October 2017 transportation trends reveal branded fast food initiatives, as well as continued innovations in the emerging industry of autonomous cars.
An example of the former is Burger King's branded bus that was created to promote the brand's first-ever location just outside of Brussels, Belgium. The branded bus was created in a collaboration with the transport company De Lijn, and offered free rides to the Burger King location in Auderghem.
An example of the latter is Semcon's 'Born to Drive' Initiative which turns standard cars into autonomous delivery vehicles. The initiative is yet to be introduced to the market and is currently in its prototype phase, but the software created to turn standard cars into autonomous ones includes the improvement of sensors and smart systems that are found in many modern cars.
Top 40 Transportation Trends in October
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Off-Grid Camper Vans
The Winnebago Revel Packs Everything for Short or Extended Trips
39
Hybridized Luxury Vessels
This Dynamiq Superyacht Brings Porsche's Auto Designs to the Seas
38
Triple-Row Tech-Laden SUVs
The BMW Concept X7 iPerformance Offers Exceptional Luxury and Style
37
Driver-Connected Vehicles
The Volvo Care Concept Car Accommodates Employee Needs
36
Battery-Boosted Luxury Yachts
This Electric Luxury Yacht is Powered By BMW Batteries
35
Inflatable Travel Bags
FREITAG's 'ZIPPELIN' is a Lightweight Travel Bag That Can Be Pumped
34
Furnished City Campaigns
IKEA's Wonderful Everyday Tour Shares Delights in Unexpected Places
33
Home-Connected Car Concepts
The Renault Symbioz Meshes With the Modern Connected Home
32
Futuristic Carsharing Concepts
The Smart Vision EQ Concept EV is Self-driving and All-electric
31
Electric Solar-Powered RVs
Dethleffs' 'e.home' is an Electric RV Covered in Thin-Film Solar Cells
30
Barnstorming Electric SUVs
The Hummer H1 Offers Beastly & Eco-Friendly Performance In One Package
29
Unconstrained Virtual Sports Cars
The Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo Imagines Tomorrow's Sports Car
28
Pharmaceutical Vending Machines
CVS Pharmacy is Launching a Wellness-Focused Convenience Machine
27
Stylishly Modified Electric Vehicles
The Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 is Sporty and Speedy
26
Induction Charging Electric Vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA Offers Ample Charging Options
25
Autonomous Delivery Car Platforms
This Service Turns Normal Cars Into Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
24
Seniors-Shuttling Autonomous Cars
This Rural Driverless Shuttle Bus Trial Transports the Elderly
23
Miniature Electric Cars
Mini Used 3D Printing to Realize the 'Mini Electric Concept'
22
Sedan-Inspired Bicycles
This Aluminum Frame Bicycle Celebrates BMW's All-New Sedan
21
Aggressive Off-Road Trucks
The Shelby Raptor Combines Ruggedness and All-American Automotive Style
20
Turbocharged Hatchback Cars
The Renault Megane R.S. Blends Compact Looks With Big-Time Performance
19
Rugged Off-Road SUVs
The Land Rover Discovery SVX Blends Durability With Luxury
18
Cyclist-Detecting Sedans
This Turbocharged Sedan Keeps An Eye On Pedestrians and Cyclists
17
Gargantuan Electric Dump Trucks
This Komatsu Truck is the World's Biggest Electric Vehicle
16
Proactive Self-Driving SUVs
The Audi Elaine Can Drive Itself to Parking Spots Without Your Help
15
Eco-Friendly Luxury Sedans
The Mercedes S-Class Is Now Available With A Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
14
Trailblazing Electric Buses
The Catalyst E2 Max Boasts the Largest Range Of Any Electric Vehicle
13
Incentivized Cycling Apps
The Biklio App Offers Discounts & Rewards to Consistent Cyclists
12
Potently Elegant Vehicles
This New Audi Wagon Offers Turbocharged Performance In a Stylish Package
11
Autonomous Rideshare Services
Lyft and Drive.ai are Offering a New Way for People to Get Around
10
Galvanized Gas-Electric Crossovers
This Honda Compact Crossover is Powered By a Generator Motor
9
Drift-Enabling Cars
This Rear-Wheel Drive Car Encourages Drivers to Get Sideways
8
Single-Pedal Electric Cars
This Innovative Electric Car Lets Drivers Ignore Their Brake Pedal
7
Trailblazing Electric Trucks
The Fuso eCanter is the First Ever Series Production Electric Truck
6
Burger Chain Buses
Burger King Launched a Fast Food Bus to Take People to Its Restaurant
5
Retro-Styled Electric Cars
The Jaguar E-Type Zero Looks Like a Model From the 1960s
4
Electrifying Car Race Competitions
This Jaguar Race Series Uses Production Battery-Electric Cars
3
Car-Integrated Drone Races
Jaguar's 'Game of Drones' Shows Off the XJL's Spacious Cabin
2
Garbage-Derived Jet Fuels
British Airways Wants to Use Fuel Extracted From Household Garbage
1
Reactionary AI Vehicles
The Audi Aicon Communicates with Passengers and Features Headlight 'Eyes'
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Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Electric Autonomous Tractors
CNH Industrial Introduces the New Holland T4 Electric Power
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Smartphone Seating Campaigns
This Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Promotion Takes Over Bus Shelters
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Digital-Oriented Restaurant Redesigns
Wendy's Rolls Out New Design Concept, 'Global Next Gen'
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles
The Robotic City Car by Facundo Castellano is Futuristic
Autonomous Showroom Concepts
JIDU's Dealership Experience Lets Buyers Watch Their Car Pilot Itself
