These September 2020 auto trends range from virtual automotive launches to automotive podcast series.
BMW's Hynopolis podcast series i a notable example and can be accessed across a variety of major podcast platforms. Consisting of six short episodes, the branded podcast programming aims to immerse viewers into BMW's vision for the future of mobility and was created in partnership with sci-fi author Robert Valentine. The marketing move speaks to the brand's interest in storytelling and going beyond traditional auto advertising to entice consumers.
Kandi America's virtual car launch is another notable example and unveiled the brand's Kandi K23 and K27 electric vehicle models. Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the brand aimed to engage and surprise consumers during a time when a physical car launch events weren't possible due to social distancing safety measures and public gathering restrictions.
Top 35 Auto Trends in September
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Chassis-Mounted SUV Campers
The 'GEHOcab' Has Carbon Fiber Components for Lightweight Rigidity
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Adventurously Aggressive Pickups
The 2021 RAM 1500 TRX Off-Road Truck Brings a Concept to Fruition
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Wedge-Shaped Supercars
The Conceptual Lancia Cargo Stratos Pushes Design Boundaries
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Car Cabin Sanitizer Dispensers
The 'CARhandGEL' Vehicle Hand Sanitizer Dispenser is Compact
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Weekend Warrior Camper Vans
The Volkswagen Caddy Mini-Camper Has 19 Assistance Systems
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Futuristic Healthcare Vehicles
The Manyone 'NemBot' Autonomous Robotic Vehicle is Well-Equipped
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Limited-Edition Electric SUVs
The Twisted Automotive Electrified Defender 90 is Sporty
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Eco-Friendly Wiper Blades
The Schedge Refillable Windshield Wiper Blades Limit Waste
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Short-Distance Transport Pods
The Conceptual 'OTO' Autonomous Shared Vehicle is Easily Accessed
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Neo-Retro Motorcycle Designs
The Custom-Built Blechmann R18 Motorcycle is a Showstopper
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Off-Road Exploration Camper Vehicles
The Jeep Gladiator Farout Overlander Concept is Well-Equipped
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Low-Profile Vehicle Roof Racks
The ARB Base Rack is Strong and Customizable
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Restaurant Road Trip Maps
Chili's Created Road Trip Routes with Attractions & Restaurant Stops
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Virtual Automotive Launches
Kandi America Hosted a Live Virtual Launch Online
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Futuristic Vehicle Control Joysticks
This Conceptual BMW Autonomous Vehicle Joystick is Intuitive
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QSR Social Media Giveaways
Dunkin' Launched a Social Media Competition with a Branded RV
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Eco Aerodynamic SUVs
The Volkswagen ID.4 Offers 310 Miles of Range and More
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Theatrical Drive-In Experiences
Secret Cinema's "Drive-Into" Shares Stranger Things Scenes
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Inaugural Electric Car Releases
Cadillac Will Launch Its First-Ever EV Which is Titled the Lyriq
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Sports Car-Inspired SUVs
The 2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed Has a Top Speed of 190mph
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Conceptual Cross-Water Travel
Crosswater Autonomously Carries 15 People Across Water
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Eco Commercial Delivery Vans
The Bollinger Motors 'Deliver-E' Has a Low Floor for Easy Loading
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Heritage-Honoring Auto Designs
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Pays Homage to Detroit with a Large Map
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Branded Automotive Podcasts Launches
BMW Created the Hypnopolis Podcast Entertainment Podcast
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History-Honoring Concept Coupes
The BMW 6 Concept by Grigory Butin Retains Some Familiar Features
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Sustainable Battery Cycles
The BMW Group is Developing Innovative and Recyclable Battery Cells
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Behind-the-Scenes Automotive Podcasts
Toyota is Reworking Its 'Toyota Untold' Podcast Series
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Boxy Heritage-Honoring Vehicles
The Conceptual Volvo Lådan Pays Homage to the Brand's History
