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Rivian Might Be Preparing a Raptor-Fighting R1X

The Rivian R3X may not be the one rugged-looking mannequin within the model’s lineup. A trademark submitting has surfaced with the automaker claiming rights to the R1X title, suggesting it may produce an off-road model of the Rivian R1T and R1S.

Automakers massive and small have discovered success in providing efficiency variations of their crossovers and SUVs, which regularly embrace further cladding, chunkier tires, and a raised journey top. All three attributes had been entrance and heart on the R3X that stole the present at the R2’s launch, and we’d anticipate an R1X to undertake comparable styling upgrades.


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Lamborghini Trademarks Huracán STJ, Hinting At One Last Hurrah For The V10

The Lamborghini Huracán could be getting yet another variant earlier than it goes out of manufacturing. Recent trademark filings in Europe uncovered by CarBuzz.com reveal the corporate has reserved the “Huracan STJ” identify. The filings additionally disclosed a emblem that would denote this new, beforehand unknown Huracán variant.

The firm introduced in May 2023 that the Huracan was sold out, with the remaining manufacturing run set to be full in 2024. So if the STJ is actual, do not anticipate an enormous run of automobiles. And if you need one, it is already too late.

If we needed to guess, the brand new variant is probably going a track-ready or track-only model of the already-hardcore Huracán STO. The STJ emblem design within the patent is much like the SVJ badge used for essentially the most track-focused variant of the Aventador.

The Huracan STJ may sit between the STO and warmer GT3 race automobile, providing track-only efficiency in a extra snug and full package deal. The STO packs a 630-horsepower naturally aspirated V10 that may ship the supercar to 62 miles per hour in 3.0 seconds. We predict the STJ will seemingly persist with that powertrain setup.

The STJ will like seemingly be the final of its sort. Lamborghini launched the Huracan a decade in the past, with the Italian model is readying its substitute for a 2024 debut. The Huracan successor will virtually actually characteristic a downsized engine, almost definitely a twin-turbocharged V8, and plug-in hybrid know-how.

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Subaru, Please Don’t Use Any Of These Names You Just Trademarked

Subaru has filed emblems for 12 new names with the US Patent and Trademark Office for “automobiles and structural parts and fittings therefor.” The phrases may very well be used for future off-road autos, trim ranges, packages—or simply so no one else tries to trademark them.

Many of them might match alongside or exchange Subaru’s “Wilderness” nameplate, which is presently used for the model’s most rugged fashions. But we will not get our heads round among the others:

  • Accomplice
  • Everguide
  • Everpass
  • Getaway
  • Highroad
  • Hightrail
  • Outsider
  • Trailhead
  • Trailseeker
  • Trailwind
  • Viewfinder
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Loads of these names are fairly foolish; what’s an Everguide, anyway? Viewfinder has us nostalgic for that toy all of us had as youngsters and each Getaway and Accomplice sound an excessive amount of like blockbuster crime thrillers directed by Michael Bay.

Hightrail, Outsider, Trailhead, and Trailseeker are actually higher. Those names would not look that off-putting on the bottom of a Crosstrek or Outback—not less than, not any extra off-putting than the time period Wilderness. And they actually slot in with Subaru’s out of doors aesthetic.

But it is unclear precisely what the model would use these names for, or if any of them will really attain manufacturing. Automakers typically file emblems like this and by no means use any of the names talked about. But who is aware of, possibly within the subsequent decade you may be driving round in a BRZ Getaway or an Ascent Viewfinder.

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BMW iM3 Will ‘Never’ Happen, Says M Boss

BMW recently filed a trademark for the name “iM3,” which combines their electric “i” and performance “M” badges, suggesting a potential hot EV. However, BMW M boss Frank van Meel has refuted these rumors.

In an interview with Top Gear, van Meel firmly stated that the company would “never” use i and M badges together on the same vehicle, describing it as “Mission Impossible!” He emphasized that even if the vehicle were electric, the company would not combine the i and M badges.

Despite this, van Meel noted that a performance EV with a pure M badge could potentially be developed, emphasizing that it would be called an M without an i. He explained that the M badge is not about technology, but rather about a promise, motorsports, and emotion.

While the iM3 may not come to fruition, BMW already has four M-badged EVs – the iX M60, i4 M50, i5 M60, and i7 M70. Additionally, the company unveiled a quad-motor performance prototype in 2022 based on the BMW Neue Klasse electric platform. This electric platform is likely to spawn a performance EV, even if it won’t bear the name iM3.

Motor1 has reached out to BMW USA for a comment and will provide updates accordingly.

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BMW iM3 Trademark Hints At High-Performance EV

BMW might be preparing to launch a high-performance electric car called the iM3, according to trademark filings in Europe.

Records from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and Germany’s Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (DPMA) indicate that BMW has applied for the iM3 mark. However, similar filings have not been found with the US Patent and Trademark Office, and the European filings are currently pending approval. We have reached out to BMW for more details and will provide an update if we receive a response.


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Ford Patents Car Sun Visors That Can Also Break Windows

We spend a fair amount of time nosing through the online files at the US Patent and Trademark Office. That’s because automakers file new ideas on a daily basis, and many of them are terrifically complicated. Every so often, however, we come across something exceedingly simple that leads us to wonder why someone didn’t think of it sooner.

That’s what we have here with patent number 11,780,302 BS, dated October 10, 2023. It comes from Ford, and to sum up a five-page description in five words or less, this sun visor breaks glass. Okay, it’s a bit more complicated than that, but honestly, not much.

