NanoSteel VP predicts auto panels to go aluminum, carbon fiber — but body structure stays steel
— March 23, 2016Future vehicles will have aluminum or carbon-fiber skin — but higher-strength steel skeletons, a NanoSteel
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Look inside 2017 Ford Escape factory quality control indicates true ‘pre-loss’ bar for which to strive
— March 23, 2016As collision repairers and insurers strive to return vehicles back to pre-loss condition, it’s
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Sponsor withdraws Maryland OEM/certified auto parts bill after it fails subcommittee vote
— March 22, 2016Following a unfavorable report in a House Economic Matters subcommittee, a Maryland delegate on Friday withdrew
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Nearly all Toyota, Lexus models to have autobraking standard by 2018
— March 21, 2016In a move that could inspire other rivals to beat the industry’s 2022 deadline, Toyota announced
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Sherwin-Williams to buy Valspar for $11.3B, says customers will benefit in major refinishing acquisition
— March 21, 2016In a deal with implications for automotive refinishing customers, Sherwin-Williams announced Sunday it
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FCA releases batch of new body repair manuals; review what to do, not do on latest models
— March 20, 2016FCA has released a burst of body repair information on the latest, most structurally and cosmetically
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Experts: Structural adhesives cheaper, lighter, faster than other joining methods for OEMs
— March 18, 2016Adhesives deliver a cheaper, faster and lighter solution than other types of joining, according to Volkswagen
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OEM autobraking by 2022 could mean 3 years fewer collisions than waiting for feds, cut 39% of rear-ending
— March 17, 2016In a win for safety but a blow to collision repair volume, 20 automakers worth 99 percent of the U.S.
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Get live updates on lightweighting from Megatrends USA today
— March 17, 2016Last year, we brought you coverage of the fascinating auto body lightweighting talks at Automotive World’s
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Reuters: OEMs producing 99% of vehicles to install autobraking by 2022
— March 16, 2016OEMs worth 99 percent of the market share will commit to installing autobraking in every vehicle they
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