# Auto Themed Dishware Fun-ctional Snackware for Car Nuts By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-how-you-eat-fun-ctional-snackware-for-car-nuts References: [computergear](http://www.computergear.com/enplse1ofeas.html) Know a gear head or general car nut that you would like to buy something special for? Have an [automotive themed room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameo-1)? These [dishes and utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware) are perfect. 6" diameter tire bowl can be used for snacks. [Knife, fork and spoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-nismo-precision-sushi-knife) are stainless steel and come in a tool case. Chrome plated piston mug round out the set. Available by the piece or as a setting. **Implications** - Consumers are constantly seeking products that promote their lifestyles and values. By possessing these products, they can make a statement to their peers about their interests. Companies attempting to reach specific niche markets can produce versions of their product that are themed respectively, therefore appealing to a variety of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lifestyle Themed Products:** Companies can produce lifestyle themed products to attract consumers seeking products that promote their interests and values. - **Niche Marketing:** Niche marketing can be used to appeal to a variety of consumers with different interests and preferences. - **Functional Novelty Items:** Companies can offer functional novelty items such as auto themed dishware to appeal to consumers seeking unique and fun products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can benefit from producing lifestyle themed products that cater to niche markets and appeal to consumers with varying interests and values. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** The consumer goods industry can produce functional novelty items such as auto themed dishware to attract consumers seeking unique and fun products. - **Marketing Industry:** The marketing industry can leverage niche marketing to attract a variety of consumers with different interests and preferences, by producing respectively themed products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Noodle Model Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-tomica-cup-noodle-collection.md) - [Automotive-Enthused Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-smeg.md) - [Car-Crafting Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro.md) - [In-Car Napkin Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-napkin-holders.md) - [Automobile-Focused Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-modern-driver.md) - [Car Instrument Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reengauge-alarm-clocks.md) - [Motorsport Kitchen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-porsche-x-smeg.md) - [Cyclist-Themed Pizza Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rotory-cutter.md) - [Auto-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameo-1.md)