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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Outlook 2017: Top aluminium-intensive car brands of 2017 model year
<p>Aluminium dominates the “material of choice” for automakers globally as it offers vehicles lighter, more fuel-efficient and strong. In the previous year, the use of aluminium in auto industry increased significantly, one of the key reasons being its endless recyclability. Top brands...
ZF Friedrichshafen to showcase aluminium car parts manufacturing solutions at SIAT 2017
<p>Leading German car parts manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen AG will be participating at the Symposium of International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2017, to be held at Pune's ARAI Campus next month, announced the company's Indian business unit last week. The company apart from showcasing its...
2017 Infinity Q60 comes with 19-inch aluminium alloy wheels
<p>Infiniti, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Nissan, is set to launch its new 2017 Q60 high-powered sports coupe car. It is powered by a V6 twin turbo petrol engine that can hit 62mph in five seconds and on to a top whack of 155mph with four-wheel drive and a seven-speed auto...
Rare Ford GT with cast aluminium wheels goes on auction
<p>A rare 2006 Ford GT Heritage edition is going to hit the auction bench at Mecum in Florida next month in a revamped avatar. The redesigned Ford GT is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 generating over 600 horsepower. It is one of 20 cars that are built with cast aluminium wheels.<br /><br /><img...
2016 Roundup: Aluminium in the Transportation Highlights
<p>Transport industry continues to stand aluminium’s demand in 2016. Transportation sector has been the major end use market for aluminium due to its lightweight, flexible, strong, and anti-corrosive properties. The aluminium industry develops and manufacture aluminium products for the...
Jaguar’s aluminium rich XF India edition brings style back to the executive sedan
<p>Jaguar, one of Britain’s most prestigious exports and a star in the luxury car market is characterised by an artistic flavour, dynamism, flair and a futuristic touch.<br /><br />Jaguar has more or less maintained its original values for over half a century and they are...
“Deep down I am a truck guy, and there is no better truck than the F-150”- Shawn M. Morgans, Global Vehicle Architecture Manager, Ford
<p>As a prelude to the 4th Lightweight Vehicles Manufacturing Summit 2017 to be held in Detroit, in February, Shawn M. Morgans, Global Vehicle Architecture Manager, Product Development Center, Ford Motor Company gives an insight into his thoughts about the conference and his presentation.</p> <p>At...
Increased lightweighting and customization spike the use of aluminium die castings in auto industry
<p>The global demand for automotive part die casting market which includes aluminium die casting parts is slated to reach US$11.86 billion (approx.) in 2021, growing at a CAGR of above 7.8% during 2016 and 2021, shows data published in a recent report by Zion Research. The market was valued at...
Historic Highland aluminium plant in Scotland to manufacture car parts after acquisition
<p>The historic Lochabar aluminium smelter by Rio Tinto which was sold to Liberty House Group will soon see the new owner taking over its operations. The new owners plan to produce car parts in the plant and create new job opportunities in Lochaber. The Press and Journal states that the Liberty...
Rolls-Royce to launch new super luxury SUV with an aluminium body in 2018
<p>BMW luxury brand unit Rolls-Royce plans to develop and test a new super luxury SUV made of new aluminium space frame and body underpinning all future new cars going on sale from 2018 and on.<br /><br />In the last few decades, the use of aluminium in automotive technology has increased....
2020 Ford Branco to use more aluminium
<p>Ford is set to use more aluminium than ever for its future 2020 Ford Branco. The automaker already uses aluminium for the F-150's body which comes from various suppliers.<br /><br />Though it’s not certain that Bronco will receive everything as the Ranger but the most of Rangers’...
Hydro's auto line in Germany starts rolling
<p>The new large facility at the aluminium company Hydro´s plant in Grevenbroich, Germany, got started recently: Hydro is producing first coils for customers at automotive line 3 (AL 3).</p> <p>This follows weeks of trials on how the new machines for EDT rolling, continuous annealing and...
Top Ten Aluminium Casting Manufacturers in the World
<p>The global aluminium casting market is slated to grow at a CAGR of nearly six per cent by 2020, reveals data published in a recent report. A rise in preference for aluminium castings in the manufacture of vehicles and component parts over cast iron castings is going to drive the growth in this...
Hydro to cooperate with Austin AI: Change to advanced automotive recycling
<p>The aluminium company Hydro has signed a cooperation with Austin AI Inc. (AAI), Texas, on joint development of advanced technology to sort automotive aluminium alloys. New developments can bring a step change to efficient, robust recycling of manufacturing scraps and later on used cars. The...
Novelis wins European award for Jaguar recycling programme at ALUMINIUM 2016
<p>Rolled aluminium and recycling giant Novelis has bagged the prestigious European award for its closed loop car production project - the REALCAR (REcycled ALuminium CAR) at ALUMINIUM 2016, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The project with Jaguar and Land Rover won the award in the automotive and...
Will Volvo consider automotive aluminium for lightweighting? Sensors to replace wiring soon
<p>Global automotive manufacturer Volvo has joined the European Union research project which aims at replacing copper and aluminium cables in heavy commercial vehicles with wireless sensors. The result of the project is expected to be an overwhelming reduction in the volume of metal and plastic...
Constellium presents its portfolio of innovative aluminium solutions at ALUMINIUM 2016
<p>Constellium N.V.will exhibit its latest portfolio of advanced innovative aluminium solutions for the aerospace, automotive and packaging industries at ALUMINIUM 2016 World Trade Fair and Conference. Constellium will also offer a new virtual reality experience allowing visitors to explore its...
Ford to continue with aluminium in 2018 Ford Expedition
<p>People and consumers were apprehensive when Ford announced that they would be making Ford F-150 with an all-aluminium body. They were apprehensive about the performance of aluminium in comparison to tough steel. Ford proved everyone wrong with exceptional sales performance and after sales...
