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Mazda patent shows another rotary sports car, this time a PHEV with AWD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Study says Toyota is a global solid-state battery patent leader

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

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

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

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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