Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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SUVs have largely displaced sedans from showrooms and driveways in part because of their ability to carry more cargo. But the tall ride height of an SUV can also make loading and unloading items...
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1964 Pontiac Banshee Prototype XP-833 surfaces for sale, again
The Banshee was GM's original idea for a Mustang rival, but just two prototype examples built before GM pulled the plug.
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GM patents Lego-like battery cells for EVs
Lego-like battery cells are being looked at to aid cooling, according to a GM patent.
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Vehicles will soon be able to detect loose lug nuts
The new safety feature is set to debut as soon as this year.
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Lamborghini has a new logo, but the differences are hard to spot
Lamborghini's new logo keeps the familiar crest and raging bull, but with a simplified design.
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Ferrari teams up with SK On on battery tech
The two companies have worked together before and now Ferrari could use SK On for both plug-in hybrids and EVs.
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Audi on Tuesday confirmed that the restyled Q7 three-row SUV previously shown for the European market is coming to the U.S. for the 2025 model year.
A new front fascia and other smaller styling...
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Ferrari patents supercharged engine
Ferrari may be considering replacing turbochargers with superchargers.
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Ford developing retractable fender tie-down points
Retractable fender tie-downs could help protect the paint of vehicles that carry large items on their roofs.
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Toyota developing color-changing paint
Toyota appears to have come up with a novel way to change the color of a car.
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Bugatti Bolide enters final testing phase
Bugatti's track-only hypercar enters production later this year.
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Icon completes its 500th Toyota Land Cruiser restomod
Icon has been in operation since 2003, and recently completed its 500th Land Cruiser build.
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The Bentley Speed Six continuation cars are now in production, bringing back a design that first appeared over nine decades ago.
Bentley unveiled the prototype Speed Six continuation car last year,...
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Tesla Roadster curved touchscreen patented
A patent for a curved touchscreen shows Tesla is indeed working on the long-awaited Roadster.
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2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition marks ends of V-8 option
As Jeep prepares for the electric future, it's deactivated the Wrangler's V-8 option.
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Ford working on split tailgate for future SUV
A future SUV from Ford might feature a split tailgate design.
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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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The modern Rolls-Royce Phantom is the automaker's flagship luxury car, in part because of the pedigree built up by predecessors like the 1930 model featured on this episode of "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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Ford developing deployable mud flaps
Given the importance of aerodynamic efficiency for EVs, something like deployable mud flaps might make a lot of sense for an electric truck.
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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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