s-Style Race Cars
The Hyundai N Vision 74 is Expected to Jump from Concept to Real Life
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Style-Conscious PHEVs
The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is Sleek, Speedy and Spacious
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Sculpted Electric Sports Cars
The Lexus Electrified Sport Concept Showcases Sweeping Lines
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
All-Electric SUV Concepts
The Toyota LAND CRUISER Se Concept is at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series
The Saloon and Space-Hub Join Honda's Sustainable 0 Series
Muscular Pickup Truck Concepts
The Nissan Yuga Pickup Truck Concept by Jobin Sunil is Stylish
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Sculpted Electric SUV Models
The Ford All-Electric Explorer Modernizes a Classic Model
Trailblazing Luxury Electric SUVs
The 'Range Rover Electric' Will Offer Flagship Amenities & Specs
Next-Generation BEV Collections
Toyota Announced its Upcoming 'Electrificiation' of Lexus
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Electric Mini Camper Vans
Vanderer Presents a Look at the New Citroën 2CV Electric Design
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Inaugural Fully Electric Cars
Maserati Debuted the Folgore Model During Milan Design Week
Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts
Fiat's New City Car Concept is Dubbed the Mega-Panda
Miniaturized Americana SUVs
The Conceptual Ford Mini Bronco by Naoto Kobayashi is Squarish
Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars
The 'EV Sport 01' Offers Powerful Performance In a Sleek Package
Lighting-Wrapped Concept Coupes
The 'Genesis GV80' Features An Unapologetically Sporty Aesthetic
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Style-Conscious Off-Road SUVs
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is Built on the TNGA-F Global Truck Platform
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
All-Electric Luxury Cars
Lamborghini Unveils the Lanzador Concept, Its Inaugural All-Electric Auto
Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles
The 2023 Nissan Ariya Surfwagon Concept is Fully Electric
Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars
Mini Set to Release the Eco-Friendly 2025 Mini Countryman SUV
Color-Changing Concept Cars
The BMW i Vision Dee Offers a Glimpse of the Future at CES 2023
Electric Luxe Concept Vehicles
Porsche Unveils a Look at the New Mission X Concept Hypercar
Tech-Rich Compact Cars
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Comes in Three Models
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Stylish Youth-Friendly Motorcycles
The Aprilia ELECTRICa Concept is Imagined for Kids
Special Edition Off-Road SUVs
These Jeep Concepts Were Unveiled for the 2024 Easter Jeep Safari
Electric Hybrid Vibrant Vehicles
GM Unveils the 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hybrid Through the Tools
Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles
Shane Baxley Designs the TWO8eSL Reinterpretation
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the Brand's First EV Yet
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
All-Electric Sleek Fastback Sedans
Volkswagen Presents the ID.7, an Electric Update
All-Metal Sports Cars
The Porsche 928 E Concept by Youngjai Jun Has a Retro-Future Design
Tech-Packed Electric SUVs
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE Offers 342-Miles of Range
Athletically Sleek SUV Models
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Comes in Several Power Options
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
Performance Electric Concept Cars
The Polestar O2 Concept is Designed with a Contoured Shape
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Efficient Tech-Packed Pickup Trucks
The 2024 Ford F-150 Comes in Several Hybrid Options and More
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles
The Lightweight 'Carice TC2' Prioritizes Nostalgic Aesthetics
Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts
The Lexus LX 600 Premium AAP Build Has a Striking Wrap
Weatherized Winter Concept Vehicles
Genesis Presents the Striking X Snow Speedium Concept
Sporty EV Concept Designs
The Lexus RZ Sport Concept Was at the Tokyo Auto Salon
Colorful Vivid Small Automobiles
Fiat Presents a New Colorful Update Transforming its Grey Cars
Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars
The Volkswagen ID.X Performance Maximizes Electric Capabilities
Electrified Supercar Concepts
Nissan Showcased the Hyper Force Concept Car at Japan Mobility Show
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Ultra-Efficient SUV Models
The Lexus RX 450h+ Plug-In Hybrid Electric SUV is Performance-Ready
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Luxurious Soft-Top Convertibles
Maserati Reveals Teaser Images of Its Next Granturismo Convertible
Lifestyle Concept Vehicles
Audi Unveiled the 'Activesphere' Concept in a Short Teaser
High-End Electric SUVs
Kia's CEO Confirmed the Upcoming Launch of the Kia EV9 GT Performance SUV
Inviting Curvaceous Electric SUVs
The Genesis Neolun Concept is High-Performance and Luxurious
Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles
The 2024 Acura ZDX EV Revives the Brand's Crossover Model
European Market Electric SUVs
The Jeep Avenger Electric SUV Offers Up to 250-Miles of Range
High-Power Hybrid SUV Models
The Renault Rafale Has the E-Tech Full Hybrid Powertrain and More
All-Electric Sports Cars
Porsche's Vision 357 Speedster is an Ultra-Luxurious Model
Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles
Porsche Announces the Updated 2025 Taycan Sports Sedan
Transparent Modern Auto Updates
The Renault Twingo Gets Another New Design Iteration
Custom-Modified Electric Vehicles
The NOVITEC Tesla Model Y Shows Off a Range of Updates
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs
Audi Presents the New Q8 55 e-tron SUV with a Fast Charge
Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs
Honda Unveils Its New All-Eclectic SUV Dubbed 'The Prologue'
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Immersive Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicles
Lotus Presents the Emeya Car with a Full Electric Build
Stylish Concept Electric Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has a Sleek Visual
Electric Super Sport Vehicles
Lamborghini's Upcoming 2024 Urus Features an Electric Drivetrain
Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
Nissan Presents a Look at the Hyper Adventure Digital Concept
Free Gas Giveaways
Autotrader is Giving Free Gas for One Year to 11 Lucky Winners
Cloud-Based Vehicle Customizations
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils a Custom Car Configuration Feature
Compact Electric SUVs
Volvo Delivers the New EX90 that is Set to Launch on June 7th
Six-Seater Adventure Vehicles
The Mitsubishi D:X Concept1 is Suited for Off-Road Adventures
Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles
Nissan Unveils a Look at the Max-Out EV Concept Converitible
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Dynamic Artful Car Designs
Julie Mehretu Unveils the Art-Adorned BMW M Hybrid V8 Car
Comfort-Centric Electric Cars
The Electre SUV by Lotus Boasts new Elevated Features
Updated Summer-Ready Electric Vehicles
The New EVs are Launched for BMW Summer 2023 Series
Price-Friendly All-Electric Premium SUVs
Volvo Unveils the New EX30 as a More Affordable Luxe SUV