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Ford has filed two patents to improve off-roading, including sand ladders to help a vehicle get unstuck in sand and a tank turn feature so a vehicle can turn within its own length.

General Motors has patented a system for self-driving cars to train new drivers by providing real-time feedback.

If a patent application is any indication, Ram could release a production version of the overlanding-influenced 1500 Rbel OTG pickup shown at the 2019 SEMA show.

The patent suggests wheels turning in opposite directions on each axle for off-road electric vehicle use.

An F1-style suspension could give the upcoming electric Dodge muscle car handling to match what promises to be big power.

A patent filing for an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated electric motor-generator could preview the transmission for the hybrid Corvette E-Ray.

Ford may have developed a system to eliminate stalling in manual-equipped cars.

A recent patent shows what an Ferrari might look like and how it could be configured.

The electric automaker filed three patents for tailgate designs to keep up with innovative tailgates from traditional automakers.

Ford's new tailgate design features 3 sections, with the middle serving as a side-hinged door.

A patent filing suggests once again that Mazda may bring back the rotary engine, this time for a hybrid powertrain.

The different take on a steering wheel could be used in future autonomous cars.

Jeep hasn't confirmed it will offer donut doors for the Jeep Wrangler, either as a production option or an aftermarket accessory.

A tailgating feature for the upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning could provide a table, a stereo system, a charge port, and 400 lb of payload capacity.

Ferrari has filed a patent for an air conditioning system that detects body temperature and adjusts the direction, circulation and temperature of airflow.

The patent filing for Rivian's K-Turn Mode would apply forward torque to the front wheels and backward torque to the rears to let its vehicles turn in place.

GM has filed for a patent for an in-floor foot-massaging system that works like seat massagers.

Porsche recently filed patent drawings for a wild sports car concept it designed in 2016.

A sliding steering wheel would allow Volvo owners to turn right-hand-drive into left-hand-drive cars.

The new engine and transmission are expected to feature in a new range of rear-wheel-drive models from the brand.