# Phone-Controlled Steering Drivers Can Operate the Apple Car Using an iPhone Remote By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-car References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/iphone-controlled-apple-car-how-much-does-apple-appreciate/) If you want proof of Apple’s influence in design, here it is: the ‘[Apple Car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-car-concept)’ by designer Gabor Baranyai. Inspired by Apple’s well-known rounded box design, the Apple Car is a vehicle concept that can be controlled using an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-icar-concept). The Apple Car features wraparound tracks, sliding doors, and [touch wheel steering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypersquare) controlled with just a touch of the finger. Due to its small size and adjustable LED headlights, the Apple Car can be used for transportation in urban areas as well as industrial facilities, exhibition centers, factories and airports. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Phone-controlled Vehicles:** Creating vehicles that can be controlled using a smartphone can revolutionize the way people view transportation, offering a more personalized and efficient way of getting around - **Smartphone Integration in Automotive Design:** Incorporating technology that allows for easy control and manipulation of vehicles through smartphones can provide innovative solutions in the automotive industry - **Customizable Car Designs:** Designing vehicles with modular components that can be easily replaced to suit individual tastes can offer a more cost-effective and eco-friendly option for car owners ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can leverage smartphone technologies in the design and production of their vehicles, offering more value to consumers and differentiating their product offerings from competitors - **Technology:** The integration of smartphones into vehicle design could open up new market opportunities for tech companies involving smart vehicle solutions and IoT - **Design:** Design firms could partner with automotive manufacturers to create cutting-edge vehicle concepts that incorporate innovative technology and customizable features ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpted Tech Brand Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-icar-concept.md) - [Patent-Inspired Tech Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-car-concept.md) - [Tech Brand Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ava-concept.md) - [Tech Brand Tractor Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tractor-pro.md) - [Scroll Wheel Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-phone-15.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md) - [Touch-Sensitive Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cercle-steering-wheel-concept.md) - [Sleek Tech Brand Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drone.md)