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…
Read More »Lexus RZ F trademark hints at high-performance electric SUV
Lexus applied for trademark protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 1 for the name RZ F, hinting that a high-performance version of the RZ electric…
Read More »Rivian patents powered cargo bay divider
Rivian has filed a patent application for a cargo bay divider that can also charge tools and other devices stored in it. The application, which was published by the United…
Read More »Toyota patents truck bed cover with air bladder
If you need to secure cargo in a pickup bed, tie-down straps are the go-to option. But Toyota doesn’t think that’s enough. In a patent application released by the United…
Read More »GM patents active aero, possibly for C8 Corvette ZR1
General Motors has filed a patent application for active aerodynamics, a feature expected on future high-performance variants of the C8 Corvette. First spotted by CarBuzz, the document in question was…
Read More »Rivian patents bed rack system
Bed racks are a popular aftermarket accessory for pickup trucks, but a recently revealed patent filing indicates Rivian is developing its own version for electric pickups. A patent application titled…
Read More »GR GT trademark fuels rumors of road version of Toyota GT3 racer
Toyota has been busy filing trademark applications for the “GR GT” name, perhaps signaling that it has a new sports car in the works. As first spotted by AutoGuide, Toyota…
Read More »Ford patents voice assist with configurable personality
Voice-assist systems are commonplace in cars today, but Ford wants to give them personalities. A patent application from the automaker published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
Read More »Rivian patents underbed drop-down storage tray
The Rivian R1T electric truck already boasts underbed storage and a clever tunnel aft of the cab, but the automaker is looking at another storage option for future trucks. As…
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