Why Porsche North America Sued Singer Vehicle Design · UPDATED
3 Apr 2024, 19:12 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A brand well-known for giving some iconic Porsches another slice of life is now forced to face the German automaker's wrath. Here's what's going on
Rivian Filed a Patent for a Portable Battery Designed To Fit the Accessory Dock
18 Dec 2023, 19:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian filed to patent a 100-Ah portable battery for the R1 Accessory Dock that could charge other devices or the vehicle itself should the need arise
Ford Wants To Revolutionize Truck Storage, Official USPTO Documents Reveal
22 Aug 2023, 12:04 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Dearborn-based automaker wants to increase the utility of almost every part of the truck. Here are the plans showing why the next-gen F-150 might be amazing
Rivian R1S Camp Kitchen Trademark Filed With the USPTO, Might Not Seat Seven Anymore
18 Aug 2023, 20:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The coveted camp kitchen is making a comeback. But it's not coming for R1T's gear tunnel just yet. This one's for the all-electric SUV
Rivian Reinvents Truck Storage in New Patent, Gives Tesla Cybertruck a Nod
11 Apr 2023, 09:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian patents new storage features for its trucks, reminding everyone of the Tesla Cybertruck's sail pillar storage that might not make it into production
Tesla Files to Patent New Die-Casting Alloy for Use in Single-Piece Megacastings
17 Feb 2023, 14:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla filed a patent application for a new die-casting aluminum alloy suitable for structural components that offer both high strength and ductility
Rivian Patents Low-Range Gearbox Attachment for Extreme Off-Roading
8 Feb 2023, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian was granted a patent for a bolt-on low-range gearbox that would allow its trucks to tackle the most difficult terrain
As It Turns Out, Elon Musk's Tesla Likes to Patent Certain Innovations After All
5 Jan 2023, 21:37 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The EV-making company has just received approval for three new patents. They’re discoveries that solve a couple of issues. Here’s what’s what
Ford Patents Bumper Assembly With Integrated Airbag To Mitigate Offset Frontal Crashes
31 Dec 2022, 12:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford acquired a patent for a bumper assembly integrating an airbag system designed to protect in the event of an offset frontal crash
Volvo Trademarks C60 With the USPTO and EUIPO, Coupe-Styled SUV Seems Likely
28 Dec 2022, 20:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Following the EX90 and upcoming EX30, the Swedish automaker is definitely going to roll out the EX60. The coupe-styled C60, therefore, might happen as well
GM Patents Intelligent Park Assist System Aimed at Reducing Park Violations
14 Nov 2022, 10:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM has filed to patent an intelligent park assist system that leverages onboard sensors and connected technology to reduce park violations
Ford Patents a Pet-Restraint System That Will Most Likely Kill the Animal in a Crash
7 Sep 2022, 15:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / An interesting Ford patent reveals the Blue Oval’s preoccupation with the well-being of dogs, but the system depicted is more likely to kill the dog in a crash
Ford Files Patent for Crazy "In-Flight Charging" of Electric Vehicles Inspired by Aviation
19 Aug 2022, 10:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford applied to patent “in-flight charging” of electric vehicles inspired by military aviation, only in this case, the EV is charged while being towed
Stellantis Trademark Filing Suggests Dodge Challenger Tomahawk Might Be Coming
1 Jul 2022, 09:39 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Dodge is readying three muscle car debuts for next month, and one of them could add the Tomahawk suffix. Will it be the electric version?
Ford Patents a Crazy New Feature for a Vehicle's Windows, It Will Blow You Away
1 Jun 2022, 16:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford has filed a patent for a “switchable glass structure” that empowers electro-chromatic glass to act as touch-sensitive surfaces
Apple Car Is Very Much Alive, Will Feature VR Technology and Possibly No Windows
20 May 2022, 08:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / New rumors about the future Apple Car are fueled by a recent patent filing hinting at a windowless autonomous vehicle featuring virtual reality technology
Honda Has a Clever New Suspension System, It Uses Electromagnets
21 Apr 2022, 17:53 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Honda may have a struck a deal with GM to share its Ultium platform, but when it comes to comfort the Japanese carmaker is not fooling around
Hyundai's E-Trike Will Have Auto-Adjusting Rear Wheels
20 Apr 2022, 16:38 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Hyundai absolutely smashed it with the Ioniq 5 and Kona. But here they are, doing it all over again with a very cool trike. Here’s why they’re making it
Ford's Making a Robot That Can Fly and Drive Itself, Not Without Cost Control
14 Apr 2022, 20:52 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / At this point, don’t we all have a lot of robots? Think about it – what’s in your kitchen? Well, Ford now wants a robot for itself. It drives and flies
Ford Wants Your Car's Windows to Act As Advanced Microphones, Here's Why
11 Apr 2022, 22:35 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The American automaker is getting ready for the EV era with new technologies. It looks like Ford learned something from another auto manufacturer