Tag Archives: Safety

2022 Mazda MX-30 EV Body Structure

Here’s a unique small electric vehicle from Mazda, the MX-30. The Mazda MX-30 EV is currently only available in California. Take a look at a few screenshots from the MX30 Quick Reference Guide. The MX-30 does not have a B-pillar. ...

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2022 Nissan Rogue Body Structure

Body Structure The new Nissan Rogue, introduced for the 2021 model year, incorporates a more advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) than the previous model. The 2022 Nissan Rogue body structure has B pillars cold stamped from a tailor-welded blank of super-high steel ...

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2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Body Structure

Take a look at the body structure of the new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid. Notice the door ring is reinforced with ultra-high strength steels.

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2021 Nissan Rogue Body Structure

The body structure of the next-generation 2021 Nissan Rogue is made from 35 percent ultra-high-strength steel which is up from 19 percent in the previous model.

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Sunroof Airbag?

Just when you thought the automakers had no where else they could place an airbag, Hyundai shows up with a roof airbag concept.

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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.

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2018 Mazda MX-5 Body Structure and Airbags

Body Structure The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 uses ultra-high-tensile steel as well as aluminum construction in the body structure. I could not locate a table to explain the different materials used on the images below.  I safe assumption would the blue ...

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