Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles

Here is the 2017 Cadillac CT6 PHEV Hybrid that will hit the road next year. The twin-motor EVT system is powered by a battery pack located above the rear axle,

Anyone who changes their own oil knows that automakers are covering the bottom-side (AKA the Dirty Side) with plastic panels to improve airflow which translates into better fuel economy. These plastic panels can

Here is a look at the 2017 KIA Sportage body structure.

Knee airbags are making it into more entry level vehicles.

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline Body Structure uses a broad array of advanced materials, including ultra-high-strength hot-stamped steel, aluminum and magnesium to further minimize weight while also enhancing rigidity and collision safety performance.

Do you know why you can have a change from year to year that is invisible to the rescuers?

Thinner material can be found moving the cutters up or down a few inches if your cutters stall.

Automakers are adding stronger steel in this area to get higher scores on the IIHS small overlap test.

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD has a unique reinforcement that firefighters need to be aware of. In the picture below, note the red reinforcement that runs from the rocker panel to the top of the B-pillar. This type of tubular shaped reinforcement, in the past, was typically found in convertible vehicles.

Here is a quick look at the Jeep body structure.