The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (JGC) L is here, and even though it is presented in the full-size SUV segment (with three rows of seats for the first time ever), magnesium and aluminum in the car’s construction help keep it’s curb weight lower than most traditional SUVs. A multitude of improvements have been made to […]
Jeep presented its new mid-size pickup truck, the 2020 Gladiator, at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show 2018. The Gladiator incorporates aluminum throughout its design along with a steel underframe. The hood, hinges, fenders, windshield frame, and tailgate are made of aluminum, helping to curtail weight while boosting fuel economy. The versatile truck boasts best-in-class […]
The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler, part of by FCA US LLC, has achieved a significant weight reduction through the use of lightweight, high-strength aluminum in key areas of the body — including the doors, hinges, hood, fenders, and windshield frame — contributing to its improved fuel economy and overall capabilities. Novelis has been selected to supply sheet […]
