This micro autos trend report features the top autos trends and innovations in 2008. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our autos trend database, which now has more than 1528 autos trends.
If you are looking for professional autos trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - From 6 wheel super cars to extreme hurricane street tubing, 2008's auto trends are over the top. In 2008, ideas such as all wooden super cars and homemade fuel dominated as innovations. One thing is for sure, 2009 is going to have to put the pedal to the metal to catch up to these auto trends and innovations from 2008.
Top 20 Autos Trends and Innovations in 2008
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Toyota Prius Campaign
Prostitute, Lover, Killer
18
Designer Concept Bicycles
Bike To The Future
17
6 Wheel Supercars
Covini C6W
16
Personalized Ultra Luxury Cars
Rolls Royce Pimped Out
15
British Motor Show Highlights
Chevy Camaro 2010 Steals The Show
14
World's First Wooden Supercar
The Splinter
13
Ronaldo Races Bugatti
Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Viral
12
Swanky VIP Rooms on Wheels
Luxury Limousine Interiors
11
Killing Animals For Oil
Toyota Prius Awareness Campaign
10
Air-Powered Cars
The MDI AirPod
9
Super Sized Motorcycles
The Gunbus 410 by Clemens Leonhart
8
Street Racer Unicycles
The Uno is an Unusual Ride
7
Billboards Made of Money
Chevrolet Aveo Penny Billboard Disappears in Minutes
6
Cars of 2028
3 Futuristic Volkswagen Concepts
5
Credit Crunch Supercars
Man Builds Lamborghini in Cellar
4
Extreme Hurricane Street Tubing
Tropical Storm Fay Mishap
3
2 for 1 Truck Sales
Extreme Dodge Dealer Incentives
2
Extreme Sports Fusion
Rally Car Racing Meets Snowboarding
1
9 Ugliest Cars Ever Made
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Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Radically Redesigned Off-Road SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Has a Hybrid Motor and Lower Price
Japanese Concept-Inspired Vehicles
Daniel Arsham Launches a Remodeled Porsche 1955 ‘356 Speedster’
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
All-Electric Camper Van Designs
Alpincamper Turned the Volkswagen ID. Buzz into a Camper Van
Modular Customization Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Arrival ANT is Designed for London Streets
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
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
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Retro 70s-Inspired Vehicles
Caterham Added the 'Super Seven 600' and 2000 to its Heritage Range
Miniature Pod-Like Electric Chargers
The AUTEV is a Portable Robot that Charges Vehicles
Luxury Auto-Branded Footwear Collections
Automobili Lamborghini and Tod's Release New Designs
Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars
Catawiki Transforms the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle into a Cabin
Luxury Off-Road Electric SUVs
The Range Rover Electric Prototype Has a New Traction Control System
Video Game-Like Sports Cars
The Milano Vision GT by Alex Imnadze Baldini is Streamlined
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
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
Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles
The Toyota Aygo X UNDERCOVER is Limited to 5,000 Examples
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Reimagined Open-Top Supercars
Gordon Murray's Latest Supercar Features a Stylish Open Cockpit
Gilded Electric Supercar Concepts
The Yugo Ampera Concept by Marko Petrovic is Retro-Inspired
Electric Five-Door Cars
This Vehicle is a Reimagined Version Of the 'Renault 5' Sports Car
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
70s-Style Race Cars
The Hyundai N Vision 74 is Expected to Jump from Concept to Real Life
High-Performance Sports Car Models
The 2024 Ford Mustang GTD is Limited-Edition and Ultra-Sporty
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
Monstrously Powerful Megacars
This Special-Edition Koenigsegg Car Produces 2,300 Horsepower
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
Cyberpunk-Inspired Sports Cars
Lamborghini and Ikeuchi Hiroto Customized a Lamborghini Huracán STO
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
Exoskeleton-Free Hypercar Designs
The Bugatti Bolide Achieves Over 310mph on the Track
Electrified Classic Saloon Cars
Audi Has Outfitted a Vintage 'NSU Prinz 4' With An Electric Motor
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles
Mercedes-AMG Launches a Golden Grand Edition G-Wagen
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
All-Electric SUV Concepts
The Toyota LAND CRUISER Se Concept is at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Rattan Detailed Custom Cars
The Fiat 500 Spiaggina is a Fully Electric Retro Vehicle
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
Porsche and Daniel Arsham to Reveal The NEBULA 928 Model at SXSW
Auto Brand Golf Experiences
The Genesis Invitational 2024 Featured an Immersive Media Experience
Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars
