High Tech Textiles: UBC researchers develop carbon fibre process sourced from oil sands materials
Photo by UBC Applied Science/Paul Joseph Vancouver, British Columbia — A research team from the University of British Columbia is currently in the process of weaving together the threads of Canada’s automotive future—literally, as they develop a new carbon fibre process sourced from oil sands materials. A Monday news release from the university revealed that […]
Old Car, New Style: Carbon fibre 1970 Dodge Chargers for sale through Mopar
Toronto, Ontario — Since Dodge announced that it was closing the chapter on its current generation of Chargers and Challengers, customs shops and restorers have gone wild designing tribute models of the iconic muscle cars; including a customs shop out of Oklahoma that has created a welders worst nightmare. Finale Speed of Yukon, Okla. has […]
Shedding Skin: Shelby Cobra ‘Diamond Edition’ body shell to weigh only 88 lbs.
Toronto, Ontario — In a move combining the legacy of the American muscle car with cutting-edge automotive technology, Shelby has unveiled a new limited edition Cobra, fitted with a carbon fibre body shell weighing a mere 88 lbs. The Shelby Cobra “Diamond Edition”, designed to recognize the iconic car’s sixtieth anniversary on the road, is […]
BMW’s Blessings: OEM updates carbon fibre part ordering process
Toronto, Ontario — BMW’s July 26 bulletin outlined a new ordering and approval process for certain carbon fibre parts “to ensure the repair facility purchasing the restricted part is properly equipped and trained to perform the repair.” The request process for carbon fibre parts now requires supplying the parts dealer with photos of the VIN […]
The new 2019 GM Sierra Denali features a carbon fibre bed
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 8, 2018 — General Motors has recently released the preview for its 2019 Sierra Denali model, featuring an all-new carbon fibre bed option. This announcement brings a new battle to the truck arena, though is not as widely confusing as Ford’s use of aluminum beds. Carbon […]
General Motors to use carbon fibre in next generation of pickup trucks
By CRM Staff Detroit, Michigan — December 8, 2017 — The next generation of General Motors’ (GM) pickup trucks will use a mix of carbon fibre, aluminium, and steel, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. It is expected that the company’s higher-end versions of the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado trucks could […]
Report: Future of lightweighting may mean more plastic
Wilmington, Delaware — September 4, 2017 — Plastic may be on its way up and multi-material construction may be less popular in the future, according to a survey conducted by Ward’s Auto. The seventh annual Ward’s Automotive Trends survey suggests that automakers are moving forward with numerous strategies to reduce vehicle weights and improve fuel […]
VIDEO: Ringbrothers University releases second part of clearing carbon fibre series
Spring Green, Wisconsin — July 20, 2017 — Ringbrothers University has released the second part of its series on clearing carbon fibre. The video, featuring Mike Ring, demonstrates techniques for those looking for information on how to properly clear carbon fibre. The video continues where Part I left off, illustrating the final half of the carbon […]
Ringbrothers University releases video on carbon fibre clearing
Spring Green, Wisconsin — June 30, 2017 — Ringbrothers University has released a new how-to video series focused on carbon fibre. The first video in the series, titled “Clearing Carbon Fibre – Part One” features Mike Ring, co-owner of Ringbrothers University. He demonstrates bodywork and wiring techniques for carbon fibre, step-by-step. Carbon fibre is a […]
Magna creates carbon fibre subframe for Ford
Paris, France — March 14, 2017 — The use of carbon fibre has grown significantly in recent years, but it’s still not considered a mass-market material. That might change very soon, judging by news coming out of the JEC World 2017 event currently underway in France. The news revolves around the results of a new […]
