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The technology in Ford's latest patent is a bit of a gimmick, but could prove fun.
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Jeep patents way to store Gladiator roof panels on a bed tonneau cover
Jeep has come up with a nifty idea for an open-top Gladiator.
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Ford patents integrated sand ladders and tank turn
Ford has filed two patents to improve off-roading, including sand ladders to help a vehicle get unstuck in sand and a tank turn feature so a vehicle can turn within its own length.
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GM patents self-driving car that replaces human driving instructors
General Motors has patented a system for self-driving cars to train new drivers by providing real-time feedback.
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Ram 1500 Rebel OTG concept gets patented, previews lifted truck with snorkel and winch
If a patent application is any indication, Ram could release a production version of the overlanding-influenced 1500 Rbel OTG pickup shown at the 2019 SEMA show.
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Ford patents crazier version of Rivian K-turn, Hummer EV's crab walk
The patent suggests wheels turning in opposite directions on each axle for off-road electric vehicle use.
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An F1-style suspension could give the upcoming electric Dodge muscle car handling to match what promises to be big power.
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Ford patents system to drive a vehicle with your brain
The system reads brainwave activity to predict when a driver is planning to control the steering, throttle, and brakes.
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Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid's transmission patented by Tremec
A patent filing for an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated electric motor-generator could preview the transmission for the hybrid Corvette E-Ray.
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Ford patents manual transmission with electric clutch
Ford may have developed a system to eliminate stalling in manual-equipped cars.
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Ferrari's electric supercar has a battery configuration patent
A recent patent shows what an Ferrari might look like and how it could be configured.
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Rivian patents telescoping and folding tailgates, designs tailgate step
The electric automaker filed three patents for tailgate designs to keep up with innovative tailgates from traditional automakers.
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Ford's new tailgate design features 3 sections, with the middle serving as a side-hinged door.
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Mazda 3 2-door hatchback patent hints at sporty coupe
Frameless doors and reinforced-plastic windows are mentioned as potential weight-saving tech for a coupe.
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Patent reveals Mazda might still be working on RWD rotary-powered hybrid
A patent filing suggests once again that Mazda may bring back the rotary engine, this time for a hybrid powertrain.
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BMW patents yoke steering wheel
The different take on a steering wheel could be used in future autonomous cars.
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Jeep patents Bronco-like donut doors for the Wrangler
Jeep hasn't confirmed it will offer donut doors for the Jeep Wrangler, either as a production option or an aftermarket accessory.
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Ford F-150 Lighting could become ultimate tailgate machine
A tailgating feature for the upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning could provide a table, a stereo system, a charge port, and 400 lb of payload capacity.
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Ferrari has filed a patent for an air conditioning system that detects body temperature and adjusts the direction, circulation and temperature of airflow.
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Ford patents charging electric cars by towing them
Ford has filed a patent application that proposes charging electric vehicles by flat-towing them behind another vehicle.
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Rivian files patent application for "K-turn mode"
The patent filing for Rivian's K-Turn Mode would apply forward torque to the front wheels and backward torque to the rears to let its vehicles turn in place.
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GM filed a patent for an in-floor foot-massaging system
GM has filed for a patent for an in-floor foot-massaging system that works like seat massagers.
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Porsche files patent for Le Mans Living Legend...is production planned?
Porsche recently filed patent drawings for a wild sports car concept it designed in 2016.
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Volvo files patent for steering wheel that slides from left to right
A sliding steering wheel would allow Volvo owners to turn right-hand-drive into left-hand-drive cars.
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