[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/emojis-and-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/emojis-and-cars\/","headline":"Emojis and cars","name":"Emojis and cars","description":"In recent years, emojis have been impossible to ignore, breaking out of our smartphones to infiltrate daily life. You\u2019ll find them on everything from t-shirts and duvet sets to keyrings and cakes. We\u2019d bet you\u2019ve even spotted one of the infamous yellow faces dangling from the odd rear-view mirror too. And that\u2019s the point of this feature, emojis have broke ground into the automotive world too. \u2018Is nothing sacred?\u2019, we hear you cry and the answer to that is \u2018no\u2019; […]","datePublished":"2017-07-20","dateModified":"2017-07-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Emoji-GTR.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Emoji-GTR.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/emojis-and-cars\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":430,"keywords":["Emoji","Honda","MG","Nissan GT-R"],"articleBody":"In recent years, emojis have been impossible to ignore, breaking out of our smartphones to infiltrate daily life. You\u2019ll find them on everything from t-shirts and duvet sets to keyrings and cakes. We\u2019d bet you\u2019ve even spotted one of the infamous yellow faces dangling from the odd rear-view mirror too.And that\u2019s the point of this feature, emojis have broke ground into the automotive world too. \u2018Is nothing sacred?\u2019, we hear you cry and the answer to that is \u2018no\u2019; the best thing to do is roll over and accept it.In honour of them getting their own feature-length film (The Emoji Movie – in cinemas August 4th), we\u2019ve picked out our favourite examples of emojis popping up on cars.The EmojiTROf course, there is a car emoji – a dinky red city car in the vein of the Smart Fortwo or Citroen C1 – but have you ever seen this emoji car?The EmojiTR is a wrap-laden Nissan GT-R that entered the 2015 Gumball 3000. This 660bhp beast has been tuned to churn out 555lb ft of torque and blast it off to 60mph in under three seconds.Life imitates emojisSomeone with presumably too much time on their hands took it upon themselves to bring the three car emojis to life.Good effort, even if the red car is unmistakably pink\u2026Art imitating emojisEmojis have been used to improve road safety too, forming the basis for a powerful structure in a \u2018don\u2019t text and drive\u2019 campaign from US mobile phone network Sprint.Titled \u2018The Last Emoji\u2019, the junkyard piece appeared in downtown Miami to highlight the dangers of texting behind the wheel.On reg plates?Many people – especially \u2018the yoof\u2019 – prefer to use emojis in place of actual words wherever possible, but could there be a future where emojis actually appear on our car registration plates?Honda imagined such a possibility as part of an April Fools prank, which only underlines how ridiculous the concept is – but weirder things have happened.Emojis on your windscreenHow about telling fellow drivers what you really think of them by displaying emojis on your windscreen? That\u2019s what was suggested by MG for their April 1st joke.\u201cFrom rolling eyes and winky face, to blowing a kiss, cute smile and the thumbs up gesture, the intuitive software gives motorists access to more than 150 iconic expressions,\u201d read MG\u2019s faux press release.What do you make of emojis? Do they drive you mad or can you not live without them? Let us know in the comments section down there…"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Emojis and cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/emojis-and-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]