Porsche appears to be exploring color-shifting bodywork that adapts to clothing using cameras and electricity, pushing vehicle personalization to a new level
A strange new truck cover patent teases efficiency gains but risks changing how pickups look, and not everyone will be thrilled
A new trademark filing suggests a bespoke model could debut soon, possibly built on the 296 or 12Cilindri platform with unique exterior and interior design
Manual gearboxes may be dying elsewhere, but this new patent shows one carmaker still wants to make them smarter and harder to ruin
A new BMW patent hints at proprietary screws that resemble the brand’s emblem, raising questions about accessibility and aftermarket work
Fresh trademark activity using the GR MR2 and GR MR S names sparks renewed speculation about a possible sports car revival
A new hybrid patent hints at axial motor tech that could transform the 911, promising lighter weight and sharper performance
Instead of combining two VR6 engines into one, this new W12 actually looks like a proper W
The rugged compact SUV is expected to ride on ladder-frame underpinnings and remain true to the off-road legacy of the Land Cruiser family
The technology described may be even worse than VW’s controversial haptic buttons
Selling a luxurious minivan like the EM90 could prove to be a smart move for Volvo
A new GM patent uses reaction times, fatigue signs, and even honking to rate driver safety
Maranello’s auto-braking system is designed to save supercars from splitter damage on curbs and road hazards
A new Ford patent reveals a retractable roof tent for future pickups, ideal for camping
A decade later, Toyota’s bestselling pickup is getting a redesign with surprising upgrades hidden beneath a more rugged new skin
The new king of ICE-powered Chargers is coming, and it’s bringing a name Dodge has never used before
This sedan sketch stirred up speculation but it’s not what Nissan actually plans to reveal next for North America
Bringing back an iconic name could be another lucrative move for Porsche
