Ford F-150 Lobo and Maverick Lobo name trademarked
Ford has applied for trademarks on the F-150 Lobo and Maverick Lobo names, hinting at possible new variants of the two pickup trucks. Both trademark applications were filed with the…
Read More »Ford patents roof-mounted backup battery for EVs
A recently published Ford patent application suggests an unusual way to boost EV range. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jun. 8, 2023 (and originally filed…
Read More »Toyota patents retractable tow rope
Tow ropes are handy tools for getting vehicles unstuck while off-roading, but Toyota may have found a way to improve them. In a patent application published by the United States…
Read More »Ford patents hint at EV charging while driving
Ford is exploring patent technology that could allow EVs to charge while driving, using hardware embedded in the road. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on…
Read More »Ford patents gullwing door design for SUVs
The gullwing door originated with the Mercedes-Benz 300SL but has been copied multiple times. This time it’s Ford that is contemplating gullwing doors for future vehicles. First spotted by Motor1,…
Read More »Ford F-150 Flash name trademarked
Ford has trademarked the name “F-150 Flash,” hinting that yet another version of the best-selling pickup truck might be on the way. A trademark application first spotted by CarBuzz was…
Read More »GM patents tow-assist device to increase towing capacity
Automakers are always looking to one-up each other by increasing the towing capacity of their pickup trucks, which has led General Motors to contemplate a wild towing solution. GM recently…
Read More »Ford has patent applications for dashboard desk, lay-down front seats
A series of recent Ford patent filings show how the company might make vehicle interiors reconfigurable for work or rest. Three patent applications published recently by the United States Patent…
Read More »Lexus LX 700h trademark points to hybrid flagship
Lexus has filed a trademark application for the name LX 700h, pointing to a possible hybrid version of the luxury brand’s flagship SUV. The application was filed with the United…
Read More »Ford patents bed-mounted cross member system
Ford has filed a patent application for a bed-mounted cross member system that could make securing cargo easier. The application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark…
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