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The Q-Pot Smart ForTwo is the Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift

— January 31, 2011 — Autos
Never before have I felt the urge to take a bite out of a vehicle, yet the Q-Pot Smart ForTwo has incited a major craving. The confectionery collaboration stirred up between chocolatier Tadaaki Wakamatsu of Q-Pot and makers of the Smart Car, Mercedes-Benz Japan has led to a delicious drive in time for Valentine's Day.

If a box of chocolates doesn't adequately express your emotions, how would your loved one feel about the Q-Pot Smart ForTwo? The launch of this sweet $28,000 automobile came complete with a wrapper and inside, you can find delectable dripping dials.
Trend Themes
1. Confectionery Collaboration - The trend of collaborations between confectionery companies and other industries, such as automotive, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and enticing products.
2. Edible Vehicles - The rising trend of creating edible vehicles, like the Q-Pot Smart ForTwo, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food and automotive industries to explore new ways of combining functionality and indulgence.
3. Gourmet Gifts - The demand for gourmet and unique gifts, such as the Q-Pot Smart ForTwo, is a trend in the gifting industry that provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating memorable and experiential presents.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can explore disruptive innovation by partnering with various industries, such as automotive, to create unique and edible products.
2. Automotive - The automotive industry can tap into disruptive innovation by collaborating with confectionery companies to create edible vehicles, catering to the demand for unique and experiential products.
3. Gifting - The gifting industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating gourmet and unique offerings, like the Q-Pot Smart ForTwo, to provide memorable and standout gifts.
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