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Future Hyundai EVs Could Vibrate, Accelerate Like Normal Gas Cars
By Peter Holderith / Updated Mar 31, 2022
Ford Wants to Patent a Roof-Mounted Chair for Tailgating and Camping
By Victoria Scott / Updated Mar 30, 2022
New Ford Mustang Could Be a Manual Hybrid With Drift Mode, Patents Suggest
By Lewin Day / Published Mar 22, 2022
This Mazda Transaxle Patent Could Mean a Very Different Next-Gen Miata
By Peter Holderith / Published Mar 9, 2022
Toyota Patents Steering Wheel That Can Trick Your Grip Using Airflow
By Rob Stumpf / Published Feb 26, 2022
Chevy Corvette Hybrid’s Wild Dual-Clutch Transmission Likely Revealed in Detailed Patent
By Peter Holderith / Updated Feb 14, 2022
Toyota Has a New ‘Manual Transmission’ Patent for Electric Cars
By James Gilboy / Updated Feb 11, 2022
Mazda Patents Lightweight Hybrid Drivetrain That Could Be for the NE Miata
By Peter Holderith / Published Feb 12, 2022
Ferrari Has an Electric Supercar Patent That Stacks Batteries in a Mid-Engine Setup
By Peter Holderith / Updated Feb 8, 2022
Mazda Patents Advanced Supercharged Two-Stroke Engine Design
By Lewin Day / Updated Feb 4, 2022
Ford Has a New Manual Transmission Patent That Doesn’t Need a Clutch Pedal
By James Gilboy / Updated Feb 4, 2022
New Porsche Electric Turbo Patent Promises Less Lag, Better Efficiency
By Lewin Day / Updated Jan 13, 2022
Mazda Patent App Shows Hybrid Rotary Engine That Powers the Rear Wheels
By Caleb Jacobs / Published Jan 10, 2022
New Mazda Patent Application Shows a Car-Mounted Drone Helipad
By Hazel Southwell / Updated Dec 23, 2021
Jeep Patent Reveals Bronco-Style Donut Doors for the Wrangler
By Peter Holderith / Published Dec 14, 2021
Ford, Purdue Cooling Patent Could Charge EVs As Fast As Gas Station Fill-Ups
By Hazel Southwell / Updated Nov 16, 2021
Motocompo Returns? Hyundai Patents Trunk-Mounted Folding Scooter
By Peter Holderith / Published Oct 20, 2021
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro: The $40K Work Truck Version of Ford’s New Electric Pickup
By Rob Stumpf / Updated Oct 20, 2021
Ford Wants Retractable Tailpipes in Trucks for Better Off-Roading
By Peter Holderith / Updated Oct 20, 2021
A Mazda Halo Sports Car Could Be On the Way, Patent Images Show
By Lewin Day / Published Aug 5, 2021
There’s a Hotel in Germany Full of Car Beds for Adults
By Peter Holderith / Updated Jul 26, 2021
Ford’s Trademark Application for ‘Splash’ Name Could Be Another Win for Truck Fans
By Chris Tsui / Updated Jun 18, 2021
BMW Patents ‘Virtual’ Side Mirror That Projects Image on Window Glass
By Lewin Day / Updated Jun 2, 2021
The Electric Ford F-150 Can Power Your Entire House for Three Days on a Single Charge
By Rob Stumpf / Published May 19, 2021
Toyota Has Been Developing a New Twin-Turbo V8, According to These Patents
By Rob Stumpf / Published May 7, 2021
Apple Has a Strange New Patent for Extendable Car Bumpers
By Rob Stumpf / Published Apr 19, 2021
Toyota Patent Suggests a High-Compression Diesel Truck Engine May Be in the Works
By Chris Teague / Updated Apr 16, 2021
General Motors Patents the In-Car Foot Massager We’ve Always Deserved
By Stef Schrader / Published Mar 3, 2021
Porsche Patent Hints at Retro-Inspired Supercar With Butterfly Doors
By James Gilboy / Published Feb 9, 2021
Nissan 400Z Patent Images Suggest Production Car Will Look Exactly Like the Concept
By Chris Tsui / Updated Jan 14, 2021
Toyota Patent Shows Self-Driving Drone Tankers for Car-to-Car Recharging and Refueling
By Peter Holderith / Updated Nov 18, 2020
