If you take a look at the image below you will see that the B-Pillar reinforcement is made from Dual Phase (DP) 980. Just in case you are wondering where DP 980 ranks in the strength of UHSS take a ...

Below is a list of 27 vehicles that are in the runnings to win a IIHS 2010 Top Safety Pick. Last year the list of potential award winners contained 94 vehicles. The reduction in 2/3 of last year’s list is ...

Take a look at the image below. There is some major reinforcements in the roof in the B-Pillar area. Robotic YAG laser welders put the cab cage together with continuous seam weld joining hydro formed tubes in pillars and roof ...

Just in case you thought that the automotive industry was content with the current amount of UHSS and AHSS used in vehicles, that is not the case. The amount of AHSS in vehicles is expected to triple by 2020.Here are ...

I have posted before about the 2010 Ford Fusion and how the vehicle incorporates cost-efficient lightweight steel for added protection and sleek design. With the 2010 Ford Fusion wining the Motor Trend Car of the Year award there will be ...

The 2010 Honda Accord is full of safety devices like airbags and occupant sensors. What is not common knowledge is the amount of UHSS and Boron used. Honda has stated: The highly rigid unit body helps the Accord Sedan achieve ...