Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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A recent patent filing hints that Ford could give one of its future SUVs a split tailgate.
Ford filed a patent application for a split-tailgate design back in 2021, but that application was just...
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GM may be developing extendable truck bed
GM has multiple ideas for an extendable bed on a pickup truck, as evidenced by recent patent activity.
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6 Porsche 911 GT3s complete with transport truck up for sale
A collection of highly desirable 991-generation 911s, both road and race cars, can be yours.
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1930 Rolls Royce Phantom visits Jay Leno's Garage
A Rolls-Royce Phantom with some Hollywood history stops by Jay Leno's Garage.
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Ford wants to turn an EV's frunk into a work station
A movable work station is the latest way Ford is thinking of making better use of frunk space in EVs.
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Rivian R1X name trademarked
Rivian may be working on a new performance flagship for its R1 platform.
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Mud flaps are a simple and straightforward part of a car or truck, but Ford has come up with something a bit more elaborate.
In a patent application published by the United States Patent and...
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1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 owned by Ralph Gilles for sale
A lucky buyer will get a Lancia hatchback homologated for rally competition and owned by the Stellantis design chief.
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Rivian working on a winch integration
Rivian's bumper-mounted winch could be controlled through the vehicle's touchscreen.
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Why ethanol makes so much power compared to gasoline
Ethanol can greatly boost power of an engine, but it's not without its drawbacks.
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The Scamander is the most bizarre TVR of all
At one point, TVR was serious about a car that could handle both a racetrack and a river cruise.
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Audi takes 100% stake in Sauber F1 team
Audi is taking complete control of Sauber ahead of its 2026 entry into Formula 1.
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Former GM President John F. Gordon's 1964 Cheetah #002 prototype surfaces for sale Stephen Edelstein
A 1964 Cheetah prototype once owned by a General Motors president is listed for sale on Hemmings.
The Cheetah was created by Bill Thomas, who, after success tuning and racing Corvettes, sought to...
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Ford patents reconfigurable seating layouts for EVs
Ford's new seat patent includes fold-out seat bottoms in the backs of the front seats so passengers could also sit facing backward.
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Bugatti CEO reveals prototype of Chiron successor's V-16
Bugatti has been working on its V-16 engine for years and has had running examples since at least 2022.
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2025 Infiniti QX80's twin-turbo V-6 confirmed ahead of March 20 debut
The drip of information on the 2025 Infiniti QX80 continues and now we learn a 450-hp twin-turbo V-6 will replace the venerable V-8.
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2004 Lincoln Mark X convertible concept heads to auction
Ford in the 2000s was considering a Lincoln convertible based on the Thunderbird, and this concept hints at what it might have looked like.
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Honda developing active rear diffuser system
Cars in the future may feature multiple aerodynamic elements hidden away when not in use.
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Designer Chip Foose recently stopped by Jay Leno's Garage to pore over one of the most controversial projects he's ever been involved in: the Plymouth Prowler.
The Prowler shocked the automotive...
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King Charles III's one-off 2018 Jaguar I-Pace heads to auction
Then-Prince Charles had his first EV repainted to a special blue color.
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Honda designing hidden storage in EV bumpers
Hidden rear bumper storage could be used for secure package delivery to a vehicle.
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Apple's electric car project reportedly canceled
After pouring time and money into chasing an a self-driving electric car dream Apple is reportedly moving on.
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2025 Infiniti QX80 teased, debuts March 20
Infiniti announced the 2025 QX80 will debut soon, and for now we have some teaser shots of the SUV in camouflage.
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Rivian developing software for free-wheel towing
Rivian is exploring technology that may make its vehicles more appealing to RV owners.
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