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Nissan Z 'Warrior' Trademark Hints at an Off-Road Sports Car

Nissan Z 'Warrior' Trademark Hints at an Off-Road Sports Car

The company has been open about wanting to expand the Warrior line in Australia.

By Anthony Alaniz 1m ago

Ford Patents System for In-Vehicle Advertisements

Ford Patents System for In-Vehicle Advertisements

It can listen in to your conversations and play audio ads when it's quiet.

By Anthony Alaniz Sep 3 2024

Your Next Hyundai Could Have Ferrari-Style Shift Lights on its Steering Wheel

Your Next Hyundai Could Have Ferrari-Style Shift Lights on its Steering Wheel

A patent filing reveals the company’s idea to simplify the wheel’s assembly process.

By Anthony Alaniz Jun 24 2024

GM's Novel Axial Flux Motor Could Be Key to Smaller, Cheaper EVs

GM's Novel Axial Flux Motor Could Be Key to Smaller, Cheaper EVs

Using a unique hydraulic system, the automaker could boost the efficiency of an electric motor that is already lightweight and compact.

By Peter Holderith Jun 4 2024

GM Patented an Anti Road-Rage System That Can Take Control of the Car

GM Patented an Anti Road-Rage System That Can Take Control of the Car

Sensors evaluate the driver's mental state and can activate driver assists, taking control of "one or more vehicle functions."

By Christopher Smith May 20 2024

The New Dodge Charger Could Get Pagani-Style Active Aero Flaps

The New Dodge Charger Could Get Pagani-Style Active Aero Flaps

They’re integrated into the R-Wing at the hood’s leading edge.

By Anthony Alaniz May 15 2024

Ford Might Be Planning Deployable Door Screens for Its Next Off-Roader

Ford Might Be Planning Deployable Door Screens for Its Next Off-Roader

A patent application shows power-operated screens that also have pyrotechnic charges to deploy in the event of a crash.

By Christopher Smith May 7 2024

Ferrari Wants to Build an Upside-Down, Hydrogen, Twin-Supercharged Inline-Six

Ferrari Wants to Build an Upside-Down, Hydrogen, Twin-Supercharged Inline-Six

The Italian automaker's patent is so full of radical ideas that it's hard to believe it's only one document.

By Peter Holderith Mar 26 2024

Ford's Retractable Bed Rails Patent Could Be Seriously Useful

Ford's Retractable Bed Rails Patent Could Be Seriously Useful

The system allows for a better way to load and secure cargo without any extra equipment.

By Peter Holderith Mar 22 2024

GM Thinks Tetris-Shaped Batteries Could Be the Key to Better Cooling

GM Thinks Tetris-Shaped Batteries Could Be the Key to Better Cooling

Battery cells are typically only rectangular or cylindrical. GM might change that.

By Peter Holderith Mar 19 2024

Rivian Might Be Preparing a Raptor-Fighting R1X

Rivian Might Be Preparing a Raptor-Fighting R1X

Rivian recently filed a trademark for R1X, hinting at an off-road version of its large R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV.

By Anthony Alaniz Mar 18 2024

Ford Trademarks RS200, Hopefully For A Sports Car

Ford Trademarks RS200, Hopefully For A Sports Car

We're praying this is more than just a procedural step to protect the legendary name.

By Christopher Smith Mar 13 2024

Lamborghini Trademarks Huracán STJ, Hinting At One Last Hurrah For The V10

The STJ will likely be the last Huracán model before its successor arrives.

By Anthony Alaniz Feb 27 2024

Subaru, Please Don't Use Any Of These Names You Just Trademarked

Subaru, Please Don't Use Any Of These Names You Just Trademarked

What the heck is an "Everguide?"

By Jeff Perez Feb 26 2024

Mazda Might Be Planning Its First Carbon Fiber Chassis

Mazda Might Be Planning Its First Carbon Fiber Chassis

Mazda has never made a composite-chassis car, but technical documents from Japanese automaker indicate it's being researched.

By Peter Holderith Feb 22 2024

Toyota Patents Air-Filled Pickup Beds To Keep Stuff In Place

Toyota Patents Air-Filled Pickup Beds To Keep Stuff In Place

A large air bladder under a bed cover could also be used as a mattress for camping adventures.

By Christopher Smith Feb 5 2024

Toyota GR GT Logo Trademark Hints At Something Exciting

Plus, the aging Mazda6 is sticking around.

By Adrian Padeanu Jan 23 2024

Toyota's EV Manual Transmission Could Have Up To 14 Gears

Toyota's EV Manual Transmission Could Have Up To 14 Gears

Finally, the real-life Fast and Furious transmission we've all been waiting for.

By Peter Holderith Dec 6 2023

BMW iM3 Trademark Hints At High-Performance EV

BMW iM3 Trademark Hints At High-Performance EV

It's a significant sign pointing towards the electric future for BMW's M division.

By Christopher Smith Nov 28 2023

Toyota FJ Cruiser Revival Seems One Step Closer With Land Cruiser FJ Trademark

Toyota FJ Cruiser Revival Seems One Step Closer With Land Cruiser FJ Trademark

It looks like Toyota is turning the Land Cruiser into a family of several models.

By Adrian Padeanu Nov 7 2023

Ford Patents Car Sun Visors That Can Also Break Windows

Ford Patents Car Sun Visors That Can Also Break Windows

The metal rod holding the sun visor doubles has an emergency glass breaker.

By Christopher Smith Oct 12 2023

Toyota Patents Active Aero Tech That Makes It Easier To Service Trucks

Toyota Patents Active Aero Tech That Makes It Easier To Service Trucks

Toyota could make active air dams more effective by not worrying about blocking vehicle service areas.

By Chris Bruce Oct 5 2023

New Lexus Trademark Filing Hints At LFA Return

New Lexus Trademark Filing Hints At LFA Return

The company is working on the supercar’s all-electric successor.

By Anthony Alaniz Oct 4 2023

Next-Gen BMW 5 Series Touring Design Revealed In Trademark Filing

Next-Gen BMW 5 Series Touring Design Revealed In Trademark Filing

The 5 Series wagon is coming in ICE, EV, high-performance M5 variants, and possibly more.

By Chris Bruce Oct 3 2023

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