Vedanta's ₹210b metals push targets India's EV and critical minerals demand
Vedanta is expanding aluminium, copper and other metals capacity as electric mobility and India's demand for critical minerals reshape the domestic materials market. Vedanta Group is putting INR 210 billion (USD 2.21 billion) into metals production and capacity through FY2026, building a broader...
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...
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F-150 a ‘game changer’ for aluminium: Novelis
The introduction of an aluminium-intensive pickup truck will be a “game changer” for both the automotive and aluminium industries, according to Novelis, which reported a rise in its fiscal third-quarter net income on the back of higher global shipments. The new aluminium-intensive body enclosure...
Alcoa benefits from aluminum’s demand in auto industry
Alcoa is going to celebrate the expansion of its new project in a week from now. On February 6th, 2014, the company was a part of a “Think Tank Session” where a discussion was made on the topic why automobile industry is making a move towards aluminum. Recently Ford announced its new F-150 will...
Jaguar’s all aluminium C-X17 Sports Crossover concept makes Indian debut
Ultra-luxurious, five-seater version of C-X17 makes it’s Indian debut at the 2014 Delhi Auto Show, further highlighting the versatility of Jaguar’s sports crossover concept for the urban environment. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013, the C-X17 design study showcased Jaguar’s...
Aluminum repair tool manufacturers bullish on 2015 Ford F-150
A major change in an industry presents new issues, but also presents new opportunities, and the high volume of production expected for the 2015 Ford F-150 is expected to be a boon for companies that make specialized aluminum repair tools for body shops, Automotive News reports. Up to this point,...
Alcoa Foundation grants aid to Collision Repair Education Foundation for Aluminum Repair Training Programs
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that the Alcoa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of aluminum company Alcoa, awarded a $60,000 grant that will provide aluminum repair-focused training and technical presentations to high school and college collision instructors and industry...
Next-gen Volkswagen Phaeton promises to be bigger with an all-aluminum body
According to a latest report, the next-gen Volkswagen Phaeton will be bigger and will feature an all-aluminum body. Since Phaeton has been in the market since 2002, the model needs a replacement. Considering the fact it did not get significant facelifts in the year 2007 as well as 2010, Volkswagen...
2014 Audi SQ5 unveiled at 2014 Auto Expo
At the 2014 Indian Auto Expo, Audi India has unveiled the range topping sportier version of the Q5 SUV, called the SQ5. The SQ5 adds to the highly successful Q5 model lineup, which is one of the best selling models for Audi. It is expected that the company will launch the vehicle by the festive...
WBC Automotive Ltd, Bristol invests £1.7m in a new high-tech HQ
A motor vehicle repair firm in Bristol has invested £1.7 million in a new high-tech and eco-friendly premises and body shop. WBC Automotive Ltd, established in 2002, follows a management and staff buyout from Nationwide Accident Repair Service plc. The new investment will witness the company move...
Ford offers dealers 20% discount on aluminum-repair tools
Ford is offering dealerships with body shops a 20 percent discount on the $30,000 to $50,000 in special equipment and training needed to repair the 2015 aluminum pickup. Dealers can get a maximum of $10,000 off if they buy the gear before Oct. 31, said Paul Massie, Ford collision marketing manager....
Primary aluminum witnesses 1.8% increase to $1,746
Looks as though “Constellium NV and UACJ Corp will form a joint venture in the United States to supply the auto industry in response to growing demand for light-weight materials, the companies said on Thursday,” reports Reuters. “Car manufacturers are turning to aluminium to raise fuel efficiency...
Buyers ready to witness Aluminum 2015 Ford F-150
At the National Automobile Dealers Association convention this year, majority of Ford dealers present in the convention are of the view potential buyers for 2015 Ford F-150 are ready to witness an aluminum-bodied truck, according to Automotive News. Since the announcement about an all-aluminum body...
Think Tank session to discuss automotive aluminum
The automotive industry is taking a new direction that could yield major benefits for the Quad-Cities, according to Rob Woodall, director of manufacturing at Alcoa Davenport Works. That will be the topic of a Think Tank session from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 6 at Rivermont Collegiate, 1821 Sunset Drive,...
Aluminium changes its way into the automobile world
Mustang versus Camaro. BMW versus Mercedes. Camry versus Accord. These are among the biggest rivalries in the automobile world. Get ready for the next epic battle: aluminium versus steel. “This has become a real competition,” said Golam Newaz, an automotive materials engineer at Wayne State...
Die casters furnish testimony to Senate
North American Die Casting Association (Nadca) has submitted formal testimony to the Senate Banking subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection, which is looking into the ownership of metals, particularly aluminum, by warehouses and financial institutions. "This is an important...
Constellium to invest up to €200 million to add Body-in-White production capacity in Europe to meet growing automotive demand
Constellium N.V. announced today that the company plans to invest up to €200 million over the next three years to further grow its European Body-in-White (BiW) business. Constellium offers to the automotive industry a portfolio of aluminium flat rolled products, targeted to meet our customers’...
Jaguar's compact sedan to sport its latest scalable aluminium architecture
Finally Jagaur has announced they will be releasing a compact sedan. Jaguar’s new car will make its debut sometime in the year 2015. Its main competitor is BMW 3-Series, one of the world’s bestselling cars. Jaguar certainly has something difficult to attain if they mean to displace the 3-Series...
Alcoa completes $300 Million expansion in Iowa to meet automotive demand
Alcoa today announced it has completed a $300 million expansion at its Davenport, Iowa facility dedicated to supplying aluminum sheet products to the automotive industry. Alcoa executives made the announcement as the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit displays a number...
GM applies patented technologies to cars, trucks
A patent for an industry-first aluminum welding process used on the 2014 Corvette Stingray is one example of how General Motors is driving more of its inventions into making and equipping cars and trucks on the road. Another industry first - the use of a lightweight shape memory alloy wire instead...
