Important Innovations

  Toyota's Secret Weapon                                   Source: Toyota & Toyota Patent Filing Toyota Is Seeking Patent Protection For the New Vehicle Toyota is scurrying to secure patent protection on a surprise, small, hybrid-electric SUV that it's developing.  Experts say that the patent filing for the vehicle, which occurred in Australia, clearly depicts the Toyota small SU EV concept that was unveiled in December 2021, but with some very innovative new styling. Production Ready Vehicle Automotive experts believe that this is a production-ready design and quite a surprise weapon for Toyota.  The design is virtually identical to the December 2021 concept with the exception of a new, lower bumper with an unusual, embedded honeycomb pattern on the vehicle's front end, along with integrated fog lights. Based on the patent filings, the vehicle appears to be a hybrid-electric SUV with an electrified powertrain and a combustion engine.  It is likely to be built on Toyota

  Toyota's Secret Weapon                                   Source: Toyota & Toyota Patent Filing Toyota Is Seeking Patent Protection For the New Vehicle Toyota is scurrying to secure patent protection on a surprise, small, hybrid-electric SUV that it's developing.  Experts say that the patent filing for the vehicle, which occurred in Australia, clearly depicts the Toyota small SU EV concept that was unveiled in December 2021, but with some very innovative new styling. Production Ready Vehicle Automotive experts believe that this is a production-ready design and quite a surprise weapon for Toyota.  The design is virtually identical to the December 2021 concept with the exception of a new, lower bumper with an unusual, embedded honeycomb pattern on the vehicle's front end, along with integrated fog lights. Based on the patent filings, the vehicle appears to be a hybrid-electric SUV with an electrified powertrain and a combustion engine.  It is likely to be built on Toyota

  Purosangue "The Thoroughbred" SUV                                                  Source:  Ferrari "A Car Unlike Any Other" Italian sports carmaker Ferrari has just brought its SUV, the Purosangue or Thoroughbred, to market.  Ferrari executives call it "a car unlike any other".  It's a 4-door SUV but Ferrari says it performs much more like a sportscar.  It is expected to be an exclusive, big seller for Ferrari. It's specifically designed to help Ferrari reach its sales targets, particularly in China where SUVs are incredibly popular. Ferrari says the pre-orders are pouring in.  Tech Specs & More The vehicle is expected to have the thrilling handling and performance that Ferrari is known for. It also has Ferrari's classic, elegant, good looks with flowing curves, muscular haunches, tapering carbon-fiber roof, and 22-inch front wheels and 23-inch rear wheels. Purosangue will have seating for four, all-wheel drive and a double-clutch automa

  Purosangue "The Thoroughbred" SUV                                                  Source:  Ferrari "A Car Unlike Any Other" Italian sports carmaker Ferrari has just brought its SUV, the Purosangue or Thoroughbred, to market.  Ferrari executives call it "a car unlike any other".  It's a 4-door SUV but Ferrari says it performs much more like a sportscar.  It is expected to be an exclusive, big seller for Ferrari. It's specifically designed to help Ferrari reach its sales targets, particularly in China where SUVs are incredibly popular. Ferrari says the pre-orders are pouring in.  Tech Specs & More The vehicle is expected to have the thrilling handling and performance that Ferrari is known for. It also has Ferrari's classic, elegant, good looks with flowing curves, muscular haunches, tapering carbon-fiber roof, and 22-inch front wheels and 23-inch rear wheels. Purosangue will have seating for four, all-wheel drive and a double-clutch automa

  Doroni Aerospace's H1 eVTOL                                             Source: Doroni Aerospace Parks In the Garage Miami, Florida based Doroni Aerospace has developed an electric flying car that can be piloted with just a driver's license.  The electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) is so intuitive and smart, that it is semi-autonomous and can pilot itself.  Called the H1 eVTOL, it is also small enough to fit into a garage.  The company says the vehicle is easier to fly than a conventional small plane or helicopter.  It requires only 20 hours of flight training.  The H1 aircraft isn't a flying machine on the distant horizon.  It can be pre-ordered right now. Democratizing the Skies The company says their new vehicle, which takes off and lands vertically and is totally electric powered, will democratize flying because it is so easy to operate.  It's a semi-robotic, semi-autonomous aircraft that can seat two people, carry a 500-pound load and has wheels

  Doroni Aerospace's H1 eVTOL Needs Driver's License to Fly                                             Source: Doroni Aerospace Parks In the Garage Miami, Florida based Doroni Aerospace has developed an electric flying car that can be piloted with just a driver's license.  The electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) is so intuitive and smart, that it is semi-autonomous and can pilot itself.  Called the H1 eVTOL, it is also small enough to fit into a garage.  The company says the vehicle is easier to fly than a conventional small plane or helicopter.  It requires only 20 hours of flight training.  The H1 aircraft isn't a flying machine on the distant horizon.  It can be pre-ordered right now. Democratizing the Skies The company says their new vehicle, which takes off and lands vertically and is totally electric powered, will democratize flying because it is so easy to operate.  It's a semi-robotic, semi-autonomous aircraft that can seat two people, car

  Two Concept Cars May Go Into Production:  Alpha 5 & Alpha 2 Source:  DeLorean Alpha 5 & 2 The Resurrection of the DeLorean Brand Luxury automaker DeLorean, which went bankrupt back in 1982, has been sold and is back in business with two stunning, new concept cars that it intends to put into production.  The DeLorean Alpha 5 is an EV that is designed to look like the original, classic DMC DeLorean with its gullwing doors and body of stainless steel.  The vehicle was unveiled recently in Pebble Beach, California. It has a range of 300 miles, a top speed of 155 miles per hour and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.99 seconds.  The Alpha 5 will have a 100-kWh battery which is bigger than that of a Porsche Taycan.  It will be a 2024 model and can be ordered for purchase, although the price hasn't been disclosed yet. Alpha 2 The Alpha 2 is a concept of what a Delorean would have looked like in 1996 if DeLorean has been in business that year.  The result is such a gorgeous veh