RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of material used in vehicle manufacture

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The market for body panels is driven by a number of considerations-styling, low cost and reduced weight. The myriad of plastic and metal body components securing the various panels in place is also being scrutinised by manufacturers in an effort to reduce the car's weight. Matthew Beecham reports on some trends in the use of certain materials to meet all of these requirements. Full story...