Ford working on integrated loading ramp for SUVs
SUVs have largely displaced sedans from showrooms and driveways in part because of their ability to carry more cargo. But the tall ride height of an SUV can also make…
Read More »Ferrari patents supercharged engine
A new Ferrari patent filing has surfaced, hinting that the automaker is considering superchargers for future cars. Aside from some early race cars, Ferrari has generally preferred turbocharging as a…
Read More »Ford developing retractable fender tie-down points
Ford is looking to make it a little easier for drivers to secure cargo to a vehicle’s roof. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark…
Read More »Ford working on split tailgate for future SUV
A recent patent filing hints that Ford could give one of its future SUVs a split tailgate. Ford filed a patent application for a split-tailgate design back in 2021, but…
Read More »Ford wants to turn an EV’s frunk into a work station
Electric vehicles such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning have frunks that increase storage space. But Ford is considering other uses for them. A patent application from the…
Read More »Ford developing deployable mud flaps
Mud flaps are a simple and straightforward part of a car or truck, but Ford has come up with something a bit more elaborate. In a patent application published by…
Read More »Rivian working on a winch integration
Rivian has filed a patent application for an integrated winch assembly. As described in the patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on…
Read More »Ford patents reconfigurable seating layouts for EVs
A new Ford patent filing detailing an elaborate reconfigurable seating system has surfaced. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Feb. 13, and originally filed on…
Read More »Honda developing active rear diffuser system
Honda has filed a patent application for an active diffuser that would deploy only when needed, keeping a vehicle’s styling clean and uncluttered when it’s not in use. Rear diffusers…
Read More »Ford might turn the steering wheel into a deployable assist handle
Ford is looking to turn steering wheels into grab handles to help people get into its vehicles. As described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and…
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