Trend cluster
Category

AUTOmatic

Driverless technologies enhance the driving experience.

Collision-Preventing Steering WheelsTight Parking Spot AdsAutonomous AutomotivesInteractive Parking AdsSuperbly Intuitive Safety Systems

Trend

What is the AUTOmatic trend?

AUTOmatic: Driverless technology is on the rise, with automated systems such as park assistance and lane-keeping mechanisms enhancing the driving process and experience for drivers. In terms of benefits to society and consumers as a whole, these innovations are believed to reduce congestion, prevent accidents and decrease pollution. Although these claims have yet to be verified in real-world trials, a market for driverless cars and technology is steadily growing. More people are warming up to the concept since these technologies improve the entire experience of driving, freeing up their hands to do activities like chat on the phone, check status updates, enjoy their coffee and more.

Trend themes

Themes within the AUTOmatic trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Driverless Technology

Driverless technology is on the rise, with automated systems such as park assistance and lane-keeping mechanisms enhancing the driving process.

02

Interactive Advertising

Interactive advertising campaigns featuring driving innovations are becoming more popular, allowing customers to experience the technologies in a more engaging way.

03

Advanced Safety Systems

Car companies are implementing new, more intuitive safety systems in their vehicles to help prevent accidents and avoid collisions.

Industry implications

What the AUTOmatic trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Automotive Industry

The automotive industry is rapidly transforming with the growth of driverless technology and advanced safety systems.

For

Advertising Industry

The advertising industry is utilizing interactive campaigns to promote new driving technologies and innovations.

For

Safety and Security Industry

The safety and security industry is benefitting from the development of these new and more effective safety systems in vehicles.

Trend signals

Trend signals for AUTOmatic

Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 44%, freshness 8%.

Popularity49%
Activity44%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe

Evidence

Examples of the AUTOmatic trend

7 featured examples from Oct 21, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012
Collision-Preventing Steering Wheels
CategoryAutos

Collision-Preventing Steering Wheels

The 'Inumflis' System Pulses When Danger Approaches

Disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating haptic steering wheels to improve driver safety.

Tight Parking Spot Ads
CategoryAutos

Tight Parking Spot Ads

The Volkswagen Park Assist Campaign Imagines Scary Car Situations

Disruption opportunity: Integrate advanced parking assist technologies into vehicles to enhance parking convenience and safety.

Autonomous Automotives
CategoryAutos

Autonomous Automotives

Sleep in the Back Seat While the Google Autonomous Car Takes the Wheel

Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry to transform the way cars are designed, manufactured, and used.

Interactive Parking Ads
CategoryAutos

Interactive Parking Ads

Volkswagen Park Assist II Promoted in Engaging iAd

Car makers can utilize interactive ads to showcase their latest innovations in parking technology, safety features, and more.

Superbly Intuitive Safety Systems
CategoryAutos

Superbly Intuitive Safety Systems

The 2013 Subaru Outback With EyeSight Helps to Avoid Collisions

The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation by developing and implementing advanced safety systems that enhance collision avoidance and improve overall driving safet…

Driverless Rush Hour Devices
CategoryAutos

Driverless Rush Hour Devices

The Ford Traffic Jam Assist Makes Congestion Easier to Deal With

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and implement driverless technology to improve the overall driving experience and reduce congestion.

Hi-Tech Steering Controls
CategoryAutos

Hi-Tech Steering Controls

Ford Lane-Keeping Alert System Keeps You in Center of Lane

Using innovative technologies to enhance driver safety and experience.