Automotive Trends That May Change The Way We Move




Thrifty Auto Shipping loves to attend car shows around the world but we didn’t get a chance to attend this one in L.A. this year but one of our favorite organizations, NPR did! Here’s a recap of some changing automotive trends they found this year. Stroll around the show and you'll discover some innovation and advances that aren't really attractive yet are changing the way we move around.
One of the biggest changes is that people are leaning more towards access to transportation more than ownership. The car industry answer to that changing need is car sharing services that usually include insurance and maintenance and the cars are not shabby either. Three of the top brands that are already offering these sharing services are Cadillac, Volvo and Lincoln.  

Another change has nothing to do with the car industry but has to do with more eco-friendly and economical means of transportation. While most of the car companies are focusing on electric and self-driving cars, many people are turning in their keys in exchange for electric bikes and scooters and even skateboards. What a great way to stay healthy and save the environment! 

Most of today’s motorcycles and mopeds still utilize gas or diesel and have lower fuel economy along with high soot output which adds to air contamination and greenhouse gasses. The new electric options that are being offered could help in cutting contamination in big cities around the world.
These new modes of transportation presently are attracting the younger crowd, but they could help give versatility or a better mode of transportation to more older and disabled individuals. The hope is that more individuals will decide to use alternative ways such as car sharing services or electric bikes to get around instead of the expensive, gas guzzling, polluting cars on the road.

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