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Ford patents remote-controlled engine revving system

Ford patents remote-controlled engine revving system

For those who want a good-sounding engine and exhaust note, even on electric cars.
By Brian Potter 10 May 2022
Toyota patents dog-walking robot and can pick up a pet's poop

Toyota patents dog-walking robot and can pick up a pet's poop

There's even a mode where your dog can drive the vehicle using paw sensors.
By Brian Potter 12 April 2022
Tesla windscreen laser cleaner patent made public

Tesla windscreen laser cleaner patent made public

This patent was granted in 2021, but it had not been publicly viewable in full until now.
By Brian Potter 29 March 2022
Toyota TX550h+ trademark submission hints possible Lexus TX PHEV

Toyota TX550h+ trademark submission hints possible Lexus TX PHEV

The automaker's stirring the pot once more for a possible GX replacement.
By Brian Potter 28 March 2022
Ford patents a drift mode using combustion engine or electric motor

Ford patents a drift mode using combustion engine or electric motor

The system uses the brakes to induce sliding and modulates the vehicles throttle to hold a drift.
By Brian Potter 21 March 2022
Ford patents hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine

Ford patents hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine

It could be used for a hybrid powertrain.
By Brian Potter 20 March 2022
2023 BMW M3 Touring patent images reveal the super estate

2023 BMW M3 Touring patent images reveal the super estate

It's missing the BMW roundel and the wheel design, but you know what this is.
By Brian Potter 19 March 2022
2023 Lotus Type 132 electric SUV fully reveals interior in patent

2023 Lotus Type 132 electric SUV fully reveals interior in patent

The first Lotus SUV will be unveiled on March 29.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2022
2023 Lotus Electric SUV exterior design revealed in patent images

2023 Lotus Electric SUV exterior design revealed in patent images

The Type 132 won't debut until March 29, but we now know how it looks on the outside.
By Brian Potter 08 March 2022
Ford patent shows how you could drive a car with your brain

Ford patent shows how you could drive a car with your brain

It involves a brain machine interface that determines what you're going to do before you do it.
By Christopher Smith 06 March 2022
Ford Everest Raptor rendered, but Timberline might arrive sooner

Ford Everest Raptor rendered, but Timberline might arrive sooner

The Raptor isn't happening for now, but a new trademark suggests an Everest Timberline could be on its way.
By Adrian Padeanu 05 March 2022
Ford calls EV unit Model e, a name Tesla wanted for Model 3

Ford calls EV unit Model e, a name Tesla wanted for Model 3

It's a good time to look back at how Ford blocked Tesla's Model E trademark application in 2014.
By Brian Potter 04 March 2022
Tesla Semi may get an Automatic Tyre Inflation System - patent

Tesla Semi may get an Automatic Tyre Inflation System - patent

Tesla applied for a related patent years ago, though the new patent addresses previous shortcomings.
By Brian Potter 25 February 2022
00:44 MG 4 electric hatchback teased ahead of Q4 2022 reveal

MG 4 electric hatchback teased ahead of Q4 2022 reveal

The new EV looks like it’s a tall hatchback that’s about the same size as a VW ID.3.
By Brian Potter 25 February 2022
2023 Honda CR-V design allegedly revealed in patent image

2023 Honda CR-V design allegedly revealed in patent image

It does seem to match the prototype we spotted a year ago.
By Brian Potter 21 February 2022
Audi might be prepping an RSQ6, and could look like this

Audi might be prepping an RSQ6, and could look like this

Audi trademarked the name too.
By Anton Andres 20 February 2022
Toyota files patent app for a clutch operated manual trans for EVs

Toyota files patent app for a clutch operated manual trans for EVs

The patent appears to show an EV that you can change gears in but you can also set it to a gearless mode too.
By Andrei Nedelea 12 February 2022
Ferrari electric sports car patent offers glimpse of EV future

Ferrari electric sports car patent offers glimpse of EV future

There are thin batteries beneath the seats and a bigger pack in the back.
By Brian Potter 10 February 2022
Mazda patents fascinating supercharged two-stroke engine design

Mazda patents fascinating supercharged two-stroke engine design

It's not a rotary, but this is neat, too.
By Chris Bruce 05 February 2022
Ford files patent for SUV wings with built-in steps and storage

Ford files patent for SUV wings with built-in steps and storage

This seems like a no-brainer for the Ford Bronco.
By Brian Potter 24 January 2022
BMW’s odd new steering wheel patent takes yokes up to eleven

BMW’s odd new steering wheel patent takes yokes up to eleven

It is not so much a wheel as it is a handle with ‘angled gripping elements,’ as BMW puts it.
By Andrei Nedelea 22 January 2022
Ford files deployable drone patent, helps navigate tough terrain

Ford files deployable drone patent, helps navigate tough terrain

It’s designed to help people reach rural populations.
By Brian Potter 21 January 2022
Mazda patents RWD, rotary-powered car with hybrid tech

Mazda patents RWD, rotary-powered car with hybrid tech

Will Mazda build it?
By Brian Potter 10 January 2022
Patent reveals Tesla Cybertruck's potential folding rear seats

Patent reveals Tesla Cybertruck's potential folding rear seats

Does this mean people will have access to the vault from the cabin?
By Brian Potter 24 December 2021
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