A study has found Toyota has filed more patents in the area of solid-state batteries than any other company, by a significant margin. It helps explain why Toyota is already testing prototype solid-state batteries and plans to have its first car packing the technology by the middle of the decade.

Porsche has teased its new 911 GT3 R race car based on the latest 992 generation of the 911. This is the race car from which Porsche will derive its next 911 GT3 RS.

Audi has added a RS 7 special edition limited to just 23 units. The car is called the Exclusive Edition and comes with a $47,900 price premium for what is mostly cosmetic upgrades. Ouch.

You'll find these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority.

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