# Stand And Drive Cars The Slide by Matthias Pinkert By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-one-passenger-vehicles-matthias-pinkerts-slide References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/slide-city-car-from-matthias-pinkert/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?portfolio_id=1040207&individual_id=193479&specialty=4&sort_by=1&c=1&) Matthias Pinkert conceived this “city car” where the lone passenger and driver stand in an upright position. The concept vehicle called *The Slide* is meant for the crowded, chaotic urban environments where parking spaces are priceless, albeit temporary, possessions. Needless to say, it is also a vehicle for [short trips and individuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bagnole-electric-utv) without a partner and a brood. **Implications** - It would certainly feel strange driving a car in a standing position! Matthias Pinkert decided that if one person was driving a vehicle with [four seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab) in it, it is almost a waste if they are completely alone. Being in 'The Slide' will put you at eye-level with walking pedestrians and people on their bikes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stand-and-drive Vehicles:** The trend of stand-and-drive vehicles as a space-saving solution for crowded urban environments opens a new market for car manufacturers and start-ups. - **Single-passenger Vehicles:** As population density in cities increases, the demand for single-passenger vehicles will disrupt traditional car designs and present exciting opportunities for designers and manufacturers. - **Micro-mobility:** The rise of micro-mobility solutions, such as standing vehicles, could revolutionize the way people commute in cities and create new business opportunities for sustainable modes of transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the potential to innovate by designing and manufacturing stand-and-drive vehicles that cater to single passengers and fit the needs of crowded city environments. - **Design:** With the rise of standing vehicles, the design industry will have the chance to create innovative and ergonomic designs for the interiors and exteriors of micro-mobility vehicles. - **Urban Transportation:** Stand-and-drive vehicles could disrupt traditional urban transportation options and create new opportunities for sustainable and affordable modes of transportation within cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Modular One-Person Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmpn-concept.md) - [Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cascade.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md)