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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
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
Brian Potter
23 March 2023
Ford wants to make burnouts in EVs as easy as pushing a button in patent filing
The system would “provide a visual display of power” and heat the tyres.
By
Brian Potter
17 March 2023
Ford patents repossession tech that moves cars, locks out delinquent owners
On future cars with fully autonomous systems, the vehicle could repossess itself.
By
Brian Potter
01 March 2023
Porsche 911 Dakar couldn't use Safari name due to trademark issue
It had to pay to use the Dakar name.
By
Brian Potter
26 January 2023
Tesla Cybertruck to feature windscreen glass that can be bent through heat, patent shows
The filing mentions that glass “with aggressive feature lines may be formed”.
By
Brian Potter
25 January 2023
Ferrari EVs could have Dodge Fratzonic exhaust-like sound generator
The system would be a more advanced version of the Dodge Fratzonic exhaust, instead of just having fake sounds played through speakers.
By
Brian Potter
24 January 2023
GM files patent for auto-dimming AR windscreen to reduce headlight glare
GM wants to enhance its customer's driving experience and improve safety through augmented reality.
By
Jacob Oliva
22 January 2023
Lamborghini Aventador replacement shows wild styling in design patent
Sant'Agata Bolognese's next V12 machine looks exotic enough to deserve the raging bull badge.
By
Brian Potter
17 January 2023
Toyota trademarks four new BZ model names
These new names are also comprised of the letter “C” which could indicate they are two-door vehicles, or have coupe-like design.
By
Brian Potter
13 January 2023
Patent reveals Mazda may be working on a compact electric saloon
It looks to be about the same size as today’s Mazda 3 saloon, and it’s been speculated that it could replace the equivalent ICE model.
By
Brian Potter
22 December 2022
Toyota files for Lexus LFR trademark in Europe
It could be months before Toyota actually gets the trademark on this name.
By
Chris Bruce
15 October 2022
BMW iX6, iX7, iX8 and iX9 electric SUV trademarks uncovered
Based on this information, it looks like BMW wants to create an entire range of electric SUVs larger than the one it has today.
By
Brian Potter
04 October 2022
BMW XM SUV reveals its bold production design in new patent images
The SUV is due to arrive later this year.
By
Brian Potter
02 September 2022
Next-gen Volvo XC90 EV design allegedly revealed in patent images
It could be called the Volvo EXC90.
By
Brian Potter
13 August 2022
More affordable Lexus RZ300e reportedly being developed
The Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra’s posh cousin may be getting a cheaper base version.
By
Brian Potter
09 August 2022
00:12
Study says Toyota is a global solid-state battery patent leader
The first Toyota to get a solid-state battery is believed to be the next-gen Prius hybrid, not an EV.
By
Brian Potter
14 July 2022
Ford trademarks Mustang Dark Horse name all around the world
This could be the new Mustang black accent package.
By
Brian Potter
01 July 2022
Lexus tried but failed to trademark its spindle grille in Australia
The IP office motivated the rejection by claiming the grille is not distinctive enough.
By
Brian Potter
28 June 2022
Toyota GR GT3 patent images could preview production model
The Japanese automaker is currently developing the GT3 model.
By
Brian Potter
28 June 2022
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