# Single-Person Urban Cars The 'SpeedOneSeat' Concept Vehicle is Designed for Racing and Cities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-vehicle References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/speedoneseat-concept-car-for-urban-areas/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hannesfie/) Designed by Hannes Fiechtner, the 'SpeedOneSeat' concept vehicle is intended to offer drivers enhanced capabilities on the race track or on [city streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept). Looking like a sporty [race car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-and-deus-ex-machin), the 'SpeedOneSeat' is intended to be a zippy option for those that live in the city but want a vehicle that will provide speed on a race track. Urban consumers are becoming less likely to own a vehicle because of terrible traffic, increased costs and concerns over carbon emissions. However, many consumers are shifting towards preferring [economical options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-etech-electric-prototype) rather than ditching their vehicle altogether which the 'SpeedOneSeat' could perhaps offer value for. The 'SpeedOneSeat' concept vehicle offers drivers the ability to get around town in a quick manner, while also enabling them to feed their need for speed on the weekends at the race track. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban-race Car Hybrids:** Opportunities exist for manufacturers to create cars designed for both city commuting and racetrack performance. - **Single-seat Vehicles:** The rise of single-seat vehicles could provide an answer to the need for more economical transportation options in urban areas. - **Eco-friendly Racing:** Innovations in eco-friendly racing designs could appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers while also satisfying their need for speed. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Automakers can explore the development of single-seat vehicles that meet the needs of modern city dwellers - **Green Energy Industry:** Manufacturers of renewable energy solutions can create eco-friendly racing designs, which could have appeal to eco-conscious racing enthusiasts. - **Technology Industry:** Developers could create smart systems that enable single-seat urban cars to switch between race track and street modes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Seater Track Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-11.md) - [Single-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.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) - [Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023.md) - [Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-mobility-concept.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md)