2023 Kia Sportage PHEV Body Structure The 2023 KIA Sportage PHEV Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS) is in all the typical locations on a new vehicle. The rockers and several underbody stampings are always reinforced with UHSS to protect the battery ...
Read More »2024 Lexus GX Body Structure
The 2024 Lexus GX body-on-frame SUV will be the third-generation Lexus GX and will roll out to global markets toward the end of this year. It has a beefy body structure, take a look at the images below.
Read More »Audi Q4 e-tron Body Structure/Battery
Below is a screenshot from the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) from Audi that shows the locations of ultra-high strength steels (UHSS), airbags, and other hazards.
Read More »2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Emergency Response Guide
Like anything else, supply and demand. The F-150 Lightning EV Truck is hard to find at a dealer, but that doesn't mean you will not see these vehicles on the road.
Read More »2023 Rivian R1T EV Body Structure
The image below is from the Emergency Response Guides 2022-23 electric pickup truck, the R1T.
Read More »2022 Acura MDX Body Structure
Take a look at the body structure of the 2022 Acura MDX. The door ring is made from 1500 mpa steel.
Read More »2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid (Body Structure)
This post will be a two part series about the 2020 Acura MDX Hybrid. The first post, will cover the body structure and airbag locations. The second, will be the hybrid systems and shutdown procedures.
Read More »2018 Honda Odyssey Body Structure
The 2018 Honda Odyssey increased the use of high strength steels which helped the vehicle shed 75 pounds of weight. Honda used the highly innovative, next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) in the body structure.
Read More »2017 Audi Q5 Body Structure
Audi knocked nearly 200 pounds off some versions of its popular Q5 by using higher-strength steels and some aluminum.
Read More »Volkswagen New Beetle Active Rollover Support
The Volkswagen New Beetle features an Active Rollover Support that is seen in the video below.
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