In the finest Teutonic tradition, "carbon core" is both a trade name and precise description of BMW's newest chassis construction technique, due to launch on the 2016 7-series sedan. Essentially, ...

The BMW i3 electric car and i8 plug-in hybrid sport coupe are audacious examples of advanced technology in many ways. Not the least of it are body shells made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) ...

BMW proved with its i3 and i8 that carbon fiber in the form of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) could be used effectively in the mass production of vehicles. Now the automaker is implementing ...

The 2016 BMW 7-series luxury sedan will use a combination of carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel construction. The carbon fiber roof element extends from the A-pillar to the rear wheel to ...

BMW armored the cockpit of its next-generation 7 Series with carbon fiber in a move to improve safety and distance its big sport sedan from Mercedes-Benz and