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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India imposes definitive ADD on imports of automobile aluminium radiators from China
<p>India has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty of $22.89 on the imports of Aluminium Radiators, Aluminium Radiator Sub-Assemblies and Aluminium Radiator Core, including in complete knocked down (CKD) or semi-knocked-down (SKD) conditions, for use in used/on road vehicles and generator sets,...
Constellium celebrates opening of its new plant for advanced aluminium automotive structures in Georgia
<p>Constellium N.V. announced today the grand opening of its new plant in White, Georgia, dedicated to the production of advanced aluminium automotive structural components and crash management systems. The 135,000 sq. ft. facility is strategically located to supply automakers in the Southeast U.S....
Ghana to develop automotive industry to add value to its aluminium
<p>Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen said during the National Single Window Conference yesterday that the government is planning to diversify the economy towards bauxite and aluminium industry. This would lead to the starting of a new vehicle assembly and...
UPDATE: Hydro inaugurates automotive line for aluminium parts in Germany
<p>Hydro has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art automotive line for light and advanced aluminium solutions in cars in Grevenbroich, Germany. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg were present during the inauguration of the facility.</p> <p>Hydro has...
Toyota’s aluminium plans to remain unaffected by Trump’s trade remedies
<p>With Trump administration initiating trade remedies against steel and aluminium imports, automakers are developing concern about the increase in material cost. Toyota Motor Corp., which is considering the use of aluminium in their car bodies, says that they would face only a minor risk of...
Ateca FR donning aluminium parts will take the stage at Automobile Barcelona 2017
<p>The Spanish manufacturer Seat has unveiled Ateca FR car, the latest addition to the Ateca range. The company will be showcasing the model at the Barcelona International Motor Show, Automobile Barcelona, from the 11th to the 21st of May 2017. “It’s a sportiness that adds to all the...
Constellium provides lightweight aluminium solutions for new BMW 5 Series
<p>Constellium N.V. announced today that it supplies aluminium Automotive Body Sheets and Crash Management Systems for the new BMW 5 Series, including its hybrid and touring models. The latest edition of the iconic BMW 5 Series saves 137 pounds (62 kg) compared to the previous model thanks to the...
Japan’s KAAP increases production of forged aluminium suspension products
<p>Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, LLC announced company’s newest expansion project in the South Central Kentucky Industrial Park in Bowling Green. The project involves an investment of $51.3 million for the production of forged aluminium suspension products.</p> <p>This new expansion...
Braidy Industries to build US$1.3 million-aluminium rolling plant in Kentucky
<p>The State of Delaware based Braidy Industries has announced a US$1.3 billion investment for a new aluminium rolling mill in Greenup County, Kentucky. The fully integrated facility is expected to be the most technically advanced aluminium rolling mill in the US.</p> <p>Braidy’s...
European Aluminium’s event Driving Mobility to a Low Carbon Future highlights vehicle lightweighting and CO2 targets
<p>European Aluminium’s event <strong>Driving Mobility to a Low Carbon Future</strong> exploring the potential of lightweighting to reduce CO2 emissions in transport, played host more than 250 participants and speakers from EU institutions, industry and academia on 27 April 2017.</p> <p><img...
PDR Canada designs paintless dent repair tools for aluminium vehicles
<p>PDR Canada, the industry leading repair technology provider for vehicles has launched a new product for paintless dent repair (PDR) on aluminium. The repairing tools use a special coating that doesn’t damage aluminium.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left:...
Liberty House intends to fabricate two million aluminium alloy wheels
<p>According to the latest details of Liberty House Group for establishing a plant at Fort Williams, the Highlands could become a key manufacturing centre of aluminium alloy car wheels in the UK. Liberty House is aiming to manufacture up to two million alloy wheels per annum at its planned...
Ford’s 2018 Navigator SUV gets an aluminium body
<p>Ford Motor Company has unveiled its Lincoln luxury brand’s new 2018 Navigator SUV at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The all new Navigator comes with aluminium body and makes an attempt to compete with Cadillac Escalade. </p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
China Zhongwang’s profit in 2016 up 12.1% on healthy automotive demand
<p>According to an SMM report, China Zhongwang posted a 12.1% rise in net profit to 3.14 billion yuan in 2016. The rise in profit was primarily driven by rapid expansion in the automotive aluminium market in Asia, North America and Europe. The result was published in the company’s 2016...
Hydro to open EUR 130 million automotive line for aluminium parts on May 4
<p>Hydro, one of the largest aluminium companies worldwide, is set to open new automotive production line in Grevenbroich, Germany on May 4. The new state-of-the-art production line will manufacture aluminium parts with capacity of 150,000 tonnes of aluminium per annum for the automotive...
UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries to expand its facility in Paducah
<p>UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries Inc. is going to expand its plant in Paducah with a total investment of nearly $3.3 million. Paducah Economic Development has made an announcement that the expansions consists of a 56,000 sq. ft.</p> <p>The new expansions will have machining centres, robotics...
2017 Audi A8 to get lightweight technology; aluminium to remain dominant
<p>German luxury car maker Audi is going to use more light weight technologies than ever before in its new generation 2017 Audi A8. The model is due to be unveiled this year. The company would use more aluminium in the body while magnesium and carbon fibre would be utilized in other components part...
Bushwacker designs aluminium fender flares for Jeep Wrangler
<p>Bushwacker, which manufacturers and supplies body gear to automotive industry, especially jeep, SUVs and trucks has introduces reinforced aluminium fender flares for the ’07-current Jeep Wrangler JK.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto;...
