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Ford Patents Floor Airbag To Prevent Loose Cargo Hitting Occupants

Ford Patents Floor Airbag To Prevent Loose Cargo Hitting Occupants

The C-shaped airbag would run along the walls and seatback.

By Chris Bruce Sep 20 2023

Ford Patents Bolt-On Dual Axle Suspension For Pickup Trucks

Ford Patents Bolt-On Dual Axle Suspension For Pickup Trucks

It turns a 4x4 truck into a six-wheeler.

By Angel Sergeev Sep 19 2023

Toyota Files For Land Hopper Trademark In Japan

Toyota Files For Land Hopper Trademark In Japan

So far, the application is only in Japan.

By Chris Bruce Aug 18 2023

New Volkswagen GTI Trademark Hints At Inevitable Electric Performance Future

Grand Touring is staying, but Injection is going away.

By Adrian Padeanu Aug 01 2023

Ford Files Patent For Portable Charging Trailer With Integrated Motors

Ford Files Patent For Portable Charging Trailer With Integrated Motors

It has an integrated battery pack that can power the EV that’s towing it, as well as multiple plugs.

By Iulian Dnistran Jul 14 2023

Ford Stand-Up Driving Patent Is Latest In A Year Of Interesting Ideas

Ford Stand-Up Driving Patent Is Latest In A Year Of Interesting Ideas

The automaker also published ideas for drive-in movies, gullwing doors, and cars that repossess themselves, among other filings.

By Christopher Smith Jul 10 2023

Ford Files Patent For Roof-Mounted EV Backup Battery

Ford Files Patent For Roof-Mounted EV Backup Battery

Could this be the solution for zero-emissions off-roading where access to chargers is limited?

By Iulian Dnistran Jun 09 2023

Kia Tasman Trademark Could Be For New Truck For Emerging Markets

Kia Tasman Trademark Could Be For New Truck For Emerging Markets

The company filed trademark applications for the name in Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and France.

By Anthony Alaniz Jun 05 2023

Hyundai Patents Assisted Track Driving System

Hyundai Patents Assisted Track Driving System

Don't worry, it won't touch the steering wheel and pedals.

By Angel Sergeev Jun 01 2023

Mazda Patent Shows Another Rotary Sports Car, This Time A PHEV With AWD

Mazda Patent Shows Another Rotary Sports Car, This Time A PHEV With AWD

This one has three electric motors.

By Angel Sergeev May 16 2023

Ford Files Patent For Gullwing SUV Door That Opens To One Side

Ford Files Patent For Gullwing SUV Door That Opens To One Side

The patent was filed to the USPTO in October 2021 but was only published recently.

By Jacob Oliva Apr 22 2023

MG Cyberster Electric Roadster Design, Specs Leaked By The Chinese Government

MG Cyberster Electric Roadster Design, Specs Leaked By The Chinese Government

It has an electric motor driving each axle. The filing lists the top speed as 124 mph.

By Chris Bruce Apr 11 2023

Ford Patents Train-Detecting System For Making Railroad Crossings Safer

Ford Patents Train-Detecting System For Making Railroad Crossings Safer

The system would be able to communicate this info with other vehicles.

By Chris Bruce Apr 04 2023

Subaru Files Trademark Application For "STe" In Germany

Subaru just submitted the paperwork. It's too soon to know what the company intends to do with the name.

By Chris Bruce Mar 28 2023

BMW Trademarks 48 New Names, Plans To Revise Model Naming Convention

BMW Trademarks 48 New Names, Plans To Revise Model Naming Convention

The new naming convention designates upcoming EV, ICE, and PHEV models, with M350 reserved for a new M vehicle.

By Mark Webb Mar 22 2023

Ford Patents Repossession Tech That Moves Cars, Locks Out Delinquent Owners

Ford Patents Repossession Tech That Moves Cars, Locks Out Delinquent Owners

On future cars with fully autonomous systems, the vehicle could repossess itself.

By Christopher Smith Feb 28 2023

Ferrari May Use One Of Elon Musk's Next-Gen Tesla Roadster Ideas

Ferrari May Use One Of Elon Musk's Next-Gen Tesla Roadster Ideas

Musk said the next-gen Roadster will offer rocket thrusters to boost performance, and Ferrari has a patent for a similar system.

By Steven Loveday Feb 06 2023

Ford Patents Drive-In Movie Mode That Makes Vehicles Do A Carolina Squat

Ford Patents Drive-In Movie Mode That Makes Vehicles Do A Carolina Squat

It also dims interior displays while keeping the stereo on and turns off daytime running lamps, among other things.

By Christopher Smith Feb 02 2023

Porsche 911 Dakar Couldn't Use Safari Name Due To Trademark Issue

Porsche 911 Dakar Couldn't Use Safari Name Due To Trademark Issue

It had to pay to use the Dakar name.

By Chris Bruce Jan 25 2023

GM Files Patent For Auto-Dimming AR Windshield To Reduce Headlight Glare

GM Files Patent For Auto-Dimming AR Windshield To Reduce Headlight Glare

GM wants to enhance its customer's driving experience and improve safety through augmented reality.

By Jacob Oliva Jan 21 2023

Lamborghini Aventador Replacement Shows Wild Styling In Design Patent

Lamborghini Aventador Replacement Shows Wild Styling In Design Patent

Sant'Agata Bolognese's next V12 machine looks exotic enough to deserve the raging bull badge.

By Adrian Padeanu Jan 16 2023

QX65 Trademark Filing Hints At New Infiniti Crossover

QX65 Trademark Filing Hints At New Infiniti Crossover

Infiniti already has the QX50 and QX55. Maybe the QX60 is getting a similar counterpart.

By Chris Bruce Jan 03 2023

Buick Electra E1 Through E9 Trademark Filings Hint At Big EV Lineup

Buick Electra E1 Through E9 Trademark Filings Hint At Big EV Lineup

GM filed nine new trademark applications with the USPTO on October 27 for Electra E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8 and E9 names.

By Dan Mihalascu Nov 04 2022

Toyota Files For Lexus LFR Trademark In Europe

Toyota Files For Lexus LFR Trademark In Europe

It could be months before Toyota actually gets the trademark on this name.

By Chris Bruce Oct 14 2022

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