# Mismatched Vehicle Combos Tom Wilson's BigDog has a Distinct Composition By manzil | Published 2010-07-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigdog References: [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/maker_faire_detroit_bigdog_intervie.html) & [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/maker_faire_detroit_bigdog_intervie.html) Tom Wilson’s BigDog is an amazing and weird-looking, [pedal-powered four-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go) that can accommodate [four people at a time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooter-platform). The giant vehicle is a combination of [a bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick), a go-cart, other random pieces of different metals and even a lawn chair. Though BigDog is not a speedster, the interesting vehicle is perfect for short distance rides. BigDog will be diplayed at the Maker Faire Detroit which is going to take place on July 31 and August 1, 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mismatched Vehicle Combos:** The trend of creating unique and unconventional combinations of vehicles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in transportation design and development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore new designs and technologies that combine different types of vehicles to create unique and innovative transportation solutions. - **Recreation:** The recreation industry can capitalize on the trend of mismatched vehicle combos by offering new and exciting recreational vehicles that provide unconventional and memorable experiences. - **Events:** Event organizers can leverage the trend of mismatched vehicle combos to attract attention and create unique and engaging experiences for attendees at events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [All-Electric American-Made LTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoo-american-bulldog.md) - [Modular Electric Utility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x2-ultra-bike.md) - [Dual-Rider E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3.md) - [Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid.md) - [Quadruped Robot Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-moqba.md) - [Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgx-trike-concept.md) - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md)