Anders Hermansen Designs the Grip Car for Teenage Engineering
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
Electric Mini Camper Vans
Vanderer Presents a Look at the New Citroën 2CV Electric Design
Automotive Material Gowns
IAC Group Crafted a Bespoke Dress from Sustainable Materials
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
Stylish High-End Midsize SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is an All-New Option
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
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Reimagined Iconic SUVs
The 'Hofele G-Class' Features Optimized Exterior Styling Cues
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Car-Backed Apparel Capsules
Honda x 88rising Drop Capsule Collection
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
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
Tech-Rich Compact Cars
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Comes in Three Models
Electric Luxe Concept Vehicles
Porsche Unveils a Look at the New Mission X Concept Hypercar
Game-Exclusive Concept Cars
Ferrari's Vision Hybrid Race Vehicle Drops of Gran Turismo 7
Style-Conscious Off-Road SUVs
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is Built on the TNGA-F Global Truck Platform
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
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
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
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Museum-Run Car Design Courses
Petersen Automotive Museum Launches Online Courses
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Next-Gen Safety SUV Models
The Renault Symbioz Hybrid SUV is Modern and Fuel-Efficient
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
Retro Car Design Houses
Rezvani will Debut its Retro Brand with the 'RR1' Coupe
Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts
The Lexus LX 600 Premium AAP Build Has a Striking Wrap
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
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Conceptual Electric Pickup Trucks
The 'VF Wild' is a Mid-Size Pickup With Extra-Large Features
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
Luxurious Soft-Top Convertibles
Maserati Reveals Teaser Images of Its Next Granturismo Convertible
Retro-Inspired Free Wheeling Cars
Ford Presents the 2024 Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Vehicle
Automobile-Inspired Wedding Bands
U-Treasure Presents New Wedding Bands Inspired by Honda
Masterfully Modified SUVs
The Latest 'Brabus' SUV Offers 900 Horsepower & Transmission Switching
Nostalgic Muscle Cars
AC Cars will Debut a Shelby Roadster-Inspired, 654-HP 'AC Cobra'
Lifestyle Concept Vehicles
Audi Unveiled the 'Activesphere' Concept in a Short Teaser
Italian V12 Supercars
Lamborghini Announced the 'Revuelto' High-Performance Supercar
Redefined Limited Custom Automobiles
Totem Automobili's GTAmodificata Honors the Alfa Romeo
Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles
The 2024 Acura ZDX EV Revives the Brand's Crossover Model
Innovative Smart Cockpit Designs
AUO is Set to Debut the The Smart Cockpit 2024 at CES
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
All-Electric Sports Cars
Porsche's Vision 357 Speedster is an Ultra-Luxurious Model
Sleek Inaugural Electric Vehicles
Vinfast Presents its Inaugural EV in the Form of the VF 8
Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles
Porsche Announces the Updated 2025 Taycan Sports Sedan
Transparent Modern Auto Updates
The Renault Twingo Gets Another New Design Iteration
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
HW Electric Designs a Modular Sustainable Electric Minivan
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
Anniversary-Honoring Manual Supercars
The Aston Martin Valour Celebrates 110 Years of the Brand
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs
Honda Unveils Its New All-Eclectic SUV Dubbed 'The Prologue'
Ultra-Premium Electric Hypercars
HiPhi Unveils the New HiPhi A Electric Hypercar
Automated Multipurpose Farming Vehicles
The 'VKTOR' Autonomous Farming Vehicle is Advanced
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Miniscule Electric SUVs
The 'VF 3' Mini SUV is a Powerfully Compact Vehicle
Electric Super Sport Vehicles
Lamborghini's Upcoming 2024 Urus Features an Electric Drivetrain
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
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
Hydrogen-Electric Racecars
The ACO and H24Project Unveiled 'MissionH24,' an Eco-Friendly Supercar
Safety-Focused Microcontroller Chips
Green Hills Launches the Infineon Aurix TC4x Software Chips
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
Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles
Sunset Tower Now Allows Guests to Cruise in Rented Automobiles
453-HP Sports Cars
BMW Reveals Its Newest High-Performance Vehicle, the Second-Generation 'M2'
Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies
Honda Sensing Technology Will Come Standard by 2030
Luxury-Focused Electric Cars
Audi Updates the Q8 E-Tron with More Premium Elements