# Auto Bike Locks The Smart Car Bike Lock Shows Its Parking Capabilities By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-car-bike-lock References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31867/) & [paper-plane.fr](http://www.paper-plane.fr/2010/06/antivol-intelligent/) This oversized Smart Car bike lock simply demonstrates the vast abilities of the little tiny car that could. I find this demonstration hilarious, because the car is tiny as it is, but having that huge bike lock around it just makes it look like a children's toy! My only questions are how heavy is the lock, and how did they manage to stick it through the window without damaging the car!? Regardless, the Smart Car bike lock is a pretty effective way of advertising the Smart Car's immense parking capabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Vehicle Accessories:** The trend for accessories that enhance the functionality of compact vehicles like the Smart Car. - **Efficient Parking Solutions:** The trend for products that optimize limited parking spaces and resolve issues with bike security. - **Creative Advertising Ideas:** The trend for unconventional advertising mediums and approaches that garner attention and social media engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunities to develop accessories that work with and enhance the features of compact vehicles and create a more efficient parking experience. - **Bicycle Industry:** Opportunities to develop innovative bike locks and related technologies that improve bike security and user convenience. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Opportunities to create more unconventional and creative ways of advertising products and services to increase brand awareness and social media engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Compact Cyclist Car Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbull-rack.md) - [Foldable Flatpack Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahha-toaster-bike-rack.md)