Automatic Vehicle Type Detection Explained

Not all vehicles are the same. A car ad emphasizes comfort and performance. A motorhome ad emphasizes living space and travel amenities. A commercial van ad emphasizes cargo capacity and durability.

InfoX's Ad AI automatically detects what type of vehicle you're advertising and generates contextually appropriate copy—no manual categorization needed.

How Automatic Detection Works

When you search a vehicle by license plate or chassis number, InfoX pulls data from the Norwegian Vehicle Registry, including the tax classification code (skattemessig kode).

This tax code reveals the vehicle type:

• Passenger cars have specific codes
• Motorhomes have different codes
• Caravans have their own codes
• Commercial vans have distinct codes

Ad AI analyzes this tax code and automatically classifies the vehicle into one of four categories.

The Four Vehicle Types

1. Personbil (Passenger Car) - Code 101

What it includes:

• Standard cars (sedans, hatchbacks, coupes)
• SUVs
• Station wagons
• Personal-use vehicles

Ad copy focuses on:

• Comfort features (heated seats, climate control, leather interior)
• Performance (engine power, fuel efficiency, acceleration)
• Safety features (airbags, stability control, parking sensors)
• Technology (navigation, Bluetooth, backup camera)
• Family-friendly attributes (seating capacity, trunk space)

Why this matters: Buyers of passenger cars care about daily driving comfort, safety, and features. The AI emphasizes these aspects.

2. Campingbil (Motorhome) - Codes 316, 313, 336

What it includes:

• Motorhomes
• RVs (recreational vehicles)
• Self-contained travel vehicles

Ad copy focuses on:

• Living space (sleeping capacity, interior layout)
• Amenities (kitchen, bathroom, heating, water systems)
• Travel features (storage, awnings, exterior equipment)
• Comfort while traveling (driving comfort, seating, entertainment systems)
• Adventure readiness (4x4 capability, off-grid systems)

Why this matters: Motorhome buyers care about living amenities and travel capabilities, not just transportation. The AI shifts emphasis accordingly.

3. Campingvogn (Caravan/Trailer) - Codes 703, 713, 723

What it includes:

• Towable caravans
• Travel trailers
• Camping trailers

Ad copy focuses on:

• Portability (weight, towing requirements, maneuverability)
• Vacation use (seasonal camping, weekend getaways)
• Storage (interior storage, exterior compartments)
• Living amenities (sleeping, kitchen, bathroom facilities)
• Setup ease (awnings, stabilizers, hookups)

Why this matters: Caravan buyers care about towing compatibility, storage options, and vacation convenience. The AI highlights these aspects instead of driving performance.

4. Varebil (Van/Commercial) - Codes 310, 311, 314, 315

What it includes:

• Delivery vans
• Commercial trucks
• Work vehicles
• Cargo vans

Ad copy focuses on:

• Cargo capacity (volume, payload, dimensions)
• Durability (build quality, reliability, maintenance)
• Business use (fuel efficiency, running costs, tax benefits)
• Practical features (loading access, shelving, partitions)
• Commercial specifications (axle capacity, gross weight)

Why this matters: Commercial van buyers care about utility, running costs, and business value—not luxury features. The AI emphasizes work-related benefits.

Why Automatic Detection Matters

1. Contextually Appropriate Copy

Without automatic detection, you'd need to manually specify the vehicle type, or the AI would generate generic copy that doesn't resonate with the target buyer.

With detection:

• Motorhome ad: "Spacious living area with full kitchen and bathroom, perfect for your next adventure..."
• Van ad: "Large cargo capacity with easy loading access, ideal for your delivery business..."

Without detection:

• Both vehicles get the same generic copy: "This vehicle is in great condition..."

2. Time Savings

You don't need to categorize vehicles manually. Just enter the license plate, and Ad AI handles the rest.

Listing 50 vehicles:

• With manual categorization: Select vehicle type 50 times
• With automatic detection: Zero clicks—it just works

3. Accuracy

Tax codes are official registry data. They don't lie. If the Norwegian Vehicle Registry classifies it as a motorhome (code 316), it is a motorhome. No guessing, no mistakes.

4. Optimized Equipment Lists

Different vehicle types have different relevant features:

• Cars: Navigation, heated seats, sunroof
• Motorhomes: Solar panels, awnings, bike racks
• Vans: Shelving, partitions, towbar capacity

Ad AI adjusts the equipment selection interface based on vehicle type, showing you relevant options for that category.

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Passenger Car (Code 101)

Vehicle: 2020 Tesla Model 3 Tax Code: 101 (Passenger Car) Detection Result: Personbil

Generated Ad Focus:

• Electric powertrain and low emissions
• Autopilot and technology features
• Interior comfort and premium materials
• Safety ratings and advanced driver assistance
• Low running costs

Example 2: Motorhome (Code 316)

Vehicle: 2018 Hymer Exsis Tax Code: 316 (Motorhome) Detection Result: Campingbil

Generated Ad Focus:

• Spacious living area with fixed bed
• Full kitchen with refrigerator and stove
• Bathroom with shower and toilet
• Heating and climate control for year-round use
• Exterior storage and bike rack

Example 3: Caravan (Code 703)

Vehicle: 2019 Kn aus Sport 500 Tax Code: 703 (Caravan) Detection Result: Campingvogn

Generated Ad Focus:

• Lightweight design for easy towing
• Comfortable sleeping for 4 people
• Compact kitchen and dining area
• Large awning for outdoor living
• Perfect for family vacations

Example 4: Commercial Van (Code 311)

Vehicle: 2021 Mercedes Sprinter Tax Code: 311 (Van) Detection Result: Varebil

Generated Ad Focus:

• Large cargo volume (12 cubic meters)
• Payload capacity (1,200 kg)
• Fuel-efficient diesel engine
• Low maintenance costs
• Ideal for delivery and logistics businesses

What Happens If Tax Code Is Unrecognized?

If InfoX encounters a tax code that doesn't match the four main categories, it defaults to Personbil (Passenger Car) and generates general vehicle advertisement copy.

Why default to Passenger Car: Most unrecognized codes are specialty vehicles or rare classifications. Generic passenger car copy is safer than guessing a specific category.

What you can do: If the generated copy doesn't match the vehicle type, regenerate a few times to see alternative phrasings, or manually edit the copy after generation.

Technical Details: The Tax Code Mapping

Here's how InfoX maps tax codes to vehicle types:

This mapping is built into Ad AI and updates automatically when you search a vehicle.

Getting Started with Automatic Detection

You don't need to do anything special. Automatic detection happens automatically:

1. Search vehicle by license plate or chassis number
2. Ad AI pulls tax code from the registry
3. Ad AI classifies vehicle type based on tax code
4. Configuration form adjusts to vehicle type
5. Equipment options display relevant features
6. Generated copy matches vehicle category

From search to contextually appropriate ad: automatic.

Conclusion

Automatic vehicle type detection is one of Ad AI's smartest features. It ensures that motorhome ads emphasize living amenities, van ads emphasize cargo capacity, and car ads emphasize comfort and performance—without you lifting a finger.

No manual categorization. No generic copy. No guessing.

Just search the vehicle. Ad AI detects the type and generates the right copy for the right audience.

Try it with different vehicle types. See how the copy changes based on what you're advertising.