# Revitalizing Vintage Remodelled carriage cars cater to those looking to blend old world with new. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Feb 13, 2014, updated Feb 20, 2014 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/revitalizing-vintage ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Revitalizing Vintage trend? **Revitalizing Vintage:** With modern products often sacrificing charm and personality for tech-savvy features, consumers are looking toward more vintage inspirations as a means to satiate a need for familiarity. Modernized carriages offer individuals a classically retro mode of transportation, but with an updated overall feel, combining old world fascination with contemporary aesthetics. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 11, 2012 to Feb 11, 2014 - Published: Feb 13, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Revitalizing Vintage trend ### Retro-futurism Consumers are looking for vintage inspiration as a means of combining old-world fascination with contemporary aesthetics. ### Modularity Modularity and configurations are the future of transport systems, particularly within self-driving and baby-stroller concepts. ### Built-in Solutions There is a growing trend towards built-in solutions and integrated consumables within transport and carriage designs. ## What the Revitalizing Vintage trend means for industry ### For Automotive Industry This industry can benefit from trends towards modularity, self-driving technology, and streamlined, multi-purpose carriages. ### For Personal Mobility Industry The personal mobility industry can benefit from modularity trends and the incorporation of new features into personal transport systems. ### For Luxury Brands Industry This industry can benefit from incorporating unique, vintage-inspired design features to create a sense of exclusivity and class. ## Trend signals for Revitalizing Vintage Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 47%, activity 55%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 47% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Revitalizing Vintage trend 6 featured examples from Oct 11, 2012 to Feb 11, 2014. - [Boxy Reconfigurable Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-modular-selfdriving-vehicle): The Next Modular Self-Driving Vehicle Increases Transport Efficiency (Category: Autos) Implication: The Next Modular Self-Driving Vehicle could revolutionize transportation systems and reduce traffic congestion with its reconfigurable design. - [Poop-Catching Carriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaker-20): The Flaker 2.0 Has a Built-In Receptacle for Collecting Horses' Waste (Category: Autos) Implication: The Flaker 2.0 showcases a potential innovation in sustainable transportation that could impact the overall industry. - [Branded Old World Carriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-drawn-carriages): Tiffany and Co. Have Iconic Blue Horse-Drawn Carriages This Holiday (Category: Autos) Implication: Luxury retailers can explore the use of horse-drawn carriages as a unique branding and marketing strategy to create a premium and exclusive brand image. - [Expanding City Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcave-street-sweeper): The X-Cave Street Sweeper Adjusts to Cover a Wide Range of Urban Roads (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunities for automotive manufacturers to design small-sized street cleaning vehicles with flexible extendable undercarriages and broad arms for city cleaning purposes. - [Wheel-Like Future Carriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elink-by-jorge-biosca-marti): The eLink by Jorge Biosca Marti is Reduced in Unnecessary Components (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry can leverage the trend of compact cars and lightweight design to develop innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs and preferences of consumers. - [Sporty Capsular Carriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accurro-baby-stroller): The Accurro Baby Stroller Can Accommodate a Variety of Activities (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The baby products industry can explore opportunities to design and manufacture next-generation strollers that offer versatility and safety for active parents. ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [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) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)