One of the only trends on this list that actually applies mostly to women is the cutesy interior trend. Car owners, usually female, will decorate their entire vehicle with pink colors, Hello Kitty stickers and seats, many toys that either move when you drive or are powered by solar energy, and more. The most terrible aspect of these cars in our opinion is the handbrake. It’s enough to look at the image above to realize what a disgusting and horrible trend this is.
Vehicles are tools meant to get us from one place to another in the fastest, safest, most efficient way possible. This is not Barbie’s dream house and it’s not a 6-year-old’s bedroom either. Nobody knows how or why Hello Kitty has become the main villain in this trend. Perhaps it was a premeditated commercial plan, or maybe it just organically happened. Scooby-Doo is also an occasional cause for this trend, although in that case the reasons why are clear. Either way, please don’t let anyone you know do this to their car.
You Are Not The Dark Knight
The Batmobile, Batman's official car, is probably one of the most popular fictional cars in the world. It was originally invented by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in 1939, so it doesn't matter when you were born - if you're a Batman fan, you've grown up with the Batmobile. The car has appeared in almost all of the major depictions of the superhero, from comic books to films and animated series, and is even playable in the Batman: Arkham video games series.
Many fans have attempted to make their inner child happy by purchasing or crafting cars that are supposed to look like the Batmobile. We've seen everything from modified SUVs to customized Lamborghinis, all attempting to recreate the glory of the vehicle. The closest thing we've ever seen to a real-life Batman is Zac Mihajlovic from Camden, Australia, who hand-built his very own street-legal Batmobile based on the classic car from the 1989 film with Michael Keaton. No matter what you try to create or purchase, don't forget - you are not Batman.
Tank Cars
Some people have taken it upon themselves to turn their vehicles into real-life tanks. The reason? Nobody knows. Perhaps some of us like pretending we're in a World War simulator or in a video game where these kinds of vehicles can be found in mass. To be honest, there’s really no reason for this fad to exist.
Whoever asked for these modifications must have a lot of spare money or a very weird fascination with tanks. We can’t help but notice how the car’s headlights look like funny eyes while the rear of the car tries to be a serious tank. The camouflage definitely helps though, as the car can barely be seen on the surface of the grass… not.
Fake Badges and Labels
Many cars have a much more expensive variation that includes a stronger engine and more high-end equipment. The Ford Mustang for example has a much faster version called the Mustang GT, which has about 20% more horsepower than the former. Another example is the Jaguar F-Type, the car also includes a much stronger version called the F-Type R, which has 4 exhaust tips instead of 2 and about 30% more horsepower.
Some car owners choose to go for the cheaper versions, which is completely their choice, but then they proceed to purchase the badge for the stronger version and glue it onto their cars as if they had purchased the more expensive one. There’s nothing more cringy than watching a Mustang with a GT badge that’s clearly not a GT, or an F-Type with an R on it that could not pose to be an F-Type R even in its dreams. Most people don’t quite notice the difference, as they most likely don’t even know what the labels mean, but car enthusiasts will immediately notice various subtle changes in body and performance, which will indicate to them that you’re just a fraud. In other words, this behavior doesn’t pay, so it’s better if you just avoid those urges until you can purchase the real thing.
Angry Jeep Grills
As we've stated before, it almost seems that cars are men's outlets for their stylistic and fashion needs. Some guys take these opportunities a bit further than they should and treat their cars like pets whom they've groomed to look intimidating. The jeep's angry face front is one of the most bizarre fads that have recently hit markets, basically turning your car into a frowning old lady that's always in a bad mood. What's the point of your car having eternal RBF (resting b**** face - for those who were wondering)?
The only time you get to enjoy your car’s angry face is when you point it at some of your friends so that they will notice that you actually spent time and hard-earned money on the incredibly dumb activity of designing an angry-looking face on your vehicle. Don't make your jeep look angry, let it stay just the way it is and enjoy the rest of your life. Besides, having your Jeep's girlfriend come home to a face like that can't possibly help their Jeep on Jeep relationship.