materials

Porsche 911 with Carbon Revolution CR-9 carbon-fiber wheels

Carbon-Fiber Wheels: A Costly Upgrade, But Better Performance?

As the industry looks to meet tough new fuel economy targets while still stepping ahead in performance, safety, sophistication, and on-board technology, watching weight by moving to advanced materials like carbon fiber is going to be increasingly common. Using carbon fiber for parts, panels, and...

December 26, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson

An experimental CFRP hood developed for the Ford Focus

Ford Developing Cost-Effective Methods Of Carbon Fiber Production

Oven used to bake carbon fiber components

Ford And Dow Team To Develop Low Cost Carbon Fiber

Next Audi R8 Due In 2014, Hybrid Carbon/Aluminum Structure: Report

Toxic Tests Ensure Your Car Can't Give You Cancer, Allergies

Safety isn't a glamorous subject but it's nice to know that when you put yourself and your family into a car you'll all be safe. Not just on the road, but sitting there and... July 7, 2011 by Antony Ingram

2012 Audi A6 aluminum and steel construction

Aero Aluminum Alloy To Compete With Composites, Due In Cars?

Low weight is the golden goose of automotive technology. Everyone wants it because it brings about improvements in virtually all areas - performance, economy, handling - but... June 13, 2011 by Antony Ingram

Graphene Paper 10 Times Stronger, 6 Times Lighter Than Steel

Nanotechnology, the study of materials and engineering on a molecular scale, has the potential to completely change the vehicles we drive. We've looked at self-healing... April 22, 2011 by Antony Ingram

Magnesium Car Bodies: The New Steel, Carbon, Aluminum?

Another day, another material that could lead to lighter vehicles of the future. The latest candidate? Magnesium. Magnesium componentry in cars is nothing new of course... April 8, 2011 by Antony Ingram

d3o Bullet-Proof Gel Could Lead To Safer Cars Of The Future

Have you ever seen the experiment using custard to demonstrate increases in viscosity with force? When you run your hand through the substance it acts like a liquid, but... January 18, 2011 by Antony Ingram

Inrekor's lightweight aluminum and AAPRO propylene foam sandwich material

Lightweight Aluminum-Foam Sandwich Material May Solve Porky Car Problem

As enthusiasts, we've all decried the incessant bulking-up of our favorite vehicles over the years. Adding the necessary safety and emissions equipment to meet regulatory... September 15, 2010 by Nelson Ireson