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Ford F-150 Lightning Could Get a Passthrough Between Frunk and Cabin

Ford F-150 Lightning Could Get a Passthrough Between Frunk and Cabin

By Peter Holderith
Sep 20 2:22 PM EDT
New BMW Manual Transmission Tech Could Save You From a Pricey Bad Shift

New BMW Manual Transmission Tech Could Save You From a Pricey Bad Shift

By Stef Schrader
Aug 19 12:45 PM EDT
VW Files Design Patent App for ID Buzz Electric Pickup Truck

VW Files Design Patent App for ID Buzz Electric Pickup Truck

By Victoria Scott
Aug 15 6:08 PM EDT
The Toyota LQ Concept car, which is shaped a little bit like a sci-fi egg

Toyota Has Twice As Many Solid-State Battery Patents As Anyone Else

By Hazel Southwell
Jul 7 3:37 PM EDT
Possible Toyota Crown Crossover Spotted in Japanese Patent Images

Possible Toyota Crown Crossover Spotted in Japanese Patent Images

By Peter Holderith
Jun 22 1:50 PM EDT
Porsche Patents Active Aero Diffuser for Tow Hitches on Future SUVs

Porsche Patents Active Aero Diffuser for Tow Hitches on Future SUVs

By Nico DeMattia
Jun 18 5:02 PM EDT
Ford Pickup Patent Shows Versatile Midgate Concept To Battle Chevy

Ford Pickup Patent Shows Versatile Midgate Concept To Battle Chevy

By Peter Holderith
Jun 16 9:09 AM EDT
Polestar 5 EV’s Sleek Design Revealed in Patent Images

Polestar 5 EV’s Sleek Design Revealed in Patent Images

By Nico DeMattia
Jun 6 3:41 PM EDT
Detailed Patent Might Preview New Toyota MR2 Hybrid

Detailed Patent Might Preview New Toyota MR2 Hybrid

By Peter Holderith
May 19 9:44 AM EDT
Hyundai Patents Iris Authentication System for Cars

Hyundai Patents Iris Authentication System for Cars

By Lewin Day
Apr 19 7:10 PM EDT
Future Hyundai EVs Could Vibrate, Accelerate Like Normal Gas Cars

Future Hyundai EVs Could Vibrate, Accelerate Like Normal Gas Cars

By Peter Holderith
Mar 31 9:42 AM EDT
Ford Wants to Patent a Roof-Mounted Chair for Tailgating and Camping

Ford Wants to Patent a Roof-Mounted Chair for Tailgating and Camping

By Victoria Scott
Mar 30 3:37 PM EDT
New Ford Mustang Could Be a Manual Hybrid With Drift Mode, Patents Suggest

New Ford Mustang Could Be a Manual Hybrid With Drift Mode, Patents Suggest

By Lewin Day
Mar 22 9:11 PM EDT
This Mazda Transaxle Patent Could Mean a Very Different Next-Gen Miata

This Mazda Transaxle Patent Could Mean a Very Different Next-Gen Miata

By Peter Holderith
Mar 9 3:55 PM EST
Toyota Patents Steering Wheel That Can Trick Your Grip Using Airflow

Toyota Patents Steering Wheel That Can Trick Your Grip Using Airflow

By Rob Stumpf
Feb 26 1:00 PM EST
Chevy Corvette Hybrid’s Wild Dual-Clutch Transmission Likely Revealed in Detailed Patent

Chevy Corvette Hybrid’s Wild Dual-Clutch Transmission Likely Revealed in Detailed Patent

By Peter Holderith
Feb 14 6:58 PM EST
Mazda Patents Lightweight Hybrid Drivetrain That Could Be for the NE Miata

Mazda Patents Lightweight Hybrid Drivetrain That Could Be for the NE Miata

By Peter Holderith
Feb 12 11:00 AM EST
Toyota Has a New ‘Manual Transmission’ Patent for Electric Cars

Toyota Has a New ‘Manual Transmission’ Patent for Electric Cars

By James Gilboy
Feb 11 7:23 PM EST
Ferrari Has an Electric Supercar Patent That Stacks Batteries in a Mid-Engine Setup

Ferrari Has an Electric Supercar Patent That Stacks Batteries in a Mid-Engine Setup

By Peter Holderith
Feb 8 10:31 AM EST
Mazda Patents Advanced Supercharged Two-Stroke Engine Design

Mazda Patents Advanced Supercharged Two-Stroke Engine Design

By Lewin Day
Feb 4 7:00 PM EST
Ford Has a New Manual Transmission Patent That Doesn’t Need a Clutch Pedal

Ford Has a New Manual Transmission Patent That Doesn’t Need a Clutch Pedal

By James Gilboy
Feb 4 5:19 PM EST
New Porsche Electric Turbo Patent Promises Less Lag, Better Efficiency

New Porsche Electric Turbo Patent Promises Less Lag, Better Efficiency

By Lewin Day
Jan 13 11:04 AM EST
Mazda Patent App Shows Hybrid Rotary Engine That Powers the Rear Wheels

Mazda Patent App Shows Hybrid Rotary Engine That Powers the Rear Wheels

By Caleb Jacobs
Jan 10 10:42 AM EST
New Mazda Patent Application Shows a Car-Mounted Drone Helipad

New Mazda Patent Application Shows a Car-Mounted Drone Helipad

By Hazel Southwell
Dec 23 10:41 AM EST
Jeep Patent Reveals Bronco-Style Donut Doors for the Wrangler

Jeep Patent Reveals Bronco-Style Donut Doors for the Wrangler

By Peter Holderith
Dec 14 3:40 PM EST
Ford, Purdue Cooling Patent Could Charge EVs As Fast As Gas Station Fill-Ups

Ford, Purdue Cooling Patent Could Charge EVs As Fast As Gas Station Fill-Ups

By Hazel Southwell
Nov 16 5:19 PM EST
Motocompo Returns? Hyundai Patents Trunk-Mounted Folding Scooter

Motocompo Returns? Hyundai Patents Trunk-Mounted Folding Scooter

By Peter Holderith
Oct 20 4:25 PM EDT
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro: The $40K Work Truck Version of Ford’s New Electric Pickup

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro: The $40K Work Truck Version of Ford’s New Electric Pickup

By Rob Stumpf
Oct 20 12:19 PM EDT
Ford Wants Retractable Tailpipes in Trucks for Better Off-Roading

Ford Wants Retractable Tailpipes in Trucks for Better Off-Roading

By Peter Holderith
Oct 20 8:20 AM EDT
A Mazda Halo Sports Car Could Be On the Way, Patent Images Show

A Mazda Halo Sports Car Could Be On the Way, Patent Images Show

By Lewin Day
Aug 5 6:59 PM EDT
There’s a Hotel in Germany Full of Car Beds for Adults

There’s a Hotel in Germany Full of Car Beds for Adults

By Peter Holderith
Jul 26 1:27 PM EDT
Ford’s Trademark Application for ‘Splash’ Name Could Be Another Win for Truck Fans

Ford’s Trademark Application for ‘Splash’ Name Could Be Another Win for Truck Fans

By Chris Tsui
Jun 18 8:06 AM EDT
BMW Patents ‘Virtual’ Side Mirror That Projects Image on Window Glass

BMW Patents ‘Virtual’ Side Mirror That Projects Image on Window Glass

By Lewin Day
Jun 2 9:45 PM EDT
The Electric Ford F-150 Can Power Your Entire House for Three Days on a Single Charge

The Electric Ford F-150 Can Power Your Entire House for Three Days on a Single Charge

By Rob Stumpf
May 19 9:45 PM EDT
Toyota Has Been Developing a New Twin-Turbo V8, According to These Patents

Toyota Has Been Developing a New Twin-Turbo V8, According to These Patents

By Rob Stumpf
May 7 1:00 PM EDT
Apple Has a Strange New Patent for Extendable Car Bumpers

Apple Has a Strange New Patent for Extendable Car Bumpers

By Rob Stumpf
Apr 19 3:55 PM EDT
Toyota Patent Suggests a High-Compression Diesel Truck Engine May Be in the Works

Toyota Patent Suggests a High-Compression Diesel Truck Engine May Be in the Works

By Chris Teague
Apr 16 11:07 AM EDT
General Motors Patents the In-Car Foot Massager We’ve Always Deserved

General Motors Patents the In-Car Foot Massager We’ve Always Deserved

By Stef Schrader
Mar 3 4:59 AM EST
Porsche Patent Hints at Retro-Inspired Supercar With Butterfly Doors

Porsche Patent Hints at Retro-Inspired Supercar With Butterfly Doors

By James Gilboy
Feb 9 8:26 PM EST
Nissan 400Z Patent Images Suggest Production Car Will Look Exactly Like the Concept

Nissan 400Z Patent Images Suggest Production Car Will Look Exactly Like the Concept

By Chris Tsui
Jan 14 4:02 PM EST
Toyota Patent Shows Self-Driving Drone Tankers for Car-to-Car Recharging and Refueling

Toyota Patent Shows Self-Driving Drone Tankers for Car-to-Car Recharging and Refueling

By Peter Holderith
Nov 18 3:05 PM EST
Rivian Patents Removable Bed-Mounted Battery Pack for Extended Range

Rivian Patents Removable Bed-Mounted Battery Pack for Extended Range

By Rob Stumpf
Nov 11 6:02 PM EST
McLaren’s First V6 Hybrid Supercar Leaks Via Patent Images

McLaren’s First V6 Hybrid Supercar Leaks Via Patent Images

By Máté Petrány
Oct 20 2:00 PM EDT
Volvo Patent Filings Show Sliding Steering Wheel for an Easy RHD to LHD Conversion

Volvo Patent Filings Show Sliding Steering Wheel for an Easy RHD to LHD Conversion

By James Gilboy
Oct 2 1:22 PM EDT
2022 Honda Civic Sedan and Hatchback Are Evolution, Not Revolution: Patents

2022 Honda Civic Sedan and Hatchback Are Evolution, Not Revolution: Patents

By Peter Holderith
Sep 30 10:15 AM EDT
Ferrari’s First EV Could Have Quad-Motor All-Wheel-Drive, Patents Suggest

Ferrari’s First EV Could Have Quad-Motor All-Wheel-Drive, Patents Suggest

By James Gilboy
Jan 28 12:55 PM EST
Ford Patents F-Series Four-Wheel Steering: Report

Ford Patents F-Series Four-Wheel Steering: Report

By Chris Chin
Jan 3 3:46 PM EST
New Patent Hints at Fighter Jet-Style Windshield for Future Ford Mustang Variant

New Patent Hints at Fighter Jet-Style Windshield for Future Ford Mustang Variant

By James Gilboy
Dec 17 3:18 PM EST
Ferrari Patent Filing Details F1 Halo-Style Safety Device for Future Road Cars

Ferrari Patent Filing Details F1 Halo-Style Safety Device for Future Road Cars

By Caleb Jacobs
Dec 14 12:14 PM EST
FCA Patent Filing Hints at Return of Inline-Six Gas Engine for Dodge Challenger: Report

FCA Patent Filing Hints at Return of Inline-Six Gas Engine for Dodge Challenger: Report

By Chris Chin
Nov 23 11:26 AM EST
Mark Truman Has One Week To Save Arc Vehicles

Mark Truman Has One Week To Save Arc Vehicles

By Edward Niedermeyer
Oct 4 12:44 PM EDT
Patent Filing Shows Ford Bronco Roof Could be Far Easier to Remove Than Jeep Wrangler’s

Patent Filing Shows Ford Bronco Roof Could be Far Easier to Remove Than Jeep Wrangler’s

By James Gilboy
Oct 1 3:45 PM EDT
Does Tesla Have A Brand-New World-Beating Battery?

Does Tesla Have A Brand-New World-Beating Battery?

By Edward Niedermeyer
Sep 16 2:42 PM EDT
Ford Has Filed Nine Removable Door Patents Ahead of the 2021 Ford Bronco

Ford Has Filed Nine Removable Door Patents Ahead of the 2021 Ford Bronco

By Jonathon Klein
Sep 3 10:15 AM EDT
Ford Patents Idea for Building a Movie Projector into SUV Tailgates

Ford Patents Idea for Building a Movie Projector into SUV Tailgates

By Chris Tsui
Aug 28 12:28 PM EDT
Amazon Patents Accordion-Like Drone Delivery Chute

Amazon Patents Accordion-Like Drone Delivery Chute

By Marco Margaritoff
Jul 11 7:12 AM EDT
Electric Honda Sports Car May Have Been Leaked in a Japanese Patent Filing

Electric Honda Sports Car May Have Been Leaked in a Japanese Patent Filing

By James Gilboy
Jul 8 9:32 AM EDT
Your BMW May Someday Be Cleaned By An Aerial Drone

Your BMW May Someday Be Cleaned By An Aerial Drone

By Edward Niedermeyer
Jun 11 2:15 AM EDT
Amazon Patents Aerial Fulfillment Centers for Improved Drone Delivery

Amazon Patents Aerial Fulfillment Centers for Improved Drone Delivery

By Marco Margaritoff
Jun 5 2:52 PM EDT
2020 Audi E-Tron GT Production-Ready Exterior Design Leaked Via Patent Filing: Report

2020 Audi E-Tron GT Production-Ready Exterior Design Leaked Via Patent Filing: Report

By James Gilboy
May 29 10:47 AM EDT
Patent Fillings Show Jaguar’s Wild Return To Motorcycles [UPDATED]

Patent Fillings Show Jaguar’s Wild Return To Motorcycles [UPDATED]

By Edward Niedermeyer
May 24 5:59 PM EDT
Upcoming Chevrolet Electric Crossover Revealed Via ‘Bolt EUV’ Patent Filing: Report

Upcoming Chevrolet Electric Crossover Revealed Via ‘Bolt EUV’ Patent Filing: Report

By James Gilboy
Apr 19 10:52 AM EDT
Ford’s New Patent Aims to Banish the ‘New Car Smell’ So Many Love

Ford’s New Patent Aims to Banish the ‘New Car Smell’ So Many Love

By Elizabeth Puckett
Apr 16 4:52 PM EDT
Toyota Sharing 24,000 Patents Worth of Hybrid Vehicle Knowledge With Competitors

Toyota Sharing 24,000 Patents Worth of Hybrid Vehicle Knowledge With Competitors

By Stephen Edelstein
Apr 3 1:40 PM EDT

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