Automotive Aluminum in the News

A popular topic in the media is how automakers are making the change to more fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly cars through various efforts including the use of auto aluminum. The links below provide the most up-to-date details on the future of lightweighting.

Award-winning lightweight research
Feb. 26, 2010
The Globe and Mail

Lighter, greener new Cayenne
Feb. 25, 2010
Wheels 24

Fisker to Show Karma's Aluminum Space Frame at 2010 Geneva Auto Show
Feb. 17, 2010
Edmunds.com

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 finally gets aluminum engine, loses 120 pounds
Feb. 8, 2010
Autoblog.com

Carmakers work to fit into that new CAFE standard
Jan. 19, 2010
Plasticsnews.com

Gaining fuel economy a little here, a little there
Jan. 4, 2010
Motor Age

Lightweighting the perfect body
Dec. 31, 2009
Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine

The 41st Tokyo Motor Show and the use of Aluminum in Japanese Cars
Dec. 31, 2009
Light Metal Age Magazine

Greenlings: How does weight affect a vehicle’s efficiency?
Oct. 29, 2009
Autobloggreen.com

Lighter cars, more efficiency, aluminum makers say
Oct. 20, 2009
Reuters