# Color Changing Car Nissan Paramagnetic Paint Coat By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-changes-color-to-match-your-mood-or-your-outfit-you-decide References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/nissans_paramagnetic_paint_coating_allows_you_to_change_car_color_at_the_flip_of.php) With the flick of a switch, the color of this Nissan will change to match your mood or your outfit. The designers and engineers have worked out a way to rearrange the molecules in the paint so that when an electric current passes through them, the eyes perceive a different color. The colors can be controlled by the drivers. Since it requires electricity, the default color is white. The car can only change color when it is on. **Implications** - The new paint coating is called "paramagnetic" and features iron oxide particles. Scientists have discovered that by using this type of paint coating a very wide array of colors can be chosen by the driver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Color Changing Cars:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to incorporate paramagnetic paint technology into their vehicles, allowing drivers to change the color of their cars at will. - **Paramagnetic Paint Coating:** Potential for paint manufacturers to develop and market paramagnetic paint coating products for various applications beyond cars, such as furniture, electronics, and fashion accessories. - **Electronically Controlled Color Perception:** Opportunity for technology companies to explore advancements in electronically controlled color perception, opening doors for innovative applications in display technologies, lighting, and fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can embrace the trend of color changing cars and offer customers the ability to personalize their vehicles with dynamic paint options. - **Paint and Coatings:** The paint and coatings industry can tap into the demand for paramagnetic paint coating products and create a new revenue stream by catering to diverse markets beyond automotive. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities in electronically controlled color perception and develop innovative solutions for various sectors, including displays, lighting, and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automatic Color-Changing Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-flow.md) - [Cooling Vehicle Paint Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-technology.md) - [Color-Changing Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee.md) - [Climate-Responsive Color-Changing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1.md) - [Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/600-premium-aap-build.md) - [Color-Showcasing Model Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-chip.md) - [Thermoregulating Car Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-cloak.md) - [Touch-Activated Color-Changing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pangolin.md) - [Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish.md)