The body structure of the 2020 Acura TLX was designed to enhance occupant protection
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2019 Dodge Ram Body Structure
Body Structure The 2019 Dodge Ram truck has a mix of different steels. A new trend in B-pillar design is using a weaker grade of steel in the lower area as seen in the the picture below. Steel Used Steel-intensive, ...
Read More »2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid (Hybrid System)
This is the second part about the 2020 Acura MDX Hybrid. The first part that covers the body structure can be found here.
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 »2020 Subaru Outback Body Structure
The 2020 Subaru Outback body structure has 108 feet of structural adhesive
Read More »2019 Buick Regal Active-Hood Pedestrian Safety System
Buick’s latest rebranded European import is not a car or SUV, but rather a new safety system meant to protect pedestrians in case of an accident. It’s called the Active-Hood system and it will make its debut in the U.S. ...
Read More »2019 Mercedes G-Class Body Structure
A body-in-white using a variety of steels and some aluminum exterior elements helped the next-generation 2019 Mercedes G-Class shed 375 pounds compared to its predecessor.
Read More »2019 Dodge Ram 1500 eTorque
The 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 eTorque basically has an electrical generator and not a true alternator. The eTorque technology provides the electricity for the vehicle.
Read More »2019 Volvo S60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid
Body Structure The 2019 Volvo S60 body structure uses Boron steel which accounts for 33 percent of the car’s body weight. Previous models used this Boron steel in up to 10 percent of the construction of its cars. Safety Systems The ...
Read More »2019 Mazda3 Body Structure
Body Structure The all new 2019 Mazda3 is not out on the roads yet. These models should hit the streets in the next few months. The next-generation 2019 Mazda3 boosts the amount of ultra-high-strength steel 980 megapascals or higher to ...
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