Tag Archives: 2016 Models

The 2016 Opel Astra will feature a lightweight body structure with total weight savings up to 200 kg from the previous generation. The bodyshell (body-in-white) and structure is 20% lighter because of lightweight high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel.

The 2016 Lexus RX body structure uses of high-tech body adhesives and laser screw welding; liberal use of high-tensile strength steel throughout the vehicle including key areas such as the underbody cross members and front (A-pillar) and middle (B-pillar) sections;

2016 Toyota Prius The fourth-generation Prius goes on sale this fall and will be the first to use the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) modular platform. The use of highly flexible, modular platforms in the auto industry is a proven means of ...

The 2016 Chevrolet Impala has 10 standard air bags and a strong steel body structure.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has 8 standard air bags in the coupe, driver and front passenger knee air bags, and a Ultra high-strength steel safety cage.

The 2016 Honda Civic Body Structure has several unique features that responders should know about. Besides a body structure made up of an increased percentage of Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS)

The 2016 VW Beetle has a rigid body structure made up with ultra-high-strength, hot-formed steels and seamless laser welds.

The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is set to arrive in the fall of 2015 as a 2016 model.

The 2016 Optima features a uniquely engineered body that combines various high-tensile strength steel alloys.

Look at the 2016 Nissan Maxima Body Structure and take notice of the Ultra-high strength steel (1180 MPa) used in the b-pillar. The base of the b-pillar, below the reinforcement is not UHSS. Remember two rules when cutting b-pillars on late model vehicles: