Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Three recent Toyota patent filings look at different ways to mount tow hooks for better crash performance.
One of these filings, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office...
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Toyota patents tonneau cover with integrated loading ramp system
Toyota's designed a way to load larger objects like an ATV onto the bed of a truck with a tonneau cover.
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Rivian explores tailgate with built-in workbench
Rivian may be planning to add extra capability to its electric truck.
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1991 Audi V8 Quattro DTM race car up for auction
The race car that marked Audi's successful entry into DTM can be yours.
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Formula E Gen 3 Evo racer delivers 0-60 mph in 1.82 seconds
Formula E's race car has been significantly upgraded, and there's more to come with a Gen 4 car already announced.
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Coach-built Bentley teased, debuts May 7 with W-12 engine
Bentley will wind down its W-12 engine era with another coach-built car limited to 16 units.
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Volkswagen will introduce a new EV concept at this week's 2024 Beijing auto show with a design language aimed at Chinese tastes.
The VW ID.Code is the latest in a series of concept and production...
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Tesla Model 3 Performance aims for ludicrous on a budget
The Tesla Model 3 Performance model returns with more power and more performance parts for a more complete package.
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Ferrari LaFerrari prototype listed for auction
You can buy this Ferrari LeFerrari prototype, but it can't go on the road and it's limited to 30 mph.
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Lotus' first F1 race car heads to auction
Here's your chance to own a piece of automotive history.
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Ferrari patents hydrogen-powered engine
Ferrari has joined the growing list of automakers looking at hydrogen-fueled internal-combustion engines.
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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance lands with 805 hp
A plug-in hybrid model now tops the range for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe lineup.
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Tesla is recalling its Cybertruck to fix accelerator pedals that could stick and cause vehicles to accelerate unintentionally.
In the affected vehicles, a pad attached to the pedal may dislodge and...
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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning lineup drops price
The price drops by as much as $5,500 for Ford's EV pickup.
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Ford aims to turn dashboards into desks
Ford continues to reimagine the interior of future vehicles, this time with a focus on getting work done.
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Ford Mustangs gain 1960s digital gauge cluster design
A digital gauge cluster emulating the 1967-68 Mustang's joins the Fox Body skin that is already available.
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2025 Ford Mustang GTD costs about $325,000, applications to order open
Prospective buyers can now go to a dedicated website to apply for the right to buy the $325,000 Ford Mustang GTD.
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Chevrolet Corvette boss retires
Tadge Juechter has been with GM for 47 years and has led the Corvette team since 2006.
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Testing of the Bugatti Bolide is complete, paving the way for the start of production of the track-only hypercar. Bugatti said the first examples are expected to reach customers in the next few...
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2025 Infiniti QX80 taken apart to get it above 100-story New York tower
The redesigned luxury SUV was taken apart bolt by bolt for the stunt.
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Ford patents sliding center console for reconfigurable interiors
Ford has a new sliding center console idea with specific applications designed for pets.
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Rivian offering matte wrap on certain vehicles for free in April
Buying a Rivian in April will net a free matte wrap to protect the vehicle’s paint.
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GM working on drive modes for electric car racing
New patent suggests GM sees a future for electric racing.
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2025 BMW M5 and M5 Touring undergoing cold-weather testing
Check out the BMW M5 and M5 Touring sliding along during cold-weather testing in a six-part YouTube series.
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