Sun Visor Rod Patent

Several images in the patent show a normal-looking sun visor you’d find in any vehicle. It’s mounted onto a metal rod, which lets you flip the visor around as needed to block the sun. Instead of being permanently mounted on the rod, the sun visor can be removed to reveal a pointed end, or the impact point as mentioned in the patent description. The rod is also removable from its mount on the roof, giving you a small tool that, in theory, can shatter a window. It’s that simple.

But is it practical? Most glass shattering tools are in the shape of a small hammer, or are built into something a person can grip with some measure of strength. The patent doesn’t talk about the size of this built-in glass breaker, but it does make considerable mention of the L-shaped bend in the design. Whether that would offer enough grip for a person to shatter a window is, frankly, something we hope we never have to find out.

What about accidentally shattering windows? Sun visors are mounted near windshields after all, and while the patent doesn’t specifically address anything about accidental contact, it does give us all kinds of wonderful legal-esque phrases about using “vehicle-downward force” and applying “lateral force that is opposite the terminal end” to remove the rod from the visor. As far as we can tell, that means it snaps into place.

It’s one of those simple ideas that seems like a no-brainer, and it just could save a person’s life. Of course, we see many patents that never progress beyond this phase, so there’s no telling if this will ever see life in a production vehicle.

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Is Another Harley-Davidson X 440-Based Model On The Way In India?

Back in mid-September 2023, we informed you about a potential trademark dispute between Hero MotoCorp and Ultraviolette over the trademark for the X 440. This bike, developed in a partnership between Hero and Harley-Davidson, features a Harley-Davidson badge. Ultraviolette registered its opposition to this trademark, claiming that it resembled its own application for the name “X44.”

While there is no update on the specific Hero trademark at this time, there is some interesting information about another trademark filed by Hero MotoCorp. On March 6, 2023, Hero applied for two trademarks. One of them is for the name “Hurikan,” which may not seem significant on its own.

However, the second trademark filed on the same day is for “Hurikan 440.” This suggests a connection to the Harley-Davidson X440 in some way.

Both trademarks related to Hurikan have been accepted and advertised according to records from Intellectual Property India. The trademark for Hurikan 440 was published in journal 2119-0 on August 28, 2023, while the trademark for Hurikan was published in journal 2124-0 on October 2, 2023.

Although the naming convention seems related to the Harley-Davidson X 440, there is no evidence yet to suggest what exactly the Hurikan and Hurikan 440 could refer to. There have been no reports of test mules or models with these designations from Hero or other motorcycle manufacturers in India.

It is uncertain whether the names Hurikan and Hurikan 440 are intended for use under Hero MotoCorp or Harley-Davidson branding. The trademark for the X 440 was applied for by Hero MotoCorp, not Harley-Davidson, as shown in the Ultraviolette trademark opposition documents.

Typically, major motorcycle manufacturers invest time and money into research and development for a new bike and then use it as a platform for multiple models. While trademark registrations do not always translate into actual products, if Hurikan does materialize, we will keep you informed about any new developments.

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BMW 5 Series Touring Renderings Imagine Wagon’s Next-Gen Design

Recently, trademark filings provided a glimpse of the design of the next-generation BMW 5 Series Touring wagon. Though the grayscale photos lacked detail, they showcased the variant’s overall styling, which closely resembled the 5 Series sedan that was introduced in May.

Unofficial renderings have now added some color to the trademark photos. These renderings depict a stylish wagon in the M Performance guise, featuring sportier bumpers and appropriate badging.

The main difference in the renderings is the design of the bumpers. The front bumper highlights prominent black trim around the lower grille opening, which is particularly pronounced in the M Performance version. The outboard intakes also include additional glossy black trim.

At the rear, a sporty bumper appliqué covers the rear marker lights in triangular shapes, resembling the M Performance-badged sedan. The wagon also appears lower on its suspension, indicating its sportier nature, and is likely to be larger than the current-generation model. The 5 Series sedan grew by 3.4 inches in length and 1.3 inches in width, improvements that should enhance the wagon’s cargo capacity.

a wide range of powertrain options will be available for the BMW 5 Series. In the US, the entry-level 530i sedan comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, generating 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The 540i, only available with all-wheel drive, is equipped with a straight-six engine that produces 375 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.

BMW plans to offer a full-fledged M variant for the 5 Series Touring. Spy photographers have spotted test mules at the Nurburgring. While the powertrain details remain undisclosed, indications suggest it may borrow the hybrid powertrain found in the XM SUV. This electrified V8 engine delivers 735 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque, and it is expected that the wagon will have a power output of 718 hp.

The next-generation BMW 5 Series Touring is expected to debut either by the end of this year or in early 2024. The launch of the M5 Touring is likely to follow, as BMW has a history of staggering the release of new models and variants.

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Next-Gen BMW 5 Series Touring Design Revealed In Trademark Filing

A design trademark filing from the United Kingdom has unveiled the design of the upcoming BMW 5 Series Touring wagon without any camouflage. The filing was submitted under the classifications of “MOTOR CARS, BUSES AND LORRIES” and “GAMES AND TOYS,” suggesting that a scale model of the wagon might also be released.

The design trademark doesn’t provide any further information aside from the wagon’s images. However, spy shots indicate that there will be combustion, electric, and high-performance M5 variants available. The design revealed in the trademark filing appears to be a more basic model, lacking aggressive or sporty bodywork.