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Calendar Integrated Driving Platforms
Android Auto Will Now Feature Google Calendar Integration
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Hydrogen-Powered Supercars
The Hyperion XP-1 Reaches a Top Speed of 220mph
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ASMR Car Wash Videos
BMW's Calm Wash is a Stress-Relieving Car Wash Video
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Luxury Car Subscription Services
Porsche Recently Added a Single Vehicle Option to Porsche Drive
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Autonomous Taxi Service Lunches
AutoX Created a Robotaxi Service for Individuals in Shanghai
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Electric Car Branding Announcements
Hyundai Announced It Will Use Its Ioniq Brand for All EVs
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Eco-Friendly Automotive Partnerships
Subaru Created a New Ad as Part of Subaru Loves the Earth
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Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles
The UTV By Hyundai Delivers a Modern Design Language
Ultra-Modern Bi-Tone CUVs
The Toyota C-HR prologue Will Launch in 2024
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Automatic Electric Rebranding
Lancia is Rebranding Itself Entirely as an EV-Only Company
Car-Branded Sneaker Collaboratioons
Porsche and PUMA Announce New Shoe Silhouettes for 2023
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
Luxury Auto-Branded Footwear Collections
Automobili Lamborghini and Tod's Release New Designs
Celebratory Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
The 2023 Toyota Prius Marks Over 25 Years of the Model
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles
The Toyota Aygo X UNDERCOVER is Limited to 5,000 Examples
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
Zero-Emission Race Cars
Karfidov lab designs the Formula Polestar for the future
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Autonomous Showroom Concepts
JIDU's Dealership Experience Lets Buyers Watch Their Car Pilot Itself
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Electrified Classic Saloon Cars
Audi Has Outfitted a Vintage 'NSU Prinz 4' With An Electric Motor
Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series
The Saloon and Space-Hub Join Honda's Sustainable 0 Series
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
Porsche and Daniel Arsham to Reveal The NEBULA 928 Model at SXSW
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Auto Brand Golf Experiences
The Genesis Invitational 2024 Featured an Immersive Media Experience
Panoramic Automotive Cockpits
This Cockpit Offers Stunning Customization & Display Capabilities
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
Hispanic Hair Care Campaigns
Acast and Henkel Fostered Positive Conversations in a New Campaign
Cartoon-Branded Concept Cars
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept Has Specialty Branding
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Inviting Contemporary Auto Dealerships
Rivian’s Spaces Aims to Disrupt the Auto Retail Space
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Car-Backed Apparel Capsules
Honda x 88rising Drop Capsule Collection
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Tech Brand Vehicle Features
Sony and Honda's Collaborative 'Afeela' Car Boasts Entertainment Tech
Consolidated Automotive Apps
The 'Fisker' App Caters to Every Aspect Of the Customer Experience
Online Car Platforms
Hyundai Partners with Amazon for Online Car Sales, Integrates Alexa
All-Electric Luxury Cars
Lamborghini Unveils the Lanzador Concept, Its Inaugural All-Electric Auto
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
Sneaker-Resembling Electric SUVs
New Balance and Nissan Join Forces on the Special 327 Edition
Tech-Rich Compact Cars
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Comes in Three Models
Game-Exclusive Concept Cars
Ferrari's Vision Hybrid Race Vehicle Drops of Gran Turismo 7
Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns
The BMW 'Dare to be You' Campaign Stars Naomi Campbell
Virtual Metaverse Supercars
Cupra Unveils the DarkRebel All-Electric Virtual Vehicle
Emoting-Grille Car Concepts
BMW's I Vision Dee Concept Creates a Digitalized Driving Experience
EV Automobile Re-Brandings
Honda Unveils a New Striped-Down Logo for the Future Cars
AI-Driven Newsletter Summaries
CruiseLetter Summarizes News into Mini Podcasts
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
Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads
Škoda 'Hijacks' Competitors in Innovative Marketing Campaign
Athletically Sleek SUV Models
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Comes in Several Power Options
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
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
Collaborative Electric Vehicle Brands
Renault and Geely Have Partnered to Create Ampere
Museum-Run Car Design Courses
Petersen Automotive Museum Launches Online Courses
