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Read More »2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Body Structure
The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Body Structure is a strong, lightweight Unibody is formed by welding high-strength steel sheet metal stampings to form a single structure. But the big story of this vehicle is the side airbag.
Read More »2008 DTS Cadillac Battery Location
A quick pre-holiday question. Do you know where the battery is on a 2006-2008 Cadillac DTS?
Read More »2012 Holden Commodore Body Structure (Au)
Here is a quick post for our readers from Australia, The Holden Commodore body structure. The B-pillar (yellow) is Ultra High Strength Steel for cab protection in side impacts.
Read More »Multi-Door Pickup Truck Side Removal
Make sure you read David Dalrymple's article titled Multi-Door Pickup Truck Side Removal. But what is different? Isn't just a truck with four doors? Kind of........
Read More »2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class Body Structure
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a rigid uni-body structure that encircles the passenger cabin in a highly protective network of ultra-high and high-strength steel, magnesium reinforcements and triple-layer construction of all eight roof pillars. Advanced crumple zones and subframe-mounting of the axles help to divert impact forces away from the passenger compartment.
Read More »2012 Chevrolet Sonic Body Structure
The body structure of the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedan and hatchback. Nearly 60 percent of the body structure, as well as the four-mount hydro-formed engine cradle, use high-strength steel. Ultra-high-strength steel is strategically integrated in the forward portion of the rockers and the center cross bar.
Read More »2012 Mazda 3 Body Structure (Stronger B-Pillar)
The 2012 Mazda 3 does not look different from the 2011, but don't let that feel you that there were no changes to the body structure. What changed? Will it affect an extrication operation?
Read More »2012 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan Body Structure
Sixty percent of the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo Body Structure is made from high-strength steel (HSS colored in yellow). This includes the engine cradle. Ultra-high Strength Steel (UHSS colored in red) is strategically integrated in the forward portion of the rockers and the center cross bar. The engine cradle distributes energy in frontal and side impacts. It is another structural element that helps optimize occupant safety. Together with the front bumper system and the engine compartment rails, the engine cradle bars absorb the brunt of a frontal crash.
Read More »2012 Volvo S60 Body Structure
Take a look at the body structure of the 2011-2012 Volvo S60.
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