# DIY Car Order This Kit and Build this Car By Sugih Sutjiono | Published 2006-11-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-car References: [mitsuoka-motor](http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com) Mitsuoka Motor from Japan introduces a new toy for DIY enthusiast. Say good-bye to boring old battery powered [Tamiya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max) [toy cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars), the Mitsuoka K-1 Kit car can be taken for a drive on the public road after registration, so get your tools ready and start assembling! **Implications** - The rise of environmentalism and the concurrent recession have enabled the growth of the [DIY movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel). Handy consumers are discovering that they can complete many projects on their own with the right tools and instruction. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by creating flat-pack products for consumers to assemble on their own -- a method that targets this niche and saves on production costs. ## 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: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Cars:** There is an increasing trend in the DIY movement to build kit cars, providing opportunities for companies to create flat-pack products for consumers to assemble on their own. - **Eco-friendly Cars:** The rise of environmentalism has enabled the growth of eco-friendly DIY cars, prompting companies to create innovative products that cater to this niche. - **Registration-ready Kit Car:** The Mitsuoka K-1 Kit car can be taken for a drive on public roads after registration, providing opportunities for other companies to design and sell registration-ready kit cars. ### Where This Applies - **Kit Car Industry:** The kit car industry has the potential to tap into the growing DIY and eco-friendly movements by creating innovative, registration-ready kit cars. - **Automotive Accessories Industry:** Companies in the automotive accessories industry can target DIY enthusiasts by designing and marketing accessories specifically for kit cars. - **DIY Product Industry:** Companies in the DIY product industry can expand their offerings to include flat-pack products for consumers to assemble on their own, catering to the growing DIY movement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-kit.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [DIY Wristwatch Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wristwatch-building-kit.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro-2.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md)