Toyota Patents Fake Engine Stall For EVs
Toyota has filed a new patent for a system that simulates an engine stall of a conventional, manual-equipped car in an electric vehicle. The system will also measure driver skills…
Porsche Is Developing A Gearbox That Switches Between Manual And Automatic
Porsche filed a new patent for a transmission gear selector that can operate an automatic or a manual gearbox. Sensors track the shift lever’s movements, recreating the feel of shifting…
GM Has A Clever Idea To Make Drifting Easier. But Would It Work?
GM filed a patent for ‘active aero downforce control for drifting maneuvers.’ Drifting, however, is less about downforce and more about power, grip, and steering angle. Both the ZR1 and…
Tesla’s New Trademark May Finally Give Fans What They’ve Been Waiting For
Tesla has filed two new logo trademarks for the Roadster. One depicts the wordmark while the other is a stylized silhouette of the car. Tesla first teased the second-generation Roadster…
Another Special Ferrari Might Be On the Way
Ferrari has filed a trademark for the HC25 name. Ferrari will likely use it for a one-off model designed for a specific customer. Ferrari has already announced it’ll launch 20…
New Toyota Trademarks Could Hint at Upcoming Sports Cars
Toyota has been hinting at the MR2’s return for a few years. A mention of the iconic two-seat mid-engine sports car appeared in season two of Toyota’s Grip anime YouTube…
A Future Ferrari Could Feature Side-Exit Exhaust
Side-exit exhaust systems are rare features. They require unique packaging considerations and other compromises automakers just can’t make. They add weight and affect the aerodynamics, but Ferrari has filed a…
Alpina’s Logo Just Got Slightly Less Cool
BMW inked a deal to take over Alpina in 2022. The German automaker is beginning to exert that control, recently trademarking a new, flatter, and less exciting logo for the…
GM’s New Technology Could Help You Avoid Crappy Roads
Let’s face it: America’s road infrastructure is less than perfect. Potholes, pockmarks, and defects line hundreds of thousands of miles of pavement across this country. And with so many vehicles…
‘Fenomeno:’ Lamborghini Trademark Hints at New Special Edition Model
Lamborghini has entered a new era. The recently revealed Temerario and Revuelto are likely the foundation for a range of future one-off and limited-production variants, and we may already have…