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Top 80 Auto Ideas in December

From Tropical Car Fragrances to Foldable Electric Scooters

— December 27, 2014 — Autos
Interactive in-car features, unusual accessories and revolutionary vehicles are just some of the innovative items featured on this collection of the most popular December 2014 auto ideas.

While cars continue to become faster and more luxurious, they are also becoming more interactive, efficient and intuitive. Devices like the the DriveBot monitors your vehicle's health without you having to lift a finger. The accompanying app will update drivers on the well-being of their car and will offer solutions to problems or defects it detects.

This month also saw a variety of methods for keeping cars smelling amazing. From tropical car fragrances to in-car aromatherapy devices, drivers can enjoy their time driving.

Trend Hunter's 2014 Autos Trend Report includes more examples of the top December 2014 auto ideas.
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Activity
Freshness
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Route-Optimizing Predictive Tech
Route-Optimizing Predictive Tech
Ford Uses the Google Prediction API to Customize One's Route
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79
Fuel Cell Wagons
Fuel Cell Wagons
The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen HyMotion Has a Fuel Cell And Lithium-Ion Battery
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78
Reimagined Iconic Cars
Reimagined Iconic Cars
These Mopar Cars Come Just In Time For the SEMA Show in Vegas
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77
Tropical Car Fragrances
Tropical Car Fragrances
The California Car Scents Collection Includes Tropical and Exotic Options
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76
Phone-Avoiding Game Apps
Phone-Avoiding Game Apps
This Safe Driving App Dissuades Drivers From Checking Their Smartphones
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75
Car Sale Spoofs
Car Sale Spoofs
Oak Lawn Toyota's Keys in a Box Parody Riffs Off of a SNL Classic
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74
Split Storyline Ads
Split Storyline Ads
Honda the Other Side is 'A Double Sided Story'
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73
Heads-Up Biking Displays
Heads-Up Biking Displays
The BikeHUD Adventure Includes HD Rear View Cameras
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72
Vehicle Fitness Trackers
Vehicle Fitness Trackers
The Drivebot Monitors Your Vehicle's Health
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71
Multipurpose Cycling Tools
Multipurpose Cycling Tools
The Breaker Cycling Multi Tool Includes a Tire Lever
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70
Rate-Protecting Apps
Rate-Protecting Apps
The SurgeProtect App Finds a Spot Free of Surge Pricing to Call an Uber
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69
Foldable Electric Scooters
Foldable Electric Scooters
The E.T. Scooter Can Be Folded in Only Five Seconds
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68
Airport Transit Payment Apps
Airport Transit Payment Apps
Torontonians Will Be Able to Pay for the Union Pearson Express By App
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67
Fragrant Floral Pouches
Fragrant Floral Pouches
This Lavender Pouch is an All-Natural Way to Keep Your Car Smelling Nice
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66
On-Demand Valet Apps
On-Demand Valet Apps
The Super Convenient Luxe Valet App Helps San Franciscans Find Parking Spaces
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65
Engine Sound-Mimicking Gadgets
Engine Sound-Mimicking Gadgets
The SoundRacer VX Makes Your Car Sound More Monstrous Than It Is
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64
Rapid-Fire Golf Carts
Rapid-Fire Golf Carts
This Golf Cart Can Hit 190 Kilometers Per Hour
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63
Aluminum-Bodied Trucks
Aluminum-Bodied Trucks
The Ford F-150 Pick-Up Replaces Steel Parts For More a Fuel-Efficient Ride
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62
On-Demand Bus Startups
On-Demand Bus Startups
The New Venture's Crowdfunding Campaign is for New Chariot Van Lines
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61
Disguised Dragster Cars
Disguised Dragster Cars
Toyota's 'Sleeper Camry' Packs an Unexpected Punch
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60
Compact Car Fresheners
Compact Car Fresheners
Millefiori Milano's Scented Car Freshener Comes in Alluring Scents
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59
Feces-Powered Transportation
Feces-Powered Transportation
The Bio-Bus Runs Entirely Off of Sewage and Food Waste
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58
Structured Two-Door Coups
Structured Two-Door Coups
