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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 1m ago

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 07 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 05 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 04 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 03 2023

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

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