Remember the days when automobiles were built of stamped sheetmetal body panels and chrome-plated metal trim? They seemed safe and indestructible but were heavy and costly to produce and repair. The ...

Each year, over two billion pounds of plastic auto parts roll off of assembly lines worldwide. With time, many of these items, such as bumper covers, body panels, dashboards, and interior trim pieces, ...

The future looks brighter for plastic exterior vehicle parts as automakers intensify their search for weight-saving ideas. After suffering a blow nearly a decade ago, when General Motors abandoned its ...