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
Tech Brand Tractor Models
The Conceptual Apple Tractor Pro by Sergiy Dvornytskyy is Minimalist
Underground Delivery Systems
Wendy's & Pipedream are Changing Mobile Order Delivery
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Friendly Business Delivery Trucks
The 'ORCA' Autonomous Delivery Truck Has a Friendly Form
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Virtual In-Car Tour Guides
Mercedes Launches Its New Voice-Activated 'Tourguide' Technology
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Omnidirectional Autonomous Vehicle Tires
The Hankook Tire 'Wheelbot' Supports Future Vehicles
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Bold Burger Lineups
Huddle House Has Begun Testing a Bold Burger Lineup and a New Sandwich Lineup
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Checkers Collaborates with Hi Auto to Streamline the Drive-Thru Experience
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Autonomous Gas-Pumping Robots
Autofuel is a New Robotic Refueling System Catered for Drivers
Robot-Enabled Locker Deliveries
Ottobot Lockers Brings a Delivery Innovation to CES 2024
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Autonomous Robotic Pizza Deliveries
Pizza Hut and Serve Robotics Have Teamed Up in Canada
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Last-Mile Meal Kit Deliveries
The HelloFresh Delivery Fleet is Rolling Out in the UK
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Electric Freight Trucks
Mercedes-Benz Debuted the eActros LongHaul Prototype Truck
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Autonomous Driving Initiatives
Volkswagen Announced a New Partnership with 'Mobileye'
QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
Wendy's, DoorDash and Wing Join to Fly Food to Customers
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Virtual QSR Drive-Thrus
Smashburger Unveils its First Virtual Drive-Thru Window
AI Drive-Thru Platforms
"Tori" Enhances the Experience of Ordering at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Automated Functioning QSRs
A Robotic McDonald's May be Slowly in the Works with New Location
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Multinational Electric Trucks
Foxconn is Releasing Two Electric Trucks in Asia and North America
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Medium-Duty Electric Trucks
The Motiv Power System 'Argo' Trucks Will Hit the Road in 2024
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks
Porsche and Vodafone Launched a 5G Hybrid Mobile Private Network
Autonomous Towing Vehicles
Burro Launches a New Towing Robot for Labor-Saving Purposes
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Self-Driving Delivery Truck Solutions
Waabi Announces its New Plug-And-Play Autonomous Trucks
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Robotic Locker-Style Deliveries
Ottonomy Teams Up with Harbor Lockers for the 'Ottobot Locker'
Accessible Driverless Public Buses
Treasure Island Rolls Out the Loop Program in San Francisco
Exclusive Culinary Road Trips
Turo Partners with MICHELIN Guide for Exclusive Experience
Digital-Only Drive-Through Lanes
UXUS Designs a Smaller McDonald’s in Forth Worth, Texas
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Virtual Restaurant Drive-Thrus
Smashburger's Virtual Drive-Thru Offers Convenience & Accessibility
AV-Operated Airport Rides
Waymo Delivers the Robotaxis to Take Trips to the Phoenix Airport
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Football Weekend QSR Promotions
The Wendy's Deal-ivery Promotion Offers Ample Deals
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Curbside Cafe Delivery Services
Target Fuses its Drive-Up Service with In-Store Starbucks Pickup
Drive-Thru Conveyor Belts
This McDonald's Drive-Thru Supports Customers on the Go
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Driverless Airport Parking Services
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch Launch a New Service in Stuttgart
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Privacy-Focused Uber Features
Uber Launches Industry-First Privacy Features
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Safety-Promoting Logistics Services
Drivewyze Debuts a Complimentary Service Dubbed Drivewyze Free
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Software-Defined Collaborative Vehicles
Google and Renault Work Together on a New Digital Car
Real-Time Transit Updates
Moovit Users Can Now Track Transit Vehicles on the Map in Real Time
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Electric Ride-Share Partnerships
Uber and Hertz are Making Electric Vehicles Accessible to Drivers
Automotive Semiconductor Partnerships
BOS Semiconductors Launches a Partnership with Tenstorrent
Autonomous Robot Taxis
Uber Partners with Motional to Become Completely Driverless by 2023
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Conceptual Sci-Fi Sneakers
no-brainer* Pioneers a Pair of Bumblebee-Inspired Transformer Sneakers
Advanced Automotive Systems
Waze Gets its Own Built-in 'Renault' Car App for the First Time
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Playful Hamburger Campaigns
McDonald's is Asking the Public to Catch Hamburglar in the Burgercuda
Transportation-Focused Esports Deals
Astralis Partners with Car Subscription Company :Dribe
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Turn-By-Turn Truck Navigation Apps
Austosled Adds GPS Navigation to Its Signature Mobile App