http://www.trendhunter.com/autos Auto and Motor Trends en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:02:51 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/autos 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/april-2026-eco (TrendHunter.com) April 2026’s eco trends focused on circular packaging and cleaner short‑distance mobility, with both industrial suppliers and consumer brands pushing toward lower‑impact choices. Amcor and...]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:41:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/april-2026-eco http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/april-2026-autos (TrendHunter.com) April 2026’s auto trends balanced lifestyle‑focused add‑ons with high‑powered personal mobility, showing how the market is stretching to meet both everyday routines and more adventurous...]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:26:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/april-2026-autos http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/april-2026-tech (TrendHunter.com) The April 2026 tech trends showcase a push for utility-driven elegance, with consumers favoring devices that blend premium design, personalization and practical AI. This month’s tech trends show...]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:11:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/april-2026-tech http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Automotive-robotics-integration (TrendHunter.com) Automotive robotics integration is advancing as Kia outlines plans to deploy humanoid robots across its manufacturing and mobility ecosystem. By incorporating machines like Boston Dynamics’ Atlas...]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:08:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Automotive-robotics-integration http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-carplay (TrendHunter.com) Meta launched an updated WhatsApp app for its new Apple CarPlay that delivers a native in-dash interface, featuring integrated contact profiles, recent chats and call history designed for use while...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:20:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-carplay http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-nightingale (TrendHunter.com) Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale is part of the Coachbuild Collection, a new series of ultra-limited vehicles marking a structured expansion of the brand’s coachbuilt programme. The first model...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:43:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-nightingale http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-sigma (TrendHunter.com) The Bugatti Type Sigma concept by Edouard Suzeau is a grand touring study that removes layered detailing in favour of a continuous sculptural body. The design retains core Bugatti elements,...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:00:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-sigma http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gas-index-ai (TrendHunter.com) A new AI-driven gas price tool was introduced by Inc., positioning itself as a consumer-facing assistant that helps drivers find lower pump prices by scanning local station rates and timing. The...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:51:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gas-index-ai http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kevin-andersson (TrendHunter.com) McLaren F1 Reimagined is a concept by Kevin Andersson that reinterprets the original supercar using contemporary materials and engineering references. The design retains the central driving...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kevin-andersson http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-calm-diffuser (TrendHunter.com) For some pets, a car ride is anything but an adventure and to help ease the discomfort of the unfamiliar motion, sounds and confinement that can leave them anxious and overwhelmed, Citroën created...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:32:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-calm-diffuser http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-surfer (TrendHunter.com) Volvo’s Cosmic Surfer concept presents a lunar exploration vehicle designed with a low, wide body and oversized multi-lobed wheels. Developed by Sampad Chaulia for the Volvo Design Competition...]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:03:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-surfer http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherokee-hybrid (TrendHunter.com) Jeep’s ‘Silent Edition’ campaign for the 2026 Cherokee Hybrid introduces a more considerate approach to automotive storytelling by using quiet electric performance to capture wildlife without...]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:02:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherokee-hybrid http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-concept (TrendHunter.com) Hyundai revealed the Boulder concept at the 2026 New York Auto Show as a body-on-frame off-road SUV designed by Hyundai Design North America, featuring an "Art of Steel" construction intended to...]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:08:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-concept http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-getaway (TrendHunter.com) Subaru introduced the Getaway, its first three-row electric SUV, at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, featuring Toyota's e-TNGA platform and Symmetrical all-wheel drive. The launch model...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:42:00 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-getaway http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelander-concept (TrendHunter.com) The Freelander Concept 97 is a reborn electric SUV concept introduced by Jaguar Land Rover and Chinese automaker Chery, featuring a boxy, off-road-ready silhouette with a reference to the original...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:13:00 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelander-concept http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidstate-battery1 (TrendHunter.com) Donut Lab — a technology company specializing in battery innovation — has conducted a public test demonstrating the efficacy of its solid-state battery technology. Within this test, the...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:40:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidstate-battery1 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryding-auto-body (TrendHunter.com) Ryding Auto Body is a family-run collision and mechanical repair business based in Toronto. Recently, the company marked its 60th year of operation since its founding in 1965 by Rocco Rocky...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:25:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryding-auto-body http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgpt-voice (TrendHunter.com) The ChatGPT Voice CarPlay integration introduces a new layer of in-car functionality by enabling drivers to interact with AI through natural, spoken conversation. Instead of relying on touchscreens...]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:44:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgpt-voice http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-vacaville (TrendHunter.com) Ammaar's Toyota Vacaville has launched the 2026 Toyota Hybrid Command Center, a digital research platform aimed at helping Northern California drivers navigate the growing array of electrified...]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:20:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-vacaville http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultro-motor-models (TrendHunter.com) Aventon has launched a Europe-specific lineup, introducing new ebike models and its own Ultro motor platform designed to meet regional regulations and rider needs. The US brand, active since 2013,...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:50:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultro-motor-models http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/troy-lee-designs (TrendHunter.com) Ford introduced a limited-edition 2026 Mustang EcoBoost called the Troy Lee Designs Signature Edition, featuring motocross designer Troy Lee’s bold multicolored stripe and a galloping-horse...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:40:00 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/troy-lee-designs http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-vlt-tq (TrendHunter.com) Norco introduced the Sight VLT TQ, a new lightweight all‑mountain eMTB from the North Vancouver brand featuring a TQ HPR60 motor and a high‑pivot rear suspension. The model pairs 160/150 mm...]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:11:00 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-vlt-tq http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-esprit (TrendHunter.com) The Encor Series 1 is a carbon-fiber restomod that reworks the original Lotus Esprit into a low-volume production supercar, retaining its wedge-shaped silhouette while refining proportions and...]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-esprit http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecil-wright (TrendHunter.com) The charter company Cecil Wright has introduced the Sanlorenzo Contigo, a 49.99-meter motor yacht now available for 355,000 dollars per week. This vessel is noteworthy because it stands as the...]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:04:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecil-wright http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1969-mercedesbenz (TrendHunter.com) The automotive restoration company Retro Designs has unveiled a custom-built 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary. This vehicle is powered by a modern AMG-sourced C55 V8...]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:02:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1969-mercedesbenz http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-auto-show (TrendHunter.com) At the 2026 New York International Auto Show, Kia showcased three significant additions to its lineup — the all-new Seltos SUV, the 2027 EV3 compact electric vehicle, and the PV5 WAV accessible...]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:29:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-auto-show http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vaults (TrendHunter.com) Goodyear has launched a new online marketplace called The Vault, which offers consumers access to a curated collection of rare artifacts, signed memorabilia, limited-edition merchandise, and...]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:10:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vaults http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-electric-vehicles (TrendHunter.com) Autonomous delivery electric vehicles are being developed through a new partnership between ALSO and DoorDash to improve last-mile logistics in dense urban environments. The companies are creating...]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:10:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-electric-vehicles http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-1000-platform (TrendHunter.com) American Honda Powersports has introduced a comprehensive overhaul of its Pioneer 1000 platform for the 2026 model year. This marks the 10th anniversary of the flagship side-by-side lineup with...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:19:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-1000-platform http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standalone-gas-station (TrendHunter.com) Costco Wholesale will open its first standalone gas station in June, marking the club retailer's expansion of fuel services beyond its warehouse sites. The new format was introduced as a...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:12:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standalone-gas-station