# Futuristic Auto Infographics This Chart Details Where Cars of the Future Will be Improved By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-01-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-car References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/what-does-car-future-look) & [insurancequotes](http://www.insurancequotes.com) There are all kinds of theories that play out in movies, but what will a futuristic car actually look like and/or be able to do? This infographic takes a look at this question and gives some clues as to what will happen next in terms of automobiles. [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-rav4-dark-side-performance-concept) recently unveiled testing for its self-driving car and this infographic looks at this technology as a major part of the futuristic car. This technology is positioned as a safety feature here because self-driving cars are programmed to follow local traffic laws. That means, just because you like rolling stop signs, doesn’t mean your self-driving car will follow your lead. Another area of improvement would come in the form of fuel efficiency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Self-driving Cars:** The rise of self-driving cars presents an opportunity for innovative companies to not only improve safety but also shape a new era of transportation. - **Smart Technology:** As cars become more intelligent, there will be a growing demand for companies that can provide innovative ways to integrate and use smart technology in vehicles. - **Green Energy:** As the need for fuel efficiency becomes more pressing, there is an opportunity for companies to create disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by developing new and innovative green energy sources. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automotive companies must embrace and invest in technology such as autonomous driving to remain competitive in a rapidly changing industry. - **Technology:** Technology companies that can provide smart solutions to the automotive industry will have an edge and could potentially disrupt traditional automotive companies. - **Energy:** Energy companies must explore and develop new and innovative ways to power vehicles in order to stay ahead of the curve in the automotive industry's race for fuel efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Animated Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-fx-super-one.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Futuristic Meta Automotive Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamobility.md) - [Tech Brand Vehicle Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-car.md) - [Car Color-Changing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-color-changing-technology.md) - [Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkm-20.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md)