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Rivian Reportedly Developing “Dig Mode” With Wheels Pulling In All Directions

If you thought the Rivian tank turn feature was impressive, well, this is even more unusual than that.

Aug 13 2022 -

GM Files Trademarks That Appear To Reveal Cadillac Celestiq Trims

The automaker has applied for four new Cadillac trademarks, and all of them bear the Celestiq name.

Aug 11 2022 -

Ford Trademarks Maverick Lightning, Ranger Lightning Names In Europe

In all likelihood, these are the names of Ford's future all-electric pickup trucks.

Jul 12 2022 -

MG Cyberster Roadster Leaked, Looks Like An Electric BMW Z4 Rival

This EV will be the first two-seater MG since the questionably successful TF.

Jun 11 2022 -

GM Patents Dual Charge Ports To Reduce Charging Time, Increase Flexibility

This idea sounds like it’s designed to take advantage of the way GM split the battery pack into two modules in its newest EVs.

May 24 2022 -

Ford Patents Tank Turn, Possibly For F-150 Lightning

Rivian demonstrated this feature to the pickup world, but Ford may bring it to production first.

Apr 24 2022 -

Toyota TX550h+ Trademark Submission Hints At Possible Lexus TX PHEV

The automaker's stirring the pot once more for a possible GX replacement.

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USPTO Makes Tesla Windshield Laser Cleaner Patent Public

This patent was granted in 2021, but it had not been publicly viewable in full until now.

Mar 28 2022 -

2023 Lotus Type 132 Electric SUV Fully Reveals Interior In Patent

The first Lotus SUV will be unveiled on March 29.

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2023 Lotus Type 132 Electric SUV Exposed Too Soon In Patent Images

The first SUV in the brand's history and the first made-in-China Lotus will make its official debut on March 29.

Mar 8 2022 -

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.

Mar 3 2022 -

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.

Feb 24 2022 -

Tesla Semi May Get An Automatic Tire Inflation System: Patent

Tesla applied for a related patent years ago, though the new patent addresses previous shortcomings.

Feb 23 2022 -

Toyota Patents Plans For EV With Manual Transmission And Clutch

The patent appears to show an EV that you can change gears in but you can also set it to a gearless mode too.

Feb 11 2022 -

Ferrari Patent Drawings Show Midship-Mounted Battery Pack

The Prancing Horse wants to retain the mid-engined feel of its sports cars even when they will no longer burn fuel.

Feb 9 2022 -

Rivian's In-Car Hairdryer Idea Gives You Farah Fawcett Look On The Go

Or you could use it to dry gear after spending time in the water.

Patents & Trademarks

What Will Ram Call Its Upcoming Electric Pickup Truck?

While Ford chose Lightning, GM will stick with Silverado EV. It's high time for Ram to give us a name.

Feb 2 2022 -

Rivian Patents Trick Tailgate Tech To Fight GM, Ram, And Ford

The company has ideas for a tailgate step, a telescoping panel, and a cargo tiedown.

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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.

Jan 21 2022 -

GM Trademarks Silverado EV PowerBase W/Up To 10 Power Outlets

The Silverado EV's PowerBase system will be capable of delivering 10.2 kW of power for various applications.

Jan 11 2022 -

Acura ADX Might Be New GM Ultium-Based EV SUV's Name

Honda applied for the ADX name trademark, but it could very well be used for an ICE vehicle.

Dec 30 2021 -

Patent Reveals Tesla Cybertruck's Potential Folding Rear Seats

Does this mean people will have access to the vault from the cabin?

Dec 23 2021 -

Buick Electra Canada Trademark Filing Hints At Future EV Crossover

Is it for a production version of the spectacular Buick Electra Concept unveiled at Auto China 2020?

Dec 23 2021 -

Smart Production Crossover Takes After Concept #1 In Design Patents

Patents filed with the EUIPO show that Smart's first crossover borrows a lot from the concept.

Oct 6 2021 -