Placing an automotive body atop a separate frame evolved directly from the design of horse-drawn carriages. In fact, the earliest horseless variety even looked like their predecessors. Shared ...

Over a century ago, in 1912, Cadillac put the first electric starter into production on the Model 30. It’s easy enough to forget these days, but there is a justifiable reason that Cadillac earned ...

The latest in a continuing series of research studies suggest strongly that steel auto body structures in the near future can be as lightweight as aluminum bodies, while meeting all crash performance ...

FORT BRAGG, Calif. — The redesigned 2020 Subaru Outback crossover keeps the exterior similar to the model it replaces. But underneath the skin is a new approach to the vehicle's structure. The ...

Combining metallic body elements, thermoplastic composite carriers and expandable adhesives, CBS reinforcement technology can selectively stiffen hollow spaces and nodes/joints of the BIW, improving ...

Finding the cheapest auto body repair can backfire. Make sure to pick the right type of repair shop, read reviews, gather estimates and ask the right questions. This page includes information about ...