So says Jack Bakaj, the head of engineering at Ford Europe. He is talking about a new architecture that the company will use for some of its smaller models. Earlier this year, Ford announced that it would stop production of most of its car models in the US and would concentrate on SUVs and trucks with factories in other countries producing the models that would be imported in … [Read more...]
Unitary Construction
When cars were first introduced they used the conventional system of frame with a body fitted on top. This style of construction enabled many manufacturers to develop chassis and mechanical combinations that were given to coachbuilders who then fitted a luxury body on top. Rolls Royce, Bentley and many others gave their cars to coachbuilders like Thrupp & Maberley or … [Read more...]