# Luxe Nostalgic Velomobiles The 'Picar' is a Combination Recumbent Trike and Pedal Car By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedal-car References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ekomobil/picar-a-recumbent-pedal-car-with-style) & [velomobileshop](http://www.velomobileshop.com/) This streamlined pedal car is a [three-wheeled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) piece of luxurious transportation that puts other bikes to shame. The 'Picar' is a unique mixture of pedal car, [recumbent trike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-kettwiesel-one-plus) and classic aerodynamic velomobile. Crafted by hand down to the finest detail, this pedal-powered vehicle resembles a car down from faux engine to the chrome exhaust. There is also an option for a [750 electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trike-flatbed-hybrid-750) if riders are looking to speed things up as they travel down the road. The 'Picar' also includes a synthetic leather seat, a wood panel dash and disc brakes on all three wheels. Available in five different color options, this car bike can also be outfitted with optional flourishes like LED lights, a MP3 music speaker system for listening to music and a USB port for charging up your phone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxe Velomobiles:** High-end, pedal-powered vehicles that blur the line between car and bike offer opportunities for luxury brands to innovate. - **Recumbent Trikes:** With increasing interest in alternative modes of transportation, companies that specialize in recumbent trikes can capitalize on this trend by incorporating luxurious features. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, companies can develop eco-friendly pedal cars that offer a stylish and sustainable way to get around. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Auto:** Luxury car brands can expand their offerings by creating high-end pedal-powered vehicles that capture the essence of a classic automobile. - **Cycling:** As cycling continues to grow in popularity, companies specializing in recumbent trikes can develop innovative features that appeal to a wider audience. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Companies that offer eco-friendly transportation options can capitalize on the popularity of bikes and growing concern for the environment by introducing pedal cars as a stylish and sustainable way to get around. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike1.md) - [Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedalassist-electric-quadricycles.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Sleek Electricity-Storing Velomobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricity-storing-velomobile.md) - [Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid.md) - [Dual-Rider E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3.md) - [Single-Seater Bicycle Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bagnole-electric-utv.md)