26 Mar 2024, 08:43 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The X-Van Gear Concept was first presented at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show as a crossover that blends the comfort of a minivan with the rugged look of an SUV
30 Nov 2023, 23:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian filed to patent a movie projector accessory for the Gear Tunnel, something it presented two years ago during the Overland Expo but never produced
28 Nov 2023, 10:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla patent shows that the company plans to use facial recognition to apply personalized settings and make safety-related decisions while driving
18 Aug 2023, 20:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The coveted camp kitchen is making a comeback. But it's not coming for R1T's gear tunnel just yet. This one's for the all-electric SUV
25 Jul 2023, 13:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen filed a patent for a steering wheel integrating controls for various car functions, including the turn signals, paving the way to a stalkless design
18 Jul 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Teardown veteran Sandy Munro confirmed that the Cybertruck does not feature an exoskeleton after seeing the body in white, despite Elon Musk claiming otherwise
23 Jun 2023, 13:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla published a patent application for a power tailgate for the Cybertruck, with the ability to open and close remotely using the smartphone or the key fob
11 May 2023, 00:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Volvo's smallest crossover utility vehicle yet has been leaked by means of a design patent that reveals many EX90-inspired styling cues
11 Apr 2023, 09:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian patents new storage features for its trucks, reminding everyone of the Tesla Cybertruck's sail pillar storage that might not make it into production
31 Mar 2023, 10:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Huawei has developed a new system that allows its cars to automatically adjust the interior lights based on the driver HR readings
10 Mar 2023, 17:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new patent describes a technology that would allow vehicles to communicate with people on the road, including pedestrians crossing the street
22 Feb 2023, 17:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Japanese carmaker believes tonneau covers should get a smart overhaul to allow them to determine the weather conditions and adjust accordingly
22 Feb 2023, 16:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently patented a vehicle audio control system that can adjust its settings based on physical changes in the car
17 Feb 2023, 14:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla filed a patent application for a new die-casting aluminum alloy suitable for structural components that offer both high strength and ductility
8 Feb 2023, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian was granted a patent for a bolt-on low-range gearbox that would allow its trucks to tackle the most difficult terrain
7 Feb 2023, 17:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new patent filed by Google describes technology that would allow navigation apps, including Google Maps, to determine the location of beacons more efficiently
6 Feb 2023, 19:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American carmaker has recently patented new technology that would provide vehicles with a dedicated mode for drive-in theaters
27 Jan 2023, 22:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Imagine a Tundra one size smaller. That's the 2024 Toyota Tacoma in a nutshell, a mid-size pickup inspired by Toyota's EV concept from late 2021
26 Jan 2023, 17:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently been granted a patent for a system that would be able to tell if a certain route is safe for drivers or not
26 Jan 2023, 16:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Japanese carmaker has recently patented technology that would integrate a sanitizing system directly into the door handle