# Retro-Futuristic Electric Sedans Buick Changes Directions with the Launch of Its New 'Wildcat' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-06-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick References: [cnbc](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/01/buick-wildcat-gms-new-concept-car-to-revolutionize-the-brand-for-evs.html) & [buick](https://www.buick.com/discover/news/electric-vehicle-future)  [Buick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit), an automaker owned by [General Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace), has announced the launch of its newest electric vehicle concept dubbed 'Wildcat.' Buick certainly is the first name that comes to mind when thinking of boundary-pushing EVs. Over the past few decades, the brand has fallen into a middle-of-the-road market specializing in crossover SUVs, which have garnered little to no media attention. However, with Wildcat, it is clear the company is looking to change directions by offering a new future-forward design. The new vehicle features a unique front-leaning design and comes equipped with an eye-catching grille, micro-LED headlights, roof sail panels, and 18-spoke turbine-like wheels. Overall, the car evokes the [retro-futurism of the 50s and 60s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar) while delivering a fully-electric engine and a variety of high-tech in-car capabilities. Image Credit: Buick ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-futuristic Design in Evs:** The Wildcat's unique front-leaning design and retro-futuristic features suggest a trend towards more visually striking electric vehicles that stand out from the crowd. - **Revival of Nostalgic Design:** The Wildcat's inspiration from the 50s and 60s highlights a trend towards reviving vintage design elements in modern products, potentially opening new markets for nostalgic consumers. - **Evs with High-tech In-car Capabilities:** The Wildcat's fully-electric engine and in-car features suggest a trend towards more advanced, tech-savvy EVs that prioritize the driving experience as much as eco-friendliness. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Buick's Wildcat represents a potential disruptive innovation in the automotive industry through its unique design and fully-electric engine. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** With the Wildcat, Buick aims to make a splash in the growing electric vehicle industry by offering a retro-futuristic option for consumers. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The high-tech in-car capabilities of the Wildcat open up potential collaboration opportunities between traditional automotive and tech companies in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md) - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [Chinese Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-e5.md) - [Revamped Sleek Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyriq.md) - [Electric Off-Road Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Sleek American EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-star-concept-vehicle.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neue-klasse.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-suv.md)