# Funky Punker Bubble Cars Vehiconomics' Smite is a Modern-Day Messerschmitt By TopDog | Published 2010-01-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehiconomics-smite References: [retrotogo](http://www.retrotogo.com/2010/01/smite-by-vehiconomics-the-bubble-car-returns-as-an-eco-vehicle.html) & [mysmite](http://www.mysmite.com/) Just in case you can’t tell what this abomination on wheels is, it’s a car, a [bubble car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) named the Vehiconomics Smite. The Funky Punker-style vehicle is the brainchild of “a number of companies, experts in their respective fields, working together to create a caring invention for [urban people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster).” Really? Well who are these experts, and why are they trying to recreate a Messerschmitt KR200? Never has there been such an abomination in auto design since the [AMC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lap-of-legends) Gremlin, which by the way I expect will make a complete comeback. Check out the gallery above for more shots of the Vehiconomics Smite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Cars:** There is an opportunity for companies to create modern vehicles with retro designs. - **Small and Urban-friendly Cars:** There is a need for small cars that are environmentally friendly, particularly for city-dwellers. - **Collaborative Design:** There is potential for companies to collaborate with experts in various fields to design unique and innovative products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can design small and environmentally friendly vehicles that have unique and retro-inspired designs. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider implementing urban-friendly transportation options like small vehicles and car-sharing programs. - **Design:** Design firms can collaborate with automotive and other industries to bring innovative designs to life in various products, including cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two8esl.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Ultra-Modern Moped Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moppe-apparatus-tdmp1.md)