The Infiniti QX50. Nissan has used a new alloy in the production of the model for the past two months.
June 20, 2018
By CRM staff
Toronto, Ontario — June 20, 2018 — Nissan has announced plans to use a cutting-edge steel alloy in new models. The result of a multi-million dollar research project, Nissan steel was funded by a joint venture between the OEM and Japanese firm Nippon Steel & Sumito Metal.
Not only does Nissan say that new material will allow them to both keep their costs low and help them reach their fuel economy targets. They describe the new material as being highly formable, lightweight and to possess exceptional tensile strength.
While some repairers might feel this glowing review is not an entirely objective appraisal, they may be in an unique position to find out. While the exact details of the alloy or how it is made are not yet public knowledge, it can already be found in repair centres. The steel has been used in the production of North American Infiniti QX50s since March.
For more information, visit nissan.ca.
