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2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
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Here’s Why GM Designed a Gas Exhaust for EVs

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Jun 6, 2025

Ford outdoor surround sound system patent
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Ford Actually Got the Patent To Turn Cars Into Roving Surround Sound System

By Ronan Glon

Posted on May 12, 2025

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon tire
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Stellantis Says Eggshells Could Make Tires More Efficient, Better in the Rain

By Beverly Braga

Posted on Feb 10, 2025

Interior of a Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition.
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Ford Developing In-Car Voice Feedback System So You Can Curse at Its Engineers in Real Time

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

Rivian Patent Could Solve One of Electric Truck Owner’s Biggest Complaints
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Rivian Patent Could Solve One of Electric Truck Owner’s Biggest Complaints

By Beverly Braga

Posted on Jan 6, 2025

Mercedes Wants Its Future Cars to Dodge Rock Chips All on Their Own
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Mercedes Wants Its Future Cars to Dodge Rock Chips All on Their Own

By Nico DeMattia

Posted on Nov 1, 2024

Honda Patent App Reveals New Gas Motocompo Scooter That’s Also an EV Range Extender
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Honda Patent App Reveals New Gas Motocompo Scooter That’s Also an EV Range Extender

By Beverly Braga

Posted on Sep 15, 2024

Close up of Ford Interceptor grille with flowchart from patent in background.
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Ford Researching Tech That Snitches on Speeders [UPDATED]

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

Ford Patents Built-In Pickup Bed Rack With Stowaway Rails and It Sure Seems Handy
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Ford Patents Built-In Pickup Bed Rack With Stowaway Rails and It Sure Seems Handy

By Nico DeMattia

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

Ford’s Clever Sliding Tray Could Make Unloading Your Truck’s Bed Easier
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Ford’s Clever Sliding Tray Could Make Unloading Your Truck’s Bed Easier

By Nico DeMattia

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

Ford Abandons Effort to Patent Self-Repossessing Cars, at Least for Now
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Ford Abandons Effort to Patent Self-Repossessing Cars, at Least for Now

By Nico DeMattia

Updated on Jan 17, 2024

Toyota Patented an EV Manual Transmission That Stalls, so It Feels Real
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Toyota Patented an EV Manual Transmission That Stalls, so It Feels Real

By Peter Holderith

Updated on Sep 29, 2023

Mazda Rotary Sports Car With Hot-Swappable Hybrid Batteries Is an Amazing Concept
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Mazda Rotary Sports Car With Hot-Swappable Hybrid Batteries Is an Amazing Concept

By Peter Holderith

Posted on Aug 3, 2023

VW Could Eliminate Turn Signal Stalks Like Tesla
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VW Could Eliminate Turn Signal Stalks Like Tesla

By Peter Holderith

Posted on Jul 21, 2023

Ford Has a Crazy Idea That Lets You Drive Off-Road While Standing Up
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Ford Has a Crazy Idea That Lets You Drive Off-Road While Standing Up

By Lewin Day

Posted on Jul 7, 2023

Hyundai Development Docs Show Something a Lot Like the N Vision 74
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Hyundai Development Docs Show Something a Lot Like the N Vision 74

By Peter Holderith

Posted on Jun 21, 2023

Mazda Patents Another Rotary Hybrid Sports Car Design. Is This Finally for Real?
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Mazda Patents Another Rotary Hybrid Sports Car Design. Is This Finally for Real?

By Peter Holderith

Posted on May 15, 2023

Mazda Is Just Teasing Us With These Hybrid Sports Car Plans
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Mazda Is Just Teasing Us With These Hybrid Sports Car Plans

By Peter Holderith

Posted on May 8, 2023

Manual-Equipped Toyota Performance Hybrids May Be Coming Soon
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Manual-Equipped Toyota Performance Hybrids May Be Coming Soon

By Peter Holderith

Posted on Apr 28, 2023

Ford Applies to Patent Self-Repossessing Cars That Can Drive Themselves Away
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Ford Applies to Patent Self-Repossessing Cars That Can Drive Themselves Away

By Peter Holderith

Updated on Mar 2, 2023