# Social Media-Synced Vehicles The Vauxhall Monza Brings the Future to the Detroit 2014 Auto Show By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-monza-future References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/vauxhall/10520766/Vauxhall-Monza-concept-review.html) The [Vauxhall Monza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-suv) made its North American debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto show. The Vauxhall Monza has a projected dashboard, vertical doors, fixed seats and a steering wheel and pedals that move to suit the driver. The Monza also has voice control functions and the ability to link to a future networked transportation system. The Vauxhall Monza also has an extended range battery hybrid Ampyra/[Volt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-alpine) with a new generation three cylinder spark ignition unit that burns eco-fuel, specifically compressed natural gas. The Vauxhall Monza is a fantastic futuristic auto model with a number of capabilities for both the present and the very near future. For example, the makers speculate that the car will be able to link with social media (i.e. [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ram-truck)) to coordinate carpooling, share music, TV etc, with passengers as well as the driver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Social Media-synced Vehicles:** The integration of social media into vehicle systems will allow for coordinated carpooling and shared entertainment experiences during travel. - **Projected Dashboards:** Innovative dashboard technologies will enhance the driver experience and offer new opportunities for interactive advertising and brand experiences. - **Eco-fuel Engines:** The development of new eco-fuel engine designs offers the potential for reduced emissions while still providing high-performance capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to integrate social media, develop innovative dashboard technologies, and incorporate eco-fuel engines into new car models. - **Technology:** Technology companies can collaborate with automakers to develop new solutions for connected car experiences, projected dashboards, and integrating social media into vehicle systems. - **Energy:** The energy industry can benefit by exploring new eco-fuel engine designs and developing alternative fuel options for the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Stunning Special-Edition SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-suv.md) - [AI-Animated Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-fx-super-one.md) - [AI Grille Luxury Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fx-super-one.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [TV-Equipped Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pod-concept.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-mokka-coffee.md)