# Tight-Turning Automotive Axles The 'Easyturn' Axle Offers a Spectacularly Short Turning Radius By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-07-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-axle References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/automotive/zf-easyturn-steering-angle/) & [zf](https://www.zf.com/products/en/cars/products_64199.html)  The 'Easyturn' is an automotive axle concept, created by auto parts manufacturer [ZF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenerative-braking-electric-trucks), that is designed to offer truly exceptional turning ability that will cater to the needs of vehicular operations in compact spaces such as crowded cities. The workings of this particular front axle concept was introduced by ZF by being fitted onto a [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steering-wheel-concept) i3, with the end result being a vehicle that offers spectacularly tight turning abilities, which significantly enhance the ability of the driver to maneuver the vehicle in and out of tight parking spots. With a turning radius of only 6.2 meters, this automotive axle offers significantly enhanced handling capabilities. Designed specifically for use in front wheel drive vehicles, the 'Easyturn' axle concept has the potential to significantly enhance maneuverability of both [compact and capacious vehicles alike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-compact-architecture). Image Credit: ZF ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact-operational Vehicles:** Opportunity to design more compact vehicles with greater ease in maneuverability in tight spaces using the 'Easyturn' Axle. - **Improved Urban Mobility:** Opportunity to enhance city driving experiences by incorporating 'Easyturn' Axles to fleets of commercial and public transportation vehicles. - **Increased Vehicle Safety:** Opportunity to decrease road accidents by creating vehicles with a narrower turning radius using the 'Easyturn' Axle. ### Who This Affects Most - **Auto Manufacturers:** Incorporate the 'Easyturn' Axle to produce safer, more compact, and efficient vehicles that can be easily maneuvered in crowded cities or dense urban areas. - **Commercial Fleet Services:** Partner with auto parts manufacturers such as ZF to incorporate the 'Easyturn' Axle into commercial vehicles and offer more maneuverable vehicles for their customers that operate in urbanized areas. - **Urban Planners:** Create sustainable urban infrastructure designs that restrict large vehicles in inner city areas and promotes the use of smaller vehicles made possible by the 'Easyturn' Axle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maneuverable Electric City Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ree-xbw.md) - [Futuristic Auto Wheel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-module.md) - [Adaptable Shapeshifting Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-steering-wheel.md) - [Crabwalk Electric Car Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-ev.md) - [Folding Ergonomic Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steering-wheel-concept.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Omnidirectional Autonomous Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hankook-tire-wheelbot.md) - [Swingarm-Supported Velocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocar.md) - [Compact Urban Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tris-ev.md)