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Intense Color

"The No. 1 influencer is always color," says Ford Motor Company designer Anthony Prozzi.

Yves Klein blue or what most of us refer to as bright or electric blue, was a hit on the runways of Diane von Furstenberg (pictured, top) and other designers who showed styles for Fall 2011. But it's also a trend that you can expect to see on automobiles in 2012 and beyond, according to Anthony Prozzi.

This particular shade of blue "represents a movement to unify and work together," according to Anthony. He adds that strong, intense colors like a "highly saturated orange" represent a search for a new gold standard in uncertain economic times.

Look for: Electric blue, bright pinks, saturated oranges and reds.