The Audi Prologue Concept Debuts a Different Form for the Future
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57
Suggestive Auto Accessories
Suggestive Auto Accessories
This Sexy Lips Car Sticker from Light in the Box is Cheeky
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56
Floral Car Fresheners
Floral Car Fresheners
Dr. Marcus' Car Fragrance Dispenser Makes Autos Look and Smell Better
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55
Turbocharged Sport SUVs
Turbocharged Sport SUVs
The New Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV is Enjoying a Midlife Renaissance
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54
Cozy Holiday Trucks
Cozy Holiday Trucks
A Sweater-Clad Truck Promotes Tim Hortons' Holiday Cups
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53
Winter Exploration Campaigns
Winter Exploration Campaigns
This Land Rover Ad Campaign Encourages Winter Adventures
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52
Autonomous Electric Cars
Autonomous Electric Cars
The Afkar Electric Cars Will Drive Short Distances Fully Autonomously
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51
Cave-Exploring Cable Cars
Cave-Exploring Cable Cars
The World's Largest Cave Will Be Explorable By Cable Car
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50
On-Demand Car Fresheners
On-Demand Car Fresheners
This Auto Fragrance System Lets You Mist Scent as Needed
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49
Configurable Race Cars
Configurable Race Cars
This Dynamic Race Car Design Boasts a Curvaceous Body & Tuneable Parts
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48
Interactive Auto Ads
Interactive Auto Ads
Ford's Interactive Print Ad Reveals the Explorer's Best Features
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47
Interactive Car Unveilings
Interactive Car Unveilings
This Lexus Campaign on Twitter Creatively Unveils a Concept Car
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46
Speedy Electric Cars
Speedy Electric Cars
Detroit Electric's SP:01 Could Become the World's Fastest Electric car
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45
Earthy Car Fresheners
Earthy Car Fresheners
This Ceramic Powder Car Air Freshener Features Unique Designs
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44
Futuristic Fuel Cell Vehicles
Futuristic Fuel Cell Vehicles
The Honda FCV Can Supply Power To External Devices
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43
Commemorative Euro Trains
Commemorative Euro Trains
The Eurostar e320 Marks Eurostar's 20th Anniversary
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42
Drag Racing Photography
Drag Racing Photography
Burnout by Simon Davidson Captures Action-Filled Images of Car Culture
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41
Devilishly Daring Autos
Devilishly Daring Autos
This Special Edition SRT Viper TA is Dangerously Alluring
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40
Hyper-Fast Levitating Trains
Hyper-Fast Levitating Trains
The Shinkansen Maglev Train In Japan Topped 500 KM/H
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39
Vehicular Audio Gadgets
Vehicular Audio Gadgets
The Alpine iLX-007 Uses Apple CarPlay Technology
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38
Colorful Headlight Covers
Colorful Headlight Covers
DECALKITS Sells Auto Accessories for Custom Car Fans
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37
Life-Saving Supercars
Life-Saving Supercars
The $160,000 Lotus Evora is Unveiled as the New Dubai Ambulance
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36
Minimalist Vintage Automobiles
Minimalist Vintage Automobiles
The Caterham Seven 160 Remodel Goes Back to the Basics
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35
Futuristic Fuel Cell Cars
Futuristic Fuel Cell Cars
The Toyota Mira is An Eco-Friendly Technological Marvel
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34
Impressively Augmented Coupes
Impressively Augmented Coupes
The 2015 Hennessey HPE700 Supercharged Ford Mustang is a Powerhouse
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33
Vintage Aircraft Lamp
Vintage Aircraft Lamp
This Lamp Will Brighten Up Your Home and Reveal Your Travel Dreams
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32
In-Car Air Purifiers
In-Car Air Purifiers
PURGGO Cleans Car Air with Purifying Bamboo Charcoal
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31
Smartphone Auto Accessories
Smartphone Auto Accessories
The Belkin Vent Car Mount for Smartphones is Sleek and Versatile
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30
Hoarding Auto Adverts
Hoarding Auto Adverts
The Honda Fit Billboard Showcases All the Items One Can Put in Their Car
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29
Neo-Retro Convertibles
