# Intuitive Roadside Auto services up-level their assistance services with AI. By [Ady Floyd](https://www.trendhunter.com/AdyFloyd), Futurist, VP Innovation Strategy | Published Aug 28, 2019 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/intuitive-roadside ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Intuitive Roadside trend? **Intuitive Roadside:** Electric vehicles, traditional cars, and autonomous vehicles are roaming the roads, and all require maintenance. Proactive AI apps, self-charging batteries, and multilingual roadside apps are paving the way for the future of the auto industry. ## The consumer insight behind the Intuitive Roadside trend Many consumers are unfamiliar with best practices regarding the maintenance needs of electrically powered vehicles. This is because, for many electric vehicle owners, it is their first time owning this type of vehicle. These same consumers still want to feel safe on the road and look for tools that accomplish this. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 21, 2016 to Dec 10, 2019 - Published: Aug 28, 2019 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Intuitive Roadside trend ### Proactive AI apps for Auto Maintenance The future of the auto industry lies in proactive AI apps, self-charging batteries, and multilingual roadside apps. ### Streamlined Roadside Assistance Apps Electric car owners seek a more efficient and effortless experience, and Tesla's Roadside Assistance app has made strides in that direction. ### Handy EV Assistance Services As more consumers are opting for electric vehicles, partnerships like the one between ARC Europe and EVBox are meeting that demand with 24/7 customer tech support at EV charging stations. ## What the Intuitive Roadside trend means for industry ### For Auto Services Auto service providers can utilize AI and multilingual roadside assistance apps to improve the car ownership experience for their customers. ### For EV Services Partnerships that address the demand for electric vehicles provide an opportunity to ease the shift and offer customers reliable support. ### For Robotic Taxi Apps Companies like Waymo are making strides towards comprehensive self-driving car services through improved apps and features like the ability for users to honk the horn of the car on the app. ## Workshop question How is advanced technology broadening your brand's product/service line? ## Trend signals for Intuitive Roadside Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 25%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 38% - Activity: 25% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Intuitive Roadside trend 5 featured examples from Nov 21, 2016 to Dec 10, 2019. - [Handy EV Assistance Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-assistance): ARC Europe and EVBox Propel the Switch to Electric Vehicles Forward (Category: Autos) Implication: ARC Europe's partnership with EVBox presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the roadside assistance services industry as electric vehicles become more prevalent. - [Streamlined Roadside Assistance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-app): The Tesla App Boasts New Updates That Make It More Convenient (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry can leverage the integration of advanced roadside assistance features in vehicle apps to enhance customer experience and differentiate their offerings. - [Car Maintenance Concierge Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-concierge-services): 'Volvo Concierge Services' Gives Owners Remote Access to Car Care (Category: Autos) Implication: Car maintenance concierge apps are disrupting the automotive services industry, providing car owners with convenient and on-demand access to services like car washes and maintenan… - [Robotic Taxi Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waymo-app): The Waymo App is Now Available on the App Store for Those in the Phoenix Area (Category: Autos) Implication: The availability of self-driving car services through apps like Waymo highlights the disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation industry to adopt and integrate auton… - [Multilingual Roadside Assistance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadside-assistance-app1): Maserati & Digital Assist Offer a Peace of Mind to Everyone (Category: Autos) Implication: Implementing multilingual options in automotive services to cater to the needs of non-English speaking customers and improve brand perception. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)