Ford working on swivel seating, retracting steering wheel, in-cab work station, bed seating
Several recent Ford patent filings reimagine pickup truck interiors. In recent months, Ford has filed no less than nine patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
Read More »Ford developing brake light detection system
Federal regulations require new cars sold in the U.S. to have brake lights that are clearly visible to the human eye, but a recent Ford patent filing indicates the automaker…
Read More »Apple investigates augmented reality windshield
A recent patent filing indicates Apple is potentially looking to expand beyond CarPlay with an augmented reality system that projects information onto car windshields. First spotted by The Drive, the…
Read More »Honda Prelude trademark renewed
The Honda Prelude trademark has been renewed, but it’s unclear what plans, if any, Honda has for the Prelude name. Honda filed an application to renew the Prelude trademark with…
Read More »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…
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