# Illuminated Pedal Cars The Artikcar by Ben Wilson Lights Up like a Neon Sign By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artikcar-by-ben-wilson References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/11/24/artikcar-by-ben-wilson/) & [wilsonbrothers](http://www.wilsonbrothers.co.uk/) Driving around in a vehicle like the Artikcar by Ben Wilson means everyone will see you coming. Because the Artikcar, which was inspired by a [child’s toy car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-cameo), is a [pedal-powered vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid) that has as its frame a steel tube that lights up with a neon glow. According to Dezeen, the Artikcar by Ben Wilson will be presented as part of two parades featuring [illuminated art cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto), organised by the arts company Walk the Plank. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pedal-powered Vehicles:** Creating neon glow pedal cars can spark a new market in pedal-powered vehicles. - **Illuminated Art Cars:** Developing unique illuminated art cars can attract art enthusiasts and collectors to explore new car designs. - **Child-inspired Designs:** Using child-inspired designs can create an opportunity for creating new products that are nostalgic to older generations and target the youth. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toys and Games:** Creating illuminated toys and games such as neon pedal-powered vehicles can be a lucrative market for toy makers to explore. - **Art:** Illuminated art cars can cater to a niche market of art enthusiasts and collectors, potentially creating a new art genre. - **Automotive:** Child-inspired designs can present opportunities for new product lines, catering to both adults and children alike, creating a whole new automotive design wave. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Nighttime Limited Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocturne-bike.md) - [Color-Changing Clipless Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipless-pedals.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-car.md) - [Child-Centric Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cars.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md)