# Futuristic 'Youthmobiles' The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge Imagines Cars of 2030 By Michael Hines | Published 2009-12-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-show-design-challenge References: [editorial.autos.msn](http://editorial.autos.msn.com/listarticle.aspx?cp-documentid=1114225) & [laautoshow](http://www.laautoshow.com/DC09/) Car companies never stop dreaming. New concepts are a dime a dozen and every carmaker wants to be the first to debut the next big thing. The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge asked designers to design a car targeted at youth for 2030 model year. Needless to say, the designs didn’t disappoint. The concepts were crazy! The Link from [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz) offers downloadable interiors. The Helix from [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela) is literally connected to you via DNA. How about Car Hero from GM? It's a video game and car all in one. The [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-futures) V2G [UNLMTD] beat out everyone to take the top prize. These concepts from the Los Angeles Auto Show have to make you wonder what the future holds for both life and cars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Youth-centric Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: creating car designs that specifically cater to the needs and preferences of the youth market, incorporating elements like downloadable interiors and unique connectivity features. - **Dna-connected Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: exploring the integration of DNA technology into automotive design to create personalized and highly connected vehicles. - **Gaming-inspired Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: merging the world of video games and automobiles to create interactive car experiences that entertain and engage users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: transforming the automotive industry by developing innovative car designs and technologies that align with the changing needs and expectations of consumers, particularly the youth market. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: leveraging advancements in technology, such as DNA connectivity and gaming-inspired features, to drive innovation in the automotive industry and enhance the overall user experience. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: exploring the intersection of entertainment and transportation by developing car designs that offer immersive gaming experiences and entertainment options for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [New Energy Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next.md) - [Persona-Specific EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-futures.md) - [Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecollection.md) - [Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Near-Future Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-clio-vi.md) - [High-Performance Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact.md)