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Human-Like Automotive Assistants
The Mercedes MBUX Virtual Assistant Has Four Emotional Profiles
All-Electric Vehicle Multiverse Ads
Acura Launches Its New World. Same Energy. Campaign
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Smart Drive Systems
Panasonic Automotive Updated its SkipGen Drive System with Assistants
AI Podcasting Research
GuestLab Produces AI-Driven Podcast Guest Research
Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts
The Lexus LX 600 Premium AAP Build Has a Striking Wrap
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
Collaboration Prototype Electric Vehicles
The Sony x Honda Afeela EV Was Unveiled at CES 2023
Automotive Audio Accessories
The Automobili Lamborghini x Master & Dynamic Collection is Stylish
Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars
The Volkswagen ID.X Performance Maximizes Electric Capabilities
Empowering Motorsport Panels
'Mavericks of Motorsport' Kicked Off Grand Prix Weekend in Montreal
Robust Electric Subcompact SUVs
The Škoda Epiq is the First of Six Upcoming EVs
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Car-Themed Tech Accessories
CASETiFY and Daniel Arsham Launch the Nebula-Themed Tech Collection
EV Market Expansions
XPeng is Expanding to Three New European Markets with a New EV
Sleek Sedan Models
Kia Unveiled the 'K4' as its Successor to the Small Forte Sedan
Dynamic Car-Themed Structures
Daniel Arsham Presents the New VEILED PORSCHE 930 Turbo
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Electric Car Subscription Plans
Hyundai Launched an EV Subscription Service Plan Called Evolve+
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Social Podcast Video Apps
Algo for Podcasts Helps Podcasters Create Engaging Content
Generative AI Infotainment Systems
Microsoft and TomTom Have Partnered for Generative AI in Cars
Lifestyle Concept Vehicles
Audi Unveiled the 'Activesphere' Concept in a Short Teaser
Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks
Porsche and Vodafone Launched a 5G Hybrid Mobile Private Network
Next-Gen Safety SUV Models
The Renault Symbioz Hybrid SUV is Modern and Fuel-Efficient
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Esports Automotive Deals
Team Vitality and KIA Confirm a Two-Year Partnership for Content Creation
AI Built-In Cars
Baidu Launches the First Electric Car to Have ChatGPT-Style Functions
All-Electric Sports Cars
Porsche's Vision 357 Speedster is an Ultra-Luxurious Model
Personalized Podcast Platforms
The 'iListen' Platform Turns Articles into Audio Content
Intelligent Infotainment System Updates
Gm Will Move to a New Google Infotainment System for EVs
Transparent Modern Auto Updates
The Renault Twingo Gets Another New Design Iteration
Vehicle-Focused App Updates
Tesla Launches a Powerful New Update for its Mobile App
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
AI-Assisted Car Shopping Apps
The CoPilot App Eliminates Barriers in Digital Car Shopping
Platform Podcast Transcriptions
Apple Announces its New Transcribed Apple Podcast Features
Ultra-Premium Electric Hypercars
HiPhi Unveils the New HiPhi A Electric Hypercar
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
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
Miniscule Electric SUVs
The 'VF 3' Mini SUV is a Powerfully Compact Vehicle
Luxury Car Brand Speakers
The Porsche Design 911 Speaker 2.0 is as Sleek as the Sports Car
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
Nissan Presents a Look at the Hyper Adventure Digital Concept
Game Controller Steering Wheels
Sony and Honda Unveil a Unique Touch to the Afeela Sedan
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Collaboration Automotive Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition is Powerful
Software-Defined Collaborative Vehicles
Google and Renault Work Together on a New Digital Car
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
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Electric Ride-Share Partnerships
Uber and Hertz are Making Electric Vehicles Accessible to Drivers
Ultra-Fast Production Electric Cars
The New Polestar 4 EV is Expected to Debut in Shanghai
AI Podcast Transcribing
Podnotes Can Create Blogs, Summaries, and Social Posts for Podcasts
Advanced Automotive Systems
Waze Gets its Own Built-in 'Renault' Car App for the First Time
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Real-Time Tailored News Podcasts
Listen2.AI Delivers Real-Time News in Podcast Form
Music-App Podcast Expansions
YouTube Music is Adding Podcasts the the US Platform
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
Diverse Racing-Themed Podcasts
The Track Limits Podcast Shares an Insider Look into Motorsport
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Cross-Platform Car Key Features
The BMW Digital Key Can Now Be Shared Between iOS and Android
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Auto-Attuned Mobile Processors
This Processor Uses AI to Elevate and Support Smart Car Features