# Autonomous Concept Vehicles The Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo is an Autonomous Car Concept By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-tokyo References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-vision-tokyo-motor-show/40087/) & [daimler](http://www.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1859383-1-1859403-1-0-1-0-0-0-12639-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html) The [Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic) is a concept vehicle that examines the self-driving car of the future. This is an [autonomous vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tensor-robocar), although it does give a human driver the ability to take control of things if needed. As far as design is concerned, this vehicle is sleek, rounded and features an eye-catching silver tone. If you're excited by the Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo and want to get your hands on one, you might want to tone down your enthusiasm. This is a far-future concept vehicle that is unlikely to be ever built. However, it is an exciting and thought-provoking example of how the automaker envisions the [self-driving vehicles of the future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab) -- far enough into the future wherein humans have completely relinquished the steering wheel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Concept Vehicles:** The development of safe and reliable self-driving technology only enhances the possibilities of concept vehicles. - **Disruptive Automotive Design:** Sleek and futuristic design language is fundamental to the success of future concept vehicles. - **Human Control Integration:** Designing vehicles with automated and human control integration will become more common in future concept vehicle developments. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Self-driving technology and futuristic design language will play a significant role in the future of the automotive industry. - **Technology Industry:** The integration of technology in concept vehicles will require collaboration between the technology and automotive industries. - **Transportation Industry:** The self-driving technology in concept vehicles has the potential to revolutionize and disrupt the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Luxury Self-Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot.md) - [Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkm-20.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Luxury Electric Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md)