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…
Read More »Ford’s trademark of “Megazilla” may point to monster crate engine in the works
Ford already offers a V-8 nicknamed the Godzilla, and soon there may be a more potent offering with the name Megazilla. A search through the database of the United States…
Read More »Ford patents power outlets in roof rails
Ford has submitted a patent application for power outlets integrated into vehicle roof rails, which the automaker believes could home in handy while tailgating or camping. Filed with the United…
Read More »Ford patents pet restraints for cars
Drivers often bring their pets along for the ride, and Ford might have a way to keep them safer. The company recently filed a patent application with the United States…
Read More »Xtreme Performance trademark may hint at branding for future sporty Jeeps
Jeep has filed trademark protection for “Jeep Xtreme Performance,” perhaps hinting at a replacement for the automaker’s previous Trackhawk performance branding. Jeep filed the trademark on June 30 with the…
Read More »Stellantis trademarks “Tomahawk,” possibly for new performance offering
Stellantis last week renewed its trademark protection for the name Tomahawk, perhaps signalling that a new performance vehicle is in the works. As first noted by CarBuzz, the filing for…
Read More »Ford patents triple-clutch all-wheel-drive system
Ford has filed a patent application for an all-wheel-drive system that uses three clutches to enable more precise control of how much power goes to each wheel. According to a…
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