Stellantis patents rear-wheel-steering system
A patent filing hints that Stellantis may be the next automaker to adopt a rear-wheel-steering system. Several automakers already offer rear-wheel steering on a variety of vehicles, but Stellantis’ patent…
Read More »Ford still working on roof-mounted airbags, files another patent
Ford has filed a second patent application for roof-mounted airbags aimed at offering added crash protection to vehicle occupants. The automaker filed a patent application with the United States Patent…
Read More »Ford pickup with midgate and fold-flat seats patented
A recent patent filing indicates that Ford might follow General Motors and Ram with a midgate for pickup trucks, but the automaker has another trick up its sleeve as well….
Read More »Ford patented a magnetic charger for EVs
Ford has filed a patent application for a magnetic EV charger that lets drivers charge without having to get out of their cars. Filed with the United States Patent and…
Read More »GM files patent for AR auto-dimming windshield
General Motors has filed a patent application for an augmented reality (AR) auto-dimming windshield to protect drivers from the glare of oncoming headlights. First spotted by Motor1, the application was…
Read More »Infiniti QX65 trademark hints at new coupe-like SUV
A new trademark filing may be a sign Infiniti is preparing to launch an SUV positioned between its QX60 and QX80 models. As first noticed by Motor1, Infiniti parent Nissan…
Read More »Ford patents roof-mounted airbags
Ford has filed a patent application for roof-mounted airbags that would deploy from a vehicle’s headliner and surround occupants for added crash protection. The application was filed with the United…
Read More »Trademark filings point to whole family of Buick Electra EVs
Buick is committed to offering a fully electric lineup by 2030 and will launch its first electric vehicle in 2024. That EV will carry the Electra name, and it may…
Read More »Ford patents way to reduce turning radius on future vehicles
Some automakers have turned to all-wheel steering steering to make vehicles more maneuverable, but Ford is looking to patent an alternative solution. A patent application filed with the United States…
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