The HRV, or Home Replacement Vehicle.

CORONA—Car manufacturers are working on an unconventional solution to the housing crisis: making cars larger than single-family homes by 2026. As housing shortages continue to plague urban areas, some are turning to a future where cars, already evolving into rolling living spaces, will replace traditional homes.

“We’re simply responding to demand,” said Kenny Calvert, a spokesperson for the NHTSA. “The average family can’t afford housing, but they’re still buying cars. By increasing car size, we’re offering a mobile, adaptable living space.”

These behemoth vehicles are designed like regular cars but somehow include fully functional living quarters, including bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. What began as a move to make SUVs more spacious has now morphed into an entirely new class of vehicle that could reshape how people live: the HRV, or Home Replacement Vehicle.

Amanda Winter, an early adopter, has already made the switch. “I couldn't afford a house anymore and moved into my car. It’s perfect. I'd prefer a house and basic human needs, but yeah. It's prefect.”

Critics, however, warn that this is no solution. Urban planner Dr. James Stevens raised concerns: “This doesn’t address the underlying issue. All the homeless people on the street. Making cars bigger won’t fix the housing crisis; it just shifts more people onto the street. All my beautiful planning will look gross.”

Whether this trend is a viable answer to the housing problem remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: by 2026, our streets—and perhaps parking lots—are about to get a lot more crowded.