Rivian Patents Removable Bed-Mounted Battery Pack for Extended Range
By Rob Stumpf / Updated Nov 11, 2020
McLaren’s First V6 Hybrid Supercar Leaks Via Patent Images
By Máté Petrány / Published Oct 20, 2020
Volvo Patent Filings Show Sliding Steering Wheel for an Easy RHD to LHD Conversion
By James Gilboy / Updated Oct 2, 2020
2022 Honda Civic Sedan and Hatchback Are Evolution, Not Revolution: Patents
By Peter Holderith / Published Sep 30, 2020
Ferrari’s First EV Could Have Quad-Motor All-Wheel-Drive, Patents Suggest
By James Gilboy / Published Jan 28, 2020
Ford Patents F-Series Four-Wheel Steering: Report
By Chris Chin / Published Jan 3, 2020
New Patent Hints at Fighter Jet-Style Windshield for Future Ford Mustang Variant
By James Gilboy / Published Dec 17, 2019
Ferrari Patent Filing Details F1 Halo-Style Safety Device for Future Road Cars
By Caleb Jacobs / Updated Dec 14, 2019
FCA Patent Filing Hints at Return of Inline-Six Gas Engine for Dodge Challenger: Report
By Chris Chin / Updated Nov 23, 2019
Mark Truman Has One Week To Save Arc Vehicles
By Edward Niedermeyer / Updated Oct 4, 2019
Patent Filing Shows Ford Bronco Roof Could be Far Easier to Remove Than Jeep Wrangler’s
By James Gilboy / Published Oct 1, 2019
Does Tesla Have A Brand-New World-Beating Battery?
By Edward Niedermeyer / Updated Sep 16, 2019
Ford Has Filed Nine Removable Door Patents Ahead of the 2021 Ford Bronco
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Sep 3, 2019
Ford Patents Idea for Building a Movie Projector into SUV Tailgates
By Chris Tsui / Published Aug 28, 2019
Amazon Patents Accordion-Like Drone Delivery Chute
By Marco Margaritoff / Updated Jul 11, 2019
Electric Honda Sports Car May Have Been Leaked in a Japanese Patent Filing
By James Gilboy / Updated Jul 8, 2019
Your BMW May Someday Be Cleaned By An Aerial Drone
By Edward Niedermeyer / Updated Jun 11, 2019
Amazon Patents Aerial Fulfillment Centers for Improved Drone Delivery
By Marco Margaritoff / Updated Jun 5, 2019
2020 Audi E-Tron GT Production-Ready Exterior Design Leaked Via Patent Filing: Report
By James Gilboy / Published May 29, 2019
Patent Fillings Show Jaguar’s Wild Return To Motorcycles [UPDATED]
By Edward Niedermeyer / Updated May 24, 2019
Upcoming Chevrolet Electric Crossover Revealed Via ‘Bolt EUV’ Patent Filing: Report
By James Gilboy / Published Apr 19, 2019
Ford’s New Patent Aims to Banish the ‘New Car Smell’ So Many Love
By Elizabeth Puckett / Updated Apr 16, 2019
Toyota Sharing 24,000 Patents Worth of Hybrid Vehicle Knowledge With Competitors
By Stephen Edelstein / Published Apr 3, 2019
Patent Drawings Suggest 2020 Ford Bronco Could Come With Convertible Cloth Roof
By Chris Chin / Published Apr 2, 2019
Toyota’s New Patent for In-Car Fragrance Dispenser Can Also Tear-Gas Car Thieves
By Rob Stumpf / Updated Mar 12, 2019
Ford’s New Patent for the F-150 Pickup Truck Wants You to Netflix and Chill
By Rob Stumpf / Published Mar 8, 2019
Rivian Patent Reveals Removable Auxiliary Battery to Extend Range On-Demand
By Rob Stumpf / Updated Feb 22, 2019
Apple’s Newly Patented Tech Will Let You Unlock Your Car Via Face ID
By Rob Stumpf / Updated Feb 12, 2019
Apple Car Patents Reveal Haptic Feedback Seats and Intricate Roof Design
By Marco Margaritoff / Updated Jan 25, 2019
General Motors Files ‘Zora’ Trademark With US Patent and Trademark Office
By James Gilboy / Updated Jan 1, 2019
C8 Chevrolet Corvette Might Have Power-Opening Doors, Patent Filing Shows
By Eric Brandt / Published Dec 28, 2018
Ford Patents Trunk Conveyor Belts to Load Groceries Into Your Giant SUV
By Eric Brandt / Updated Dec 6, 2018