The Ford Kuga has a high amount of Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) that makes up the rigid and lightweight passenger cell. There are defined crush zones that work with the UHSS to maintain the passenger cell during a crash. ...

CONSTRUCTION A rigid structure enables designers to maintain tight body-panel fit tolerances, tune the suspension for precise ride and handling, help keep the ride squeak- and rattle-free as well as to provide long-term durability and high levels of crash protection ...

One mean looking body structure once you peel the skin from the Audi A8. The Audi Space Frame (ASF) is exceptionally strong but substantially lighter than a metal chassis. Safety, performance and handling are all enhanced through the careful hand-welding ...

The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is constructed with a reinforced unibody. The body structure is made of high-tensile steel with engineered crumple zones.   The Veracruz receieved a 4 Star Rollover Rating from the NHTSA.  Side impacts the vehicle receieved 5 Stars.  So there is high ...

How strong is manganese-boron steel?  The image below shows how hot the boron blank is hotted up to before it is stamped! By adding heat to the stamping process the B–Pillars can have the tensile strength increased by 500MPa.  Standard ...

Take a look at the 2010 Ford Taurus Body Structure and where boron is used.   Take a look at the previous model Ford Taurus, the one below is a 2008.  Notice how different the B-Pillar design is?    

Body structure The basic weight of the Audi Q5 at market launch is 1,730 kilograms (3836.04 lb), a low figure for an SUV of this size. The steel body is very light in weight, thanks to the intensive use of ...

The Cayenne body is a study in advanced high-strength steels. The body is primarily high-strength steel, though the outer quarter panel and rear floor pan are mild steel and the hood and door window frames are aluminum. UHSS is used ...

Toyota iQ multi-load path body structure