# Retrofit Autonomous Vehicles The Siemens Mustang Will Compete at the Goodwood Festival of Speed By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens-mustang References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/autonomous-1965-ford-mustang-goodwood-hillclimb/#/6) & [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/siemens-autonomous-ford-mustang-goodwood/) Autonomous vehicles are becoming more and more impressive, especially in the realm of racing, and a new [Siemens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-race-car-concept) [Mustang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang) will now be competing at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This custom-built 1965 Ford Mustang was designed in collaboration with Cranfield University, a science and engineering school in England, and is completely retrofitted with a suite of autonomous technology. Siemens has not stated what type of hardware or software is powering the Siemens Mustang but it has noted that the location-scanning tech was provided by [Bentley Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-torcal). Unlike other autonomous vehicle offerings, such as models from Waymo and Uber, the Siemens Mustang lacks any bulky radars, cameras and sensors. Instead, the autonomous Mustang features coaster-sized sensors on the hood and lid of the trunk. Image Credit: Siemens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retrofit Autonomous Vehicles:** The development of retrofitting autonomous technology onto existing vehicles creates new opportunities for the automotive industry. - **Autonomous Racing:** The use of autonomous technology in racing presents opportunities for innovation and advancement. - **Locational Scanning Technology:** The use of locational scanning technology in autonomous vehicles creates potential for improved accuracy and safety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from developing retrofit autonomous technology for existing vehicles. - **Education:** Educational institutions, such as Cranfield University, can play a role in developing and promoting advancements in autonomous technology. - **Engineering:** The engineering industry has opportunities to develop and implement locational scanning technology into various applications, including autonomous vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fast-Charging Electric Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-ford-mustang-fastback.md) - [Riproaring Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-van.md) - [AI-Powered Racing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-racing.md) - [Autonomous Seniors Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveries-to-seniors.md) - [Industry-Leading Auto Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-auto-technologies.md) - [Groundbreaking Automated Driving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-driving-system.md) - [Smart Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strutt-ev1.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [AI-Animated Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-fx-super-one.md)