Abstract: A tailgate module for a vehicle is disclosed. The tailgate module includes features of a working surface including grooves or recesses to restrict movement of a tool in the x, y and z directions. The tailgate module comprises a top work surface (21) comprising one or a plurality of slots (13) configured to locate a base of a tool (14) in a first direction and a second direction. The second direction is preferably substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The slots cooperate with a downwardly extending protrusion on the base of said tool. A clamp (24) restricts movement of the base in a direction perpendicular to the first and said second directions.

Abstract: A side storage box for a motorized vehicle, comprising a plastic molded load body having storage compartments formed on an exterior wall before, behind and above a wheel well opening. The outer fender is configured to enclose the storage compartments and an articulating means is used for translating the outer fender substantially vertically to allow access to said compartments.

Abstract: An impact resistent flexible grille is located in an impact zone at a front end of an automobile having a grille support structure and an energy absorbing bumper. The flexible grille is rigidly fastened to the grille support structure and the bumper by rigid attachments that are located so that the flexible grille flexes to avoid damage when the front bumper collapses rearwardly responsive to a front end impact. Elastomeric tethers connect deflected portions of the flexible grille to the grille support structure to guide them back to their original position when the bumper returns to its original position. In one arrangement, the rigid attachments are located along a vertical centerline of the flexible grille and an elastomeric tether connects each upper corner of the flexible grille to the grille support structure.

Abstract: An impact resistent flexible grille is located in an impact zone at a front end of an automobile having a grille support structure and an energy absorbing bumper. The flexible grille is rigidly fastened to the grille support structure and the bumper by rigid attachments that are located so that the flexible grille flexes to avoid damage when the front bumper collapses rearwardly responsive to a front end impact. Elastomeric tethers connect deflected portions of the flexible grille to the grille support structure to guide them back to their original position when the bumper returns to its original position. In one arrangement, the rigid attachments are located along a vertical centerline of the flexible grille and an elastomeric tether connects each upper corner of the flexible grille to the grille support structure.

Abstract: A swing out container holder is provided as part of a vehicle armrest or console. The armrest includes a front side forming the front part of the armrest in the closed position and forming a support shell of the container holder in the open position. The front side swings open about a lower surface hinge to expose the container holder. A second container holder is automatically slid out from within the armrest upon opening movement of the first container holder.