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 levies Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties on Chinese aluminium radiators
<p>The Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) in India, a wing of the Commerce Ministry has released the final findings of the anti-dumping investigation on the dumping of aluminium radiators of various types to be used in the automotive sector.</p> <p><img...
Arconic announces multi-year deal with Toyota
<p>Global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing leader Arconic has announced a multi-year supply deal with Toyota North America. Arconic is supplying aluminum to Toyota for its all-new Lexus RX. The vehicle debuted last year and became Toyota’s first vehicle in North America to...
Week in Review: Aluminium’s tryst with Transport and Construction grows a tad stronger
<p>The use of aluminium in vehicle manufacturing is growing in leaps and bounds. As the world is becoming more aware of the harm it has already done to the environment and taking thoughtful steps towards correcting them in bits and pieces, the recyclable ‘green’ metal is finding more...
Novelis partners with NIO to supply aluminium for its high-performance electric vehicles
<p>Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced it has expanded its automotive supply capabilities by signing an agreement with next-generation car company, NIO, to provide innovative aluminum solutions for its fleet of smart, high-performance, premium electric vehicles....
Aluminum Association keen to take part in Vehicle Fuel Economy and Co2 Emissions review
<p>The Aluminum Association in a press statement said that the association would look forward to work with President Trump and his administration on the review of light-duty vehicle fuel economy and emissions regulations for model years 2022-2025.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
Chassix to open aluminium chassis casting facility in Europe
<p>Chassix, a global automotive supplier of precision casting and machining solutions, said that the company proposes to start a greenfield plant in Ostrava, Czech Republic, for casting aluminium chassis and powertrain components for passenger cars.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle;...
Aluminium car models take the centre-stage at 2017 Geneva Motor Show
<p>The 2017 Geneva Motor Show starts with a bang at the Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland where the renowned auto makers are showcasing their latest models. The 87th edition of the Motor Show is set to witness some of the brand new as well as reintroduced cars decked in aluminium from 9<sup>th</sup>...
Aluminium China 2017 to showcase latest technologies in lightweight auto and consumer electronics
<p>This year’s Aluminium China in Shanghai from 19-21 July is set to mark a new period of growth in the aluminium industry and reflect strengthening market conditions in China and across the world. Aluminium China 2017 will focus on the transformation driven by emerging new technologies in...
Drive Aluminium explains cosmetic corrosion in aluminium and its prevention method
<p>The new technical brief from the Aluminum Transportation Group, Drive Aluminium details three different types of cosmetic corrosion types for aluminium parts used in vehicular applications and best practices for prevention.</p> <p>When properly sealed and coated, an aluminium vehicle body...
Germany’s aluminium import up YOY driven by stronger automotive demand
<p>Europe’s major aluminium market is Germany, which is home to the world’s largest automakers. Germany accounts for about 25% of total aluminium consumption in Europe and the country ranks first in the world with per capita aluminium consumption of 42.1 kg.</p>...
Canadian government announces $17 million for aluminium automotive components
<p>Government of Canada has awarded a repayable of $17 million to the Astrex Inc. of Lakeshore for installing North America’s first-of-its-kind aluminium automotive parts facility. The Federal Economic Development Agency’s (FedDev Ontario) Advanced Manufacturing Fund will grant the fund...
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet unveils with aluminium hybrid design
<p>German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet prior to Geneva Motor Show 2017. The car is the fifth version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class family.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right:...
Press Metal to expand its downstream aluminium portfolio
<p>Malaysian-based aluminium company Press Metal Bhd is proposing to invest worth RM100mil for the production of new aluminium products in 2017. The company is planning to manufacture higher margins aluminium products like billets and to expand export facility in the European market.</p> <p><img...
Week in Review: A brief overview from the downstream aluminium industry
<p>AlCircle outlines the downstream aluminium industry developments through its weekly recap. From the past week the industry has seen many acquisitions, investments, agreements and announcement of yearly reports by some of the top players in the downstream industry. Let’s explore the top...
New Jaguar XF with aluminium chassis launched in India
<p>Jaguar Land Rover India has launched its second-generation Jaguar XF sedan in the Indian showrooms today at a starting price of INR 47.50 lakh. The new Jaguar XF gets a slew of advanced technology features including InControl Touch Pro with the all-new 25.9 cm (10.2) touchscreen infotainment...
Ma’aden and SNAM ink cooperation agreement to increase aluminium content in vehicles
<p>The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and the Saudi Arabia National Automotive Manufacturing Company (SANAM) has inked an agreement for increasing aluminium usage in automotive industry in Saudi Arabia.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto;...
India to walk the path of clean energy generation- what it means for the aluminium sector?
<p>Indian aluminium consumption is poised for a big leap in ten years from now. Predicted to reach 8 million tonne (MT) from the current 3.2 MT, driven by sectors like electricity, automobiles, building & construction and packaging, it requires a concerted effort from the industry towards...
New fuel-efficiency norms in India to increase aluminium usage by automotive OEMs
<p>India is all set to join the league of CAFE (corporate average fuel efficiency) countries from April 1 and take the first constructive step towards making its cars fuel-efficient as per global standards. Once adopted, the norms will mandate all car makers and OEM manufacturers in the country to...
