Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Rivian has filed a patent application for an integrated winch assembly.
As described in the patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Feb....
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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
Two million dollars will get you an historic Cheetah prototype with an aluminum body instead of fiberglass.
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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 plans to reveal its successor to the Chiron later this year, a car that will pack a hybrid powertrain featuring a newly developed V-16 engine as its internal-combustion component.
The V-16...
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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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Plymouth Prowler gets dissected by Jay Leno and Chip Foose
Chip Foose provided some of the early design input for the Plymouth Prowler, and he explains it all in an episode of “Jay Leno's Garage.”
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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 wants to build extra storage space into EV bumpers for deliveries.
A patent application submitted by the automaker to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 13, 2023,...
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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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Kimera EVO38 brings a never-built rally car to life
Italy's Kimera is back with a modern version of the stillborn Lancia 038 rally car.
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Ferrari Dino owned by Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant up for sale
A classic Ferrari with a connection to rock 'n' roll history can be yours.
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Ineos Automotive on Friday announced the follow-up to its Grenadier off-roader.
Called the Ineos Fusilier, this new model is a smaller SUV that will be offered with both all-electric and...
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2025 Mazda CX-70 arrives in spring, starts at $41,820
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 aims for crossover buyers looking for cargo space when it arrives this spring.
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser costs $57,445, hybrid powertrain standard
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser brings the nameplate back to the U.S. with a smaller engine and lower price.
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Hennessey Venom F5 top speed attempt planned for 2024
Hennessey aims to take the production-car top-speed crown back.
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Stellantis explores 2-speed transmission for off-road EVs
A patent shows a 2-speed transmission for EVs where one gear is for on-road driving and the other for off-roading.
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Dean Martin's 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Custom Sport Wagon up for sale
The custom Cadillac wagon was built by Batmobile builder George Barris, and now can be yours.
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