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Honey, Ferrari Shrunk the V-12

Using pill-shaped pistons and a novel connecting-rod design, Ferrari has a way of making its V-12s shorter.

By Chris Perkins

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 18 -

Toyota's New Trademark Filing Hints at a High-Performance Celica

A GR Celica trademark recently appeared in Brazil, and Celica is already trademarked all around the world.

By Christopher Smith

Patents & Trademarks - Feb 11 -

GM Wants To Beam Holographic Images Directly to Your Eyeballs

It could replace touchscreens as the choice form of entertainment for future road trips.

By Christopher Smith

Patents & Trademarks - Dec 14 2024 -

Lucid Could Use Two-Speed Transmissions in Future EVs

The American automaker is interested in two-speed transmissions that allow electric motors to operate in ideal ranges at different speeds.

By Peter Holderith

Patents & Trademarks - Dec 3 2024 -

New BMW iX3 leaks via patent photos

It will arrive in 2025, will be based on the Neue Klasse platform and will be different from the combustion X3

By Brian Potter

Teasers - Nov 16 2024 -

Google's Wild New Patent Would Take Control Away From Bad Drivers

It goes way beyond existing driver assist systems, but don't expect it anytime soon.

By Christopher Smith

Patents & Trademarks - Nov 6 2024 -

It Sure Looks Like GM Is Copying Lucid's Homework

The Detroit automaker has a design for a new drive unit that incorporates one of Lucid's key mechanical concepts.

By Peter Holderith

Patents & Trademarks - Oct 31 2024 -

Ford Wants Its Cars to Have 'Drone-Based' Security

A patent talks about cars monitoring the front of your house while a drone patrols the back.

By Christopher Smith

Patents & Trademarks - Oct 21 2024 -

Acura Could Finally Resurrect the RSX

Honda Motor Company has filed a new trademark for the name in Japan.

By Anthony Alaniz

Patents & Trademarks - Oct 8 2024 -

Ford Wants To Protect You From Accidentally Trafficking Drugs

A drug-detection system would ensure no one plants drugs on your vehicle.

By Anthony Alaniz

Patents & Trademarks - Sep 23 2024 -

Porsche's Idea for a Six-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine Looks Brilliant

The patented engine design features a special crankshaft that adds more power and compression strokes to the cycle.

By Christopher Smith

Patents & Trademarks - Sep 17 2024 -

Nissan Z 'Warrior' Trademark Hints at an Off-Road Sports Car

The company has been open about wanting to expand the Warrior line in Australia.

By Anthony Alaniz

Patents & Trademarks - Sep 13 2024 -

Ford Patents System for In-Vehicle Advertisements

It can listen in to your conversations and play audio ads when it's quiet.

By Anthony Alaniz

Patents & Trademarks - Sep 3 2024 -

Your Next Hyundai Could Have Ferrari-Style Shift Lights on its Steering Wheel

A patent filing reveals the company’s idea to simplify the wheel’s assembly process.

By Anthony Alaniz

Patents & Trademarks - Jun 24 2024 -

GM's Novel Axial Flux Motor Could Be Key to Smaller, Cheaper EVs

Using a unique hydraulic system, the automaker could boost the efficiency of an electric motor that is already lightweight and compact.

By Peter Holderith

Patents & Trademarks - Jun 4 2024 -

GM Patented an Anti Road-Rage System That Can Take Control of the Car

Sensors evaluate the driver's mental state and can activate driver assists, taking control of "one or more vehicle functions."

By Christopher Smith

Patents & Trademarks - May 20 2024 -

The New Dodge Charger Could Get Pagani-Style Active Aero Flaps

They’re integrated into the R-Wing at the hood’s leading edge.

By Anthony Alaniz

Patents & Trademarks - May 15 2024 -

Ford Might Be Planning Deployable Door Screens for Its Next Off-Roader

A patent application shows power-operated screens that also have pyrotechnic charges to deploy in the event of a crash.

By Christopher Smith

Patents & Trademarks - May 7 2024 -

Is this the name of the new Lamborghini?

Lamborghini Temerario - that's what the heir to the Huracan could be called, at least according to the patent register.

By Brian Potter

Patents & Trademarks - Apr 4 2024 -

Ferrari Wants to Build an Upside-Down, Hydrogen, Twin-Supercharged Inline-Six

The Italian automaker's patent is so full of radical ideas that it's hard to believe it's only one document.

By Peter Holderith

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 26 2024 -

Ford's Retractable Bed Rails Patent Could Be Seriously Useful

The system allows for a better way to load and secure cargo without any extra equipment.

By Peter Holderith

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 22 2024 -

GM Thinks Tetris-Shaped Batteries Could Be the Key to Better Cooling

Battery cells are typically only rectangular or cylindrical. GM might change that.

By Peter Holderith

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 19 2024 -

Rivian Might Be Preparing a Raptor-Fighting R1X

Rivian recently filed a trademark for R1X, hinting at an off-road version of its large R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV.

By Anthony Alaniz

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 18 2024 -

Ford Trademarks RS200, Hopefully For A Sports Car

We're praying this is more than just a procedural step to protect the legendary name.

By Christopher Smith

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 13 2024 -