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...
New DuAlumin-3D alloy could unlock stronger 3D-printed aluminium engine parts
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the use of DuAlumin-3D for high-temperature automotive components, opening new possibilities for stronger, lighter 3D-printed aluminium parts in engines and beyond. Aluminium has long been attractive for automotive components because it...
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GM moves toward aluminum pickups in 2018
General Motors' executives insist they're not sweating Ford's 2015 aluminum F-150. They say they'll counter with redesigned mid-sized pickups and are working on updates to GM's freshly redesigned full-sized pickups. And it appears they'll be slinging plenty of aluminum of their own -- in about five...
General Motors Co. plans to secure aluminium for their trucks
General Motors Co. is making efforts to come up with a largely aluminum-bodied pickup truck by the end of 2018, under the pressure from federal fuel efficiency standards & archrival Ford Motor Co. The No. 1 U.S. auto maker signed a supply contract with Novelis Inc., and Alcoa Inc. which are working...
Hero Group’s auto component firm Rockman to buy majority stake in Sargam Diecastings
Rockman Industries Ltd, a part of Hero Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire majority stake in Chennai-based Sargam Diecastings Pvt Ltd from Sargam Metals Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Hero Group will mark its entry in Tamil Nadu. Incorporated in...
Massive training campaign planning for aluminum F-150
By the time Ford F-150 comprising of an aluminium body hits dealerships in fourth quarter, thousands of insurance estimators, collision repair technicians, Ford field staffers and many other staffs will have to attend the biggest industry training programs. F-150 is the biggest-selling vehicle in...
Shiloh Industries plans $7.8 million investment in Indiana
Auto supplier Shiloh Industries Inc. of Valley City said its Shiloh Die Cast Midwest subsidiary plans to spend nearly $8 million to expand two Indiana plants to support new increased demand from automakers for advanced lightweighting technologies. The company will invest $7.8 million to renovate...
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...
Garmat Aluma SAFE Aluminum Repair Stations Included in F-150 Collision Repair Program
Garmat Aluma SAFE Aluminum Repair Stations in USA have been included officially in 2015 F-150 Collision Repair Program of Ford Motor Company’s, Garmat said it on Tuesday. Garmat aluminum repair station offers the basic isolation for aluminum repair process. The unit contains heavy weight weld view...
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...
Alcoa, Phinergy partner to develop electric vehicle batteries
On 5th Feb, Alcoa Inc. has entered into a joint venture with Phinergy to manufacture electric vehicle batteries that run on aluminum and air. Alcoa made this announcement public during the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in Atlanta. According to Alcoa, both the companies will work together...
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,...
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...
China aluminum smelting market saw an annual growth rate of 8.7% between 2008 and 2013
Revenue in the China aluminum smelting market has been growing at an average annualized rate of 8.7% between 2008 and 2013 to $73.8 billion. As a basic metal, aluminum has a wide variety of applications within the Building Construction, Automobile Manufacturing), Power Grid Construction, and...
Ford to shut down F-150 truck factory at Dearborn for 11 weeks
Ford Motor says it will have to shut its main F-150 truck factory at Dearborn, Mich., an unusually long 11 weeks to make the changes necessary to build the the 2015 F-150 out of aluminum instead of steel. The other F-150 factory, at Claycomo, Mo., will be down a brief two weeks during 2014 for the...
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...
Chevrolet can gain U.S. share in the pickup market : GM executives
General Motors executives say Chevrolet can take market share from Ford in the pickup market despite the planned introduction late this year of a redesigned F-150. Dealers who attended Chevy’s make meeting here on Sunday said GM executives believe Ford’s heavy use of aluminum could raise the cost...
