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# Pop-Up Tent Vehicles
The 'Cactus M' Concept Car Puts a New Spin on the Traditional B and B

By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-28 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-and-b
References: [eventmagazine](http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/citroen-devises-b-b-concept-car-experience/brands/article/1365227) & [cactusm.citroen](http://cactusm.citroen.co.uk/)

[Citroen's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-type-holidays) 'Cactus M' has put two vacation essentials together with its new motorized B and B. The traditional bed and breakfast however has been altered to mean "beach and breakfast" because the Cactus M is the world's first [modular vehicle with a pop-up tent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-duster-4x4).

Essentially, Citroen has allowed travelers the choice to stop wherever they want to spend the night. The Cactus M allows for the fun of camping without the hassle of pitching a tent. The transportable nature of the concept car allows adventures to be much more spontaneous.

Citeroen's Cactus M is currently offered as a concept car that can be test driven. Lucky participants are given a place to drive, along with some adventure essentials to test out the innovative service.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 89% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Modular Vehicles:** The concept of modular vehicles opens up opportunities for customizable and adaptable transportation solutions.
- **Pop-up Accommodation:** The integration of pop-up tents into vehicles offers new possibilities for convenient and flexible camping experiences.
- **Transportable Adventure:** The idea of transportable vehicles allows for spontaneous and on-the-go adventures without the need for extensive planning.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of modular vehicles to cater to customers' unique needs and preferences.
- **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can leverage pop-up accommodation concepts to provide unique and convenient experiences for travelers.
- **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can tap into the market of transportable adventure vehicles to meet the growing demand for flexible and hassle-free outdoor experiences.

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- [Off-Road Campsite Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-adventure-mobility-platform.md)
- [Sleek Miniature Lifestyle Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habiton.md)
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