SEAT Cupra Expected to be Turned Into Performance Sub-Brand
11 Aug 2017, 11:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Performance is arguably the best business card for automakers these days, and SEAT wants to make its go-faster ambitions clear with the Cupra sub-brand
Nissan Leaf-Based Electric SUV Could Be Named Terra
7 Aug 2017, 09:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The next big thing in the automotive industry is the electrification of SUVs, and based on a recently filed trademark, Nissan's first foray will be called Terra
Volvo S50 Trademarked, Could It Be For a Four-Door Coupe?
31 Jul 2017, 09:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Volvo filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office a trademark for S50, which might translate into a four-door coupe take on the upcoming S40
New Genesis Coupe Coming By 2020, Hyundai Trademark Points To GT70 Name
18 Jul 2017, 08:28 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Genesis GT70 could be the name of the G70-based "near luxury sport coupe" Hyundai's luxury division is planning on launching in 2019
FCA Trademarks Cuda, New Barracuda Expected To Debut In 2018
22 Jun 2017, 13:46 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Will Fiat Chrysler ever bring the Barracuda back as a convertible Dodge? Based on the application for the "Cuda" trademark, that may be the case
Ford Trademarks Energi In Europe For Models Ranging From Focus To Explorer
10 May 2017, 12:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / By 2020, Ford plans to introduce plug-in hybrid powertrains on a flurry of European-spec vehicles. The Explorer Energi appears to be one of those models
Trademark Filing Suggests Honda Could Bring Back The Passport
24 Apr 2017, 10:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Better late than ever, Honda appears to be thinking of slotting a two-row mid-size SUV between the compact-sized CR-V and Pilot eight-seater
Bentley Motors Loses Trademark Battle With Bentley Clothing
21 Mar 2017, 13:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Bentley name is not linked just to the automaker. There's also a clothing company that has nothing to do with the brand from Crewe. It just won a lawsuit
Jaguar Land Rover Files Almost 30 Trademarks, XJS And Freestyle Included
21 Mar 2017, 06:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Jaguar and Land Rover may be preparing for mass electrification, but for all that, both marques have yet to forget historic names such as XJS and Freestyle
Tesla Changed Model 3 Logo Because of Adidas' Trademarked Three Stripes
11 Feb 2017, 17:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla has modified the logo of the Model 3 ahead of its market launch. The automaker made the change shortly before Adidas contested its three stripe format
Lexus Trademarks "LC F" In Europe, Expect Another Performance Model
6 Feb 2017, 16:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to a report, Lexus has filed the corresponding paperwork to the European Patent Office for a trademark regarding the "LC F" name. It should have a V8
Volvo Trademarks P5, P6, P8, P9, P10, Names To Be Used For All-Electric Vehicles
24 Jan 2017, 09:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even if Volvo has yet to redesign the 40 Series and 60 Series, the Swedish automaker is already making preparations for an upcoming EV onslaught
Renault Registers AS110 and AS1 Trademarks, Could Be Used For Alpine Sports Car
20 Jan 2017, 15:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Do you know how the new Alpine model will be called? Nobody knows, despite Renault's recent trademark application for AS110 and AS1
Kia Trademarks Stonic Name, Could Be Applied to Subcompact Crossover
14 Jan 2017, 11:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Hyundai and Kia are making preparations as to take a slice of the Nissan Juke's sales pie. In Kia's case, the name of its upcoming model could be Stonic
Ford Renews Model T Trademark
8 Jan 2017, 14:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 90 years after the Model T stopped production, the Ford Motor Company still holds the rights to use the "Model T" name however way Ford seems fit
Ford Maverick Trademark Filed With the USPTO
23 Dec 2016, 12:46 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Due to the lack of information and rumors on a potential Maverick revival, this filing is probably a means of protecting Ford's intellectual property
Two Chinese Companies Get Fined For Using BMW Logo They Trademarked As BMN
20 Dec 2016, 17:46 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Two companies in China have been fined for trademarking "BMN," and using a logo that looks like the one employed by BMW. They made clothing articles
BMW Trademarks a Line Of M Models With CS Suffix, M1 And M8 Included
24 Nov 2016, 15:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The rumors regarding BMW's potential relaunch of the 8 Series get a breath of fresh air with a new trademark filing. The M8 CS is among the models on the list
Audi Q4 and S Q4 Trademark Applications Hint Toward TT-based Crossover
31 Aug 2016, 06:50 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / After BMW turned the X3 into the X4 and Mercedes-Benz did the same thing to the GLC, Audi is now poised to jump on the coupe-like crossover bandwagon
Jaguar Land Rover Renews Trademark for Defender Name
16 Aug 2016, 11:41 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Brits at Jaguar Land Rover have done what was expected of them and renewed the trademark for the Defender name. This ends all rumors regarding its sale