CFMoto’s 2027 Ibex 800 E combines aluminium components with radar safety technology
CFMoto's 2027 Ibex 800 E combines an aluminium swingarm and forged aluminium pistons with radar-based safety technology, while starting at USD 9,799 in the US. The Ibex also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, adjustable KYB suspension and several touring features as standard. The Ibex 800 E comes...
Porsche's lightweight GT3 gets heavier, and that's the point
Porsche's 911 GT3 Bergsport swaps its lightest magnesium wheels for forged aluminium, proving that a few extra kilos can make sense when the road gets serious. There are few places where saving weight matters more than inside a Porsche 911 GT3. Yet for its new 911 GT3 Bergsport, Porsche has done...
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GF Linamar inaugurates its aluminium die- casting facility in US
GF Linamar, a joint venture between GF Automotive and diversified manufacturing expert Linamar Corporation, inaugurated its new high-pressure die-casting facility focuses on lightweight solutions in aluminium and magnesium for the automotive industry. Josef Edbauer, President of GF Automotive,...
Aluminium pioneer Prof. Scamans honoured by Aluminium Federation
A pioneering metallurgist has been presented with an award for his contribution to the global aluminium industry. The Aluminium Industry Award was presented to Prof. Scamans at the Aluminium Federation’s 2017 Dinner by Aluminium Federation President Giles Ashmead. The event, at Tortworth Court in...
Chongqing launches high-precision aluminium alloy RB production
Recently, Chongqing Hengya Industrial Co., ltd. has started manufacturing and transport of aluminium RB. It is reported that the company entered Beidu Aluminium Industrial Park in 2015 and invested to build production project of high-precision Aluminium alloy RB, vehicle-used AC flat tube, and...
Constellium preferred aluminium supplier for Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Constellium N.V. today announced that it extends its long-term partnership with the Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) to supply aluminium Auto Body Sheet for the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a major milestone in the 107 years of history of the famous brand. This first ever SUV...
Novel aluminium lighter than water designed
Scientists have designed an ultra-light form of aluminium that floats on water, paving the way for novel uses of the material in future spacecraft and automobiles. In its conventional form, aluminium is denser than water. Aluminium spoons will a sink to the bottom if thrown in water. Researchers...
Mitsubishi Materials to roll out automotive aluminium for cars in the US
Mitsubishi Materials is exploring a partnership in aluminum production for cars in the U.S., the company announced Friday, as automakers demand lighter materials to make vehicles that meet stricter emission standards. The Japanese group is expected invest up to 40 billion yen ($360 million) in...
Sapa to reopen closed facility to supply aluminium for hybrid black cabs
Norwegian aluminium components producer Sapa is investing £9.6m to reopen the aluminium factory, which was shut in 2014, in Bedwas, Wales. The plant would supply lightweight aluminium for hybrid black cabs produced by the London Electrical Vehicle Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese...
JLR announces new programme to recycle aluminium waste from end-of-life cars
Jaguar Land Rover announced a new aluminium recycling programme- REALITY. This scheme will enable JLR to recycle aluminium waste from end-of-life cars and then reuse it in new vehicles. Simon Edmunds, director of manufacturing and materials at Innovate UK, said: “Innovate UK is proud of our support...
Bentley’s new Continental GT sports aluminium chassis crafted with a new technology
Bentley has unveiled its third generation Continental GT, an entirely new grand tourer with a brand new chassis and engine, armed with some innovative new technology. The new engine is an upgrade on the Bentayga's 6.0-litre W12 TSI with a dual-clutch, eight-speed transmission for super performance....
1969 aluminium Ferrari Daytona to be auctioned in Ferrari museum in Maranello
An old car barn in Japan that houses a 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona has attracted eyes of antique car lovers and is going to be auctioned in as-is condition. This was a special Ferrari justified by its gorgeous looks, impressive performance and appearance in Miami Vice. The car has been made...
Estimated aluminium alloy import by UAE to jump 129% YoY in 2017
As the Middle East is readying to become a lucrative automotive manufacturing hub, UAE’s aluminium alloy ingot import is rising on per year basis. The country which is basically a net exporter of aluminium alloys has been buying a lot of this value-added light metal product from the international...
Aluminum Transportation Group grows with addition of new members
The Aluminum Association’s Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) announced today the addition of two new member companies—Alcoa Corporation and Tri-Arrows. These additions bring total membership in the ATG to 11 companies. Both companies are leaders in producing aluminum alloys for automotive...
The new 2018 BMW M5 sheds weight with use of aluminium and carbon
<p>The arrival of a new BMW M5 will always make the biggest stories among the car enthusiasts. The M5 re-invents itself with each new generation, grows its size and power and expands the cylinder count from six to eight to 10 before the adoption of turbocharging.</p> <p style="text-align:...
Continental introduces aluminium wheel and brake concept for electric vehicles
<p>Continental has introduced the "New Wheel Concept," a new engineering system that is expected to boost the braking efficiency and create an easier-to-maintain braking system in electric cars.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;"...
Novelis eyes greater automotive expansion in China on growing EV demand
<p>Atlanta-based Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling hopes to continue its partnership with China and expand investment in China's electric vehicle sector and other automotive ventures.</p> <p>Novelis selected Changzhou, in Jiangsu province, as the site for its first...
India’s Endurance Technologies improves Q1FY18 bottomline by 15.5% QoQ
<p>India’s leading automotive component manufacturer and aluminium die-casting producer Endurance Technologies Ltd reported its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017 yesterday. The company’s revenue and profit after tax improved both sequentially as well as...
Strong operational performance and automotive strategy tripled Q1 FY 2018 earnings for Novelis
<p>Novelis, the aluminium rolling and recycling major has reported net income of $101 million for Q1 FY 2018, more than triple from $33 million in Q1 FY 2017. The YoY increase in net income is driven primarily by higher EBITDA and lower interest expense.</p> <p>"Our automotive strategy, enhanced...
Shanghai university creates aluminium and ceramic composite to reduce weight in transport sector
<p>A team at shanghai jiao tong university blended aluminium and ceramic together to create a new composite material that is stronger and more rigid than titanium alloy. The breakthrough happened after nearly 30 years of research.</p> <p>The composite known as "alumics‚" is now in the testing...
