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Ford is demonstrating its ability to build lightweight vehicles with a 2013 Fusion prototype that is 700 lbs (317.5 kg) lighter than the production car thanks to the use of high-strength steel and aluminum alloys. To achieve this result, Ford has used materials and technologies similar to those on the all-new F-150 pickup truck. Read more »
- Next-gen Bmw 5-series Gets In Shape, Loses 100kg Or 220lbs
Thanks to a new lightweight platform made from a combination of high-strength-steel, carbonfiber, aluminum and magnesium, the new BMW 5 Series is expected to shed around 100kg or 220lbs. Read more »...
- Lincoln May Re-launch 2013 Mkz After Embarrassing Production Delays
The Lincoln MKZ launch fiasco has prompted Ford to consider a re-launch of its luxury mid-size sedan, as production of the Ford Fusion-based car is finally nearing normal levels. Ford is now analyzing how big of a re-launch is needed to make potential...
- Live Photos Of Ford's New 2013 Fusion Nascar Racer
Almost immediately after the debut of the production 2013 Fusion sedan at last month's Detroit Motor Show, Ford lifted the wraps off the NASCAR version that will compete in the next season starting from the Daytona 500 in February 2013. Like all...
- Ford Planning Fiesta Minivan Concept For Geneva Show, Production Model With Sliding Doors To Follow In 2012
Ford is getting ready to premiere a concept version of a Fiesta-based small minivan at the upcoming Geneva Salon next March. The design study will act as a pilot for the production vehicle that will follow in early 2012 and will replace the current generation...
- Audi Showcases A5 Coupe Prototype With Aluminium Body, Weighs 110kg / 240 Lbs Less Than The Regular Model
Making further use of its aluminium Audi Space Frame (ASF) concept, Audi has presented a special A5 Coupe prototype that has sheds 110kg or 240 pounds over the standard steel-bodied production car with a 2.0-liter TFSI. This was achieved by swapping steel...
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Ford's Lightweight Fusion Prototype Weighs as Much as a Fiesta [w/Video]
Ford is demonstrating its ability to build lightweight vehicles with a 2013 Fusion prototype that is 700 lbs (317.5 kg) lighter than the production car thanks to the use of high-strength steel and aluminum alloys. To achieve this result, Ford has used materials and technologies similar to those on the all-new F-150 pickup truck. Read more »
- Next-gen Bmw 5-series Gets In Shape, Loses 100kg Or 220lbs
Thanks to a new lightweight platform made from a combination of high-strength-steel, carbonfiber, aluminum and magnesium, the new BMW 5 Series is expected to shed around 100kg or 220lbs. Read more »...
- Lincoln May Re-launch 2013 Mkz After Embarrassing Production Delays
The Lincoln MKZ launch fiasco has prompted Ford to consider a re-launch of its luxury mid-size sedan, as production of the Ford Fusion-based car is finally nearing normal levels. Ford is now analyzing how big of a re-launch is needed to make potential...
- Live Photos Of Ford's New 2013 Fusion Nascar Racer
Almost immediately after the debut of the production 2013 Fusion sedan at last month's Detroit Motor Show, Ford lifted the wraps off the NASCAR version that will compete in the next season starting from the Daytona 500 in February 2013. Like all...
- Ford Planning Fiesta Minivan Concept For Geneva Show, Production Model With Sliding Doors To Follow In 2012
Ford is getting ready to premiere a concept version of a Fiesta-based small minivan at the upcoming Geneva Salon next March. The design study will act as a pilot for the production vehicle that will follow in early 2012 and will replace the current generation...
- Audi Showcases A5 Coupe Prototype With Aluminium Body, Weighs 110kg / 240 Lbs Less Than The Regular Model
Making further use of its aluminium Audi Space Frame (ASF) concept, Audi has presented a special A5 Coupe prototype that has sheds 110kg or 240 pounds over the standard steel-bodied production car with a 2.0-liter TFSI. This was achieved by swapping steel...