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General Motors already sells a rebadged version of its new 2013 Buick Encore in Europe as the Opel Mokka but soon the automaker may have a third Encore variant, and this one may even be offered in the U.S. Pictured above is an alleged leaked patent for a new Chevrolet crossover based on the Encore. Found on the website of the European Patent Office by France’s L'Automobile Magazine, the patent shows a fairly conventional compact crossover shape with strong Chevrolet design cues. Depending on which markets it’s sold in, this new Chevy will likely come with either a 1.6-liter...
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Four-Door Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: Patent DocumentsThe web is ablaze with patent images and German-language text describing a four-door version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. We've translated some of the text to help give you some idea of what the document--which hasn't been confirmed as legitimate by Mercedes, nor strictly denied--may or may not...
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2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet To Feature Canvas And Metal Roof?
Porsche is going to great length to break as much new ground as possible with its latest 2012 911, or 991 to the diehards. The automaker has already confirmed that a new seven-speed manual, a world first for a production car, will feature, but now it looks like the convertible version will get an...
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Patent Images For Production MINI Paceman Leak
The MINI Paceman is essentially a three-door MINI Countryman but with a sloping roof.
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BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Official Patents Leaked?
Could this be the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe? The drawings are reportedly official design patents filed by BMW for a new four-door coupe, though their resemblance to last year’s Concept Gran Coupe could suggest that the patent is simply for the concept and not an actual production version...
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Ferrari Working On Mind Reading Technology?
Ferrari has reportedly applied for a new patent application that’s said to cover technology that monitors a driver’s mental and physical state in order to adjust a car’s stability and traction control systems in order to help avoid potential accidents resulting from a loss of...
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The Lexus ES has consistently proven to be a solid seller for the Japanese premium brand despite the car essentially being a reskinned Toyota Camry. Of the two, surprisingly, the Camry has been the more flexible and technologically advanced when it comes to powertrains, offering a gasoline-electric hybrid option since 2006 while the Lexus only ever offered a V-6 powerplant. That’s all about to change as it’s been revealed that Lexus has filed the name “ES 300h” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Expect this title to be used on a new Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan...
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Lotus Files Patent For Lightweight Dual-Clutch Transmission
Lotus has filed a new patent application for a lightweight dual-clutch transmission design, suggesting that the British sports car manufacturer is planning to offer the quick-shifting gearbox in its future models. In line with the company’s ‘performance through less weight’...
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Bugatti Files Patent Drawings For 16C Galibier Sedan
Whether or not the Galibier actually makes it to production is still very much a case of the unknown.
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Report: Ferrari Working On Vertical Door Beyond Gullwing Concept
A new type of vertically-opening door could be on the way from Ferrari.
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