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Mercedes loses patent dispute against Nokia, risks German sales ban
The sales ban, however, will warrant a huge amount of money from the Finnish company.
By
Jacob Oliva
21 August 2020
Autonomous Cars
Toyota autonomous workhorse patent is a real thing
Are these the droids you're looking for?
By
Nico Ylanan
29 March 2020
Patents
Toyota files patent for anti-theft system that releases tear gas
Who wouldn't want to drive around in a car loaded with tear gas?
By
Christopher Smith
13 March 2019
Rumours
Patents suggest Shelby GT500 will pack aero tweaks galore
Everything from active brake cooling to underbody venting is mentioned here.
By
Christopher Smith
10 January 2019
Design
Ford patents heated seat belts because everyone hates winter
Who wouldn't want to be bound in a vehicle by straps of warm electricity?
By
Christopher Smith
11 December 2018
Design
Mid-engined Corvette hatch cover exposed in patent application
The vented frame looks cool, literally and figuratively.
By
Christopher Smith
06 December 2018
Industry
Mazda trademarks MX-6, but will it use it?
A two-door, ICE-powered Mazda coupe would be nice, thanks.
By
Anthony Karr
05 December 2018
Technology
More Corvette active aero patent filings uncovered
The patents describe different methods of using various sensors to create the data for optimising the use of active aerodynamic parts.
By
Chris Bruce
25 September 2018
Technology
Mazda patents sideways rotary as big as a shoebox
The compact, single-rotor engine will be used as an electric vehicle's range extender.
By
Chris Bruce
21 September 2018
Technology
New Corvette active aero patents discovered
Spoilers and ducts, and side skirts, oh my!
By
Anthony Alaniz
14 August 2018
Supercars
Ferrari Seeks Patent For New Targa Top That Won't Muss Your Hair
The idea seems interesting, but why does the application include sketches of an F430?
By
Christopher Smith
10 August 2018
Breaking
Mysterious new Audi Q3 patent surfaces
Could this be the SQ3?
By
Adrian Padeanu
03 August 2018
Breaking
This Is It: 2019 BMW X7 Leaked In Patent Images
Like it or not, the concept's huge front grille will have a correspondent on the production model.
By
Adrian Padeanu
02 August 2018
Technology
Ferrari Files Cool-Sounding E-Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine Patent
The E-turbo can sacrifice its efficiency to make a better sound.
By
Chris Bruce
20 July 2018
Technology
Uber files patent for questionable new tech that avoids unsafe areas
And it could ostracize drivers with older vehicles.
By
Jeff Perez
02 July 2018
For Sale
Mercedes selling replica of the very first car ever patented
Nostalgia at its finest.
By
Jacob Oliva
24 June 2018
Rumours
Lotus SUV revealed in leaked patent images
It's a Lotus, Jim, but not as we know it.
By
Sam Burnett
30 October 2017
Spy photos
BMW X2 Revealed In Patent Image Leak
How to make a cute concept production-ready.
By
Richard Aucock
04 July 2017
Government
U.S. Investigating BMW, Honda, Toyota For Alleged Patent Violation
The companies are violating patents for thermoplastic components.
By
Anthony Karr
03 May 2017
Porsche Aims To Clean Up Aero With Active Rear Diffuser Patent
The company even outlines a way to use this tech on future EVs.
By
Chris Bruce
28 April 2017
Technology
Toyota Files Electric Supercharger Patent, For New Supra?
Toyota filing a patent for a better way to build an electric supercharger hints the company might put one into production.
By
Chris Bruce
26 March 2017
Rumours
Mazda Rotary Engine May Have A Future After All
It would basically be a battery charger, but it just might be perfect for plug-in hybrids.
By
Christopher Smith
26 March 2017
Ford wants you to sleep easy in its cars
Ford has registered an unusual but potentially useful patent; it’s invented a neck-saving travel pillow contained in a headrest.
By
Iain Dooley
01 March 2017
Toyota patents shape-shifting body for a flying car
By using a flexible frame for the body and rear-mounted propeller, the automaker could finally make this dream a reality.
By
Chris Bruce
28 June 2016
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