The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which uses technology from the Chevrolet Volt, will offer a General Motors-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway – and 47 mpg combined, unsurpassed in the segment.
Read More »2016 Subaru Impreza Body Structure
Here is a look at some of the safety features in the 2016 Subaru Impreza.
Read More »2016 XC90 Volvo Body Structure
When I was at the Great Designs in Steel Expo in May, Henric Lindberg from the Volvo Car Corporation presented AHSS Technologies in the 2016 Volvo XC90. The additional amount of UHSS/Boron steels in the GEN II version of the XC90 were highlighted.
Read More »2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 Sedan Body Structure
The body structure of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 uses a larger amount of aluminum along with high-strength and ultrahigh-strength steel, the front fenders, hood, doors, trunklid and roof panel are made of aluminum.
Read More »2016 Nissan Sentra Body Structure
The 2016 Nissan Sentra Body Structure has strong steel in the usual locations. Notice how the bottom of the B-pillar
Read More »2015 Acura TLX Body Structure
Do you know why you can have a change from year to year that is invisible to the rescuers?
Read More »Tech Tip: Variable Thickness B-Pillar
Thinner material can be found moving the cutters up or down a few inches if your cutters stall.
Read More »2016 Ford Mustang Body Structure
Automakers are adding stronger steel in this area to get higher scores on the IIHS small overlap test.
Read More »2016 Grand Cherokee Body Structure
Here is a quick look at the Jeep body structure.
Read More »2016 Jeep Renegade Body Structure
Here is a look at the body structure of the 2016 Jeep Renegade.
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