#NAIAS: The Agents Capture An All-New Trend In Detroit — Is It Ready To Blast Off Or Is IT A FAD?

Spotting trends in the automotive space isn't exactly the easiest thing to do. That's because there's a lot of variables at play in this industry.

Take, for example, show concepts. Was the design team merely having fun? How real is the possibility of a specific concept?

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Well, we think we've stumbled upon a Duesey and here's the thing: it looks like this would be something very simple for the aftermarket to take and run with. Just like when we saw matte paint and made a call, this may be the all-new, next big thing.

While walking the show floor we noticed two specific concepts were equipped with what can best be described as embedded, roof-mounted LED fog lights. The funny thing is I asked people on BOTH stands and no one had a name for this all-new design trend.

After taking a look at the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan Active Concept and Nissan Titan Warrior Concept, let us know what you think: Are these lights and the way they're integrated — with the aerodynamic humps — ready to take off or are they simply a fad?


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MDarringer - 1/16/2016 1:16:12 PM

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I would wonder if roof mounted lights are legal for a manufacturer to sell. Yes I know lots of off roaders who have high mounted lights, but aftermarket isn't always 100% in accordance with the law.

The VW and the Nissan are two examples of trying way too hard to look cool.

TomM - 1/17/2016 6:12:54 PM

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The lights are not legal in most states up there - if they are clear lens. In yellow - they might get away with them - but then that defeats the purpose.

Problem is - Americans and around the world - people are getting TALLER - and we don't need another thing that will reduce head room in a vehicle - unless of course - you are fully reclined back - and the car is driving itself.

jeffgall - 1/16/2016 1:30:36 PM

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A trend I like that would like to see catch on in production is an accent color. While I don't like the new Titan, I like the look of the orange acent against the grey. Some of the Wranglers had this too. It's not for every car, but some play it off well when it is just a hint of a secondary color.

MDarringer - 1/16/2016 1:40:07 PM

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I've always like the two-tone treatment of the Mini Cooper and the Ford Flex. Tame examples yes, but visually interesting.

atc98092 - 1/16/2016 5:10:30 PM

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For fog lights to be effective, they need to be close to the ground. Lights mounted on the roof would be good for lighting a dark road with no oncoming traffic, but would be useless for more typical driving.

So for either purpose, it's not a good location. Only for show.

Agent001 - 1/16/2016 6:18:16 PM

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I think it would look amazing on the next gen Wrangler which we're told is gorgeous.

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PUGPROUD - 1/16/2016 7:24:54 PM

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Just another example of OEM manufacturers being late to the party again. Although these lights are integrated with the roof the aftermarket and consumers have been putting lights on top of Jeeps, trucks and SUV's for decades. Safe to say its been a trend and OEM's want their share now.

FormerBenz - 1/17/2016 4:09:15 PM

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I hope one of these doesn't pull up behind me, often the aftermarket lights are aimed awkwardly and their intensity is searing. There is no need for these and they shouldn't be legal for use on the road, only for off road use.

Sciros - 1/17/2016 6:37:28 PM

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Don't think they are legal, so it's a non-issue.

trboaccord - 1/18/2016 10:55:38 AM

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the FJ Cruiser had lights mounted on the roof rack that were a factory option and sold in the US so there is a way for them to be legal just not sure what the law states