Neo-Retro Convertibles
The Porsche 911 Targa Boasts an Automatic Roof In Place of a Sun Roof
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28
Car Customization Campaigns
Car Customization Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's Social Media Car Campaign Lets You Build a Dream Car
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27
Solar-Powered Electric Bicycles
Solar-Powered Electric Bicycles
This Nearly Zero-Emissions Solar Bike is the First of Its Kind
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26
Sophisticated Convertible Cars
Sophisticated Convertible Cars
The Bentley Grand Convertible Offers Luxurious Open-Air Driving
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25
Adrenaline-Spiked Trucks
Adrenaline-Spiked Trucks
The Ford Vaughn Gittin Jr. Can Be Used For Drifting and Jumping
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24
Futuristic Flying Cars
Futuristic Flying Cars
The AeroMobil Blends Roadster and Light Aircraft in One Compact Package
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23
Discreet Car Fresheners
Discreet Car Fresheners
The Perk Vent Wrap Auto Air Freshener is Virtually Undetectable
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22
Classic Commemorating Cars
Classic Commemorating Cars
The Commemorative Edition Camaro Celebrates an American Classic
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21
Monstrous Retro Cars
Monstrous Retro Cars
The Hoonicorn Mustang Offers Insane Power In a Retro Package
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20
Driver-Focused Mobile Accessories
Driver-Focused Mobile Accessories
This Car Smartphone Holder is Conveniently Fitted to One's Wheel
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19
Car Aromatherapy Devices
Car Aromatherapy Devices
This Plug-In Car Freshener Lets You Make Use of Your Own Essential Oils
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18
Collapsible Electric Bikes
Collapsible Electric Bikes
The Impossible Foldable Electric Bicycle Fits Into a Backpack
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17
Earthy Off-Road SUVs
Earthy Off-Road SUVs
The Troller T4 is Targeted Towards the Brazilian Market
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16
Shockingly Eccentric Motorbikes
Shockingly Eccentric Motorbikes
The Bienville Legacy is Visually Stunning
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15
Luxury Executive Cars
Luxury Executive Cars
The Porsche Panamera Exclusive Series is Made for Successful Business People
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14
Special Operation SUVs
Special Operation SUVs
The Range Rover Autobiography Black Features a Gun Cabinet
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13
Laser-Powered Cars
Laser-Powered Cars
The Chaparral 2X Concept Uses a Laser Powertrain
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12
Ultimate Outdoorsy Vehicles
Ultimate Outdoorsy Vehicles
The Filson x AEV Jeep Wrangler is Rugged and Stylish
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11
Shooting Star Yachts
Shooting Star Yachts
Igor Lobanov's Luxury Boat Design is Romantic and Futuristic
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10
Futuristic Island Yachts
Futuristic Island Yachts
Project Utopia Could be Mistaken for a Landed Alien Spaceship
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9
Luxurious Gunsmith SUVs
Luxurious Gunsmith SUVs
The Holland & Holland Range Rover Includes a Luxurious Gun Case
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8
Bike-Boosting Motors
Bike-Boosting Motors
The Rubbee 2.0 is a Smart Motor For Bicycles
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7
Mountain Biking Wheelchairs
Mountain Biking Wheelchairs
The GRIT Freedom Chair is An All-Terrain Wheelchair
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6
Modern Adventurer Motorhomes
Modern Adventurer Motorhomes
The Winnebago Travato is Made for Outdoor Explorers Not Retirees
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5
Pop Culture Car Accessories
Pop Culture Car Accessories
The Fresh Prince Bel-Air Freshener Concept is Made for Millenials
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4
Limited Edition Luxury Motorbikes
Limited Edition Luxury Motorbikes
The Ducati Diavel Titanium Debuts at EICMA in Milan
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3
Urban Electric Scooters
Urban Electric Scooters
The Mini CitySurfer is Inspired By Kick Scooters
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2
Gliding Electric Vessels
Gliding Electric Vessels
This Personal Quadrofoil Boasts High Speed and Low Noise on the Water
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1
Wearable Scooters
Wearable Scooters
The Belt Scooter is Worn Around Your Waist Like a Belt
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