Design
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Subaru Rethinks The Frunk For Safer, Smarter EVs
New patents show creative solutions for safer, more accessible front trunk storage.
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Hyundai’s Pop-Out Cameras Help You Back Up
Hyundai’s supplemental backup cameras pop out of the side panels and can be your eyes even with your mirrors folded flat.
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Polestar’s Integrated Battery Could Change How EVs Are Built
Polestar’s new design for an EV’s battery pack integrates the battery directly into the vehicle’s frame for maximum strength and range.
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Hyundai Solves the Most Annoying Thing About Third-Row Seats
A sleek smart system eliminates levers, latches, and delays with a single control handling complex movements for smoother boarding and exit.
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Porsche Takes Aim at Tesla’s Gigacasting With Megacasting Breakthrough
New patent reveals a precision-focused approach that may finally solve gigacasting’s biggest flaw.
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Porsche’s Automated Air Deflector Is Far More Than Just A Spoiler
Porsche’s multi-position air deflector enhances aerodynamics, but stows away out of sight when not needed.
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Ford’s Modular Interface Aims to Make Cars Smarter and More User-Friendly
From joysticks to biometric sensors, the Blue Oval’s modular interface lets drivers swap in the features they need most.
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Audi Reinvents The Integrated Bike Rack
A space-saving, self-contained design that stays clean and seamlessly blends into the bumper.
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Stellantis Wants To Harness The Sun To Light Up Your Car Interior
An illumination device captures natural sunlight to provide “free” interior lighting, though questions remain.
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VW Designs Secret Hatch Under the Hood For Hassle-Free Access
VW’s innovative design offers a dedicated access hatch without lifting the entire hood.