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BMW iM3 trademark hints at high-performance EV
It's a significant sign pointing towards the electric future for BMW's M division.
By
Brian Potter
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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
Brian Potter
07 November 2023
Lexus trademarks new EV concepts in Europe with LF-Z nomenclature
A Lexus EV is set to break cover at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 on 25 October.
By
Brian Potter
17 October 2023
Ford patents car sun visors that can also break windows
The metal rod holding the sun visor doubles has an emergency glass breaker.
By
Brian Potter
13 October 2023
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
08 October 2023
New Lexus trademark filing hints at LFA return
The company is working on the supercar’s all-electric successor.
By
Brian Potter
05 October 2023
Hyundai N74 trademark hints at concept-inspired sports car
The N Vision 74 Concept from 2022 had a hydrogen fuel cell that fed power to a pair of rear-mounted electric motors.
By
Brian Potter
22 September 2023
Ford patents floor airbag to prevent loose cargo hitting occupants
The C-shaped airbag would run along the walls and seatback.
By
Brian Potter
21 September 2023
Ford files trademark for F-200, possibly for upcoming EV truck codenamed T3
Ford’s next-generation full-size electric pickup will be built at the BlueOval City facility in Tennessee.
By
Brian Potter
06 September 2023
Ford patents adapter that would enable EV charging daisy chain
It’s similar to Rivian’s patent for pass-through charging, but doesn't require any vehicle modifications.
By
Brian Potter
24 August 2023
Ford patents in-road wireless charging tech for EVs
The document proposes embedding coils in the road surface, which send power wirelessly to EVs while driving.
By
Brian Potter
18 August 2023
New Volkswagen GTI trademark hints at inevitable electric performance future
Grand Touring is staying, but Injection is going away.
By
Brian Potter
02 August 2023
Toyota’s next move: Trademark filed for Lexus TZ three-row electric SUV
The Lexus TZ might be the electric alternative to the recently unveiled TX.
By
Brian Potter
21 July 2023
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
Brian Potter
15 July 2023
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
Brian Potter
11 July 2023
Patent reveals Tesla Cybertruck tailgate can be remotely opened and closed
The mechanism has a counterweight to reduce the effort provided by the actuator.
By
Brian Potter
27 June 2023
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
Brian Potter
09 June 2023
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
Brian Potter
06 June 2023
Hyundai patents assisted track driving system
Don't worry, it won't touch the steering wheel and pedals.
By
Brian Potter
02 June 2023
Mazda patent shows another rotary sports car, this time a PHEV with AWD
This one has three electric motors.
By
Brian Potter
16 May 2023
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
23 April 2023
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
Brian Potter
12 April 2023
Ford patents train-detecting system for making railroad crossings safer
The system would be able to communicate this info with other vehicles.
By
Brian Potter
05 April 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
Brian Potter
29 March 2023
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