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The Electric Lexus LFA Could Get A Fake Sequential Gearbox

Toyota’s patent shows how the electric Lexus LFA could mimic sequential gearbox jolts with torque cuts, paddle shifters, and selectable sport or race profiles.

By Brian Potter

Oct 15 -

Tesla Roadster Patent Shows A Hidden Wing That Can Make 1,543 Pounds Of Downforce

A new Tesla Roadster patent describes a two-piece rear wing that shifts between low drag, high downforce, and crash-safety positions.

By Brian Potter

Sep 28 -

McLaren Files Remuera And Muriwai Trademarks, Is A New Naming Era Coming?

Bruce McLaren's Remuera and Muriwai trademarks echo his New Zealand childhood and early racing, without confirming any future McLaren production models.

By Brian Potter

Sep 28 -

Ford Patent Reveals A Front Tailgate Trunk With A Fold Down TV

Ford Fathom patent drawings outline a fold-out front work surface and rear TV concept, while leaving their production future wide open.

By Brian Potter

Sep 24 -

Genesis Patents X Gran Coupe And Convertible, Is Production Next?

New US design patents define the Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible bodywork while leaving powertrains, timing, and production approval unanswered.

By Brian Potter

Sep 23 -

Nissan’s New Midgate Patent Could Be Good News For Frontier Fans

Nissan has filed a patent for a midgate that would be perfect for the next-generation mid-size truck that arrives in a few years.

By Anthony Alaniz

Sep 22 -

Porsche Is Working On An Automatic That Pretends To Be A Manual

A new patent filing reveals Porsche's idea to turn a dual-clutch automatic gearbox into a manual transmission.

By Anthony Alaniz

Sep 21 -

Toyota Patent Turns Your Car Into A Photo Assistant

Toyota’s latest patent outlines a gaze-based camera system that snaps roadside scenes to your phone, aiming to cut distraction from manual photos.

By Brian Potter

Sep 15 -

Ford Wants You To Sleep In Your Bronco

New patent images show Ford prepping serious overland and camping upgrades for the Bronco.

By Jeff Glucker

Sep 9 -

Mercedes' Next Off-Roader Could Literally Float, Patent Shows

A new Mercedes-Benz patent outlines a two-axle SUV that can float using inflatable wheel-arch inserts, wheel-based propulsion, and software-controlled stability.

By Brian Potter

Sep 8 -

Ferrari Wants To Turn Taillights Into Active Aero

Ferrari’s patent depicts taillights that can extend outward to increase the car’s aerodynamic load.  

By Anthony Alaniz

Aug 25 -

Mazda Won't Let The Rotary Die. This Patent Could Make It More Efficient

A new Mazda patent filing reveals an innovative exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for rotary engines.  

By Anthony Alaniz

Aug 20 -

Ferrari Files 'LC67' Trademark. Is Another Special Model Coming?

Ferrari LC67 appears across cars, parts, apparel, and digital assets, signaling broad brand protection instead of a guaranteed future production model.

By Brian Potter

Aug 13 -

Leaked Patent Images Expose Lamborghini Revuelto SV’s Aggressive Aero

Patent drawings reveal the Lamborghini Revuelto SV’s new aero package, fixed rear wing, and track-focused details ahead of its Monterey Car Week debut.

By Brian Potter

Aug 13 -

Toyota Could Be Working On A Hotter Camry

Sadly, it may not be the sporty Camry you were expecting.

By Jared Rosenholtz

Jul 8 -

Toyota's Fake Manual For EVs Might Be Too Real

Toyota has filed a patent that simulates an engine stall in an electric vehicle.  

By Anthony Alaniz

Jun 8 -

Porsche Could Reinvent One Of Its Most Iconic Technologies

Could Porsche be returning to its roots with a new air-cooled setup? Sort of.

By Jeff Glucker

May 20 -

Hyundai's Next Performance EV Could Have A Manual

Hyundai has filed a patent for a new shift mechanism that can operate as like a traditional automatic transmission or a manual.

By Anthony Alaniz

May 19 -

Tesla Filed A New Roadster Trademark. Is It Finally Happening?

Tesla promised the new Roadster would enter production in 2020, but it still hasn’t happened.  

By Anthony Alaniz

May 7 -

Porsche Filed A Patent For Hidden Racing Stripes

Porsche describes using the technology to indicate the car’s drive mode or charge status.  

By Anthony Alaniz

Apr 9 -

Bentley's New SUV Might Already Have A Name

Woolf Barnato was one of the original 'Bentley Boys,' and this new SUV might be named after him.

By Anthony Alaniz

Mar 18 -

Porsche Is Developing A Gearbox That Switches Between Manual And Automatic

Porsche's new shift-by-wire system would give drivers the best of both worlds.

By Anthony Alaniz

Mar 16 -

GM Has A Clever Idea To Make Drifting Easier. But Would It Work?

GM's new patent would actively adjust downforce to make it easier for drivers to drift the Corvette. But would that actually work?

By Jeff Glucker

Feb 10 -

Tesla's New Trademark May Finally Give Fans What They've Been Waiting For

After more than eight years, the Tesla Roadster could be closer to production than ever.

By Anthony Alaniz

Feb 6 -

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