These are the top 3 car trends for 2014
Just like we love our fashion trends each season, cars also have different trends- these are the top 3 rated trends for the auto industry for 2014.
1. High Performance Hybrids
When you see a hybrid, you think fuel economy and limited performance, so the phrase ‘high performance hybrids’ might seem a little contradictory… It is in fact not, cars like Porsche’s Panamera E-Hybrid, the Audi R8 e-Tron, and the Tesla Model S offer high performance driving combined with the benefits of an electric vehicle. So, you can drive a fast car, but still be ‘green’- we think that’s definitely a winner!
2. Almost-Autonomous Cars
We’ve seen a few companies testing their autonomous car skills so far this year like Volvo and even Google. With the onset of new technologies like blind-spot detection, lane change departure, backup camera sensors, cross traffic alerts, active cruise control, and many other exciting innovations that allow you to be safer on the road, you’re almost halfway there. Though, note that most manufacturers are stating that you won’t see totally autonomous vehicles on the road until 2020.
3. Diesel Cars
Like it or not, diesel is becoming the new trend. By the year 2020, more than half the vehicles on the road will be diesel-powered. A recent study showed that consumers are becoming more interested in diesel-powered vehicles because they go longer distances, have better resale value, and give you performance and towing capacity without sacrificing the joy of driving. Almost every German manufacturer offers diesel-powered vehicles. If you are in the process of choosing a diesel car, definitely take a diesel car for a test drive- you might purchase one and love it!