Ford aims to turn dashboards into desks
A new Ford patent filing has surfaced detailing desks built into dashboards. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 19, but filed by Ford on…
Read More »Ford dreams up center consoles with deployable tables
Fold-out tray tables are a familiar part of flying, but Ford could bring a similar idea to its cars. A patent application from the automaker published by the United States…
Read More »Ford developing power-actuated doors
Ford has filed a patent application for power-actuated doors that automatically open when a person approaches the vehicle. In the application, which was published by the United States Patent and…
Read More »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 »Toyota developing color-changing paint
Toyota has filed a patent application for color-changing paint, a technology that could let owners or dealerships quickly change the colors of cars. As Toyota notes in the application—which was…
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 »Rivian R1X name trademarked
Rivian just unveiled its R2 electric SUV and R3 and R3X hot hatches, but the automaker may also have new plans for its existing R1 platform found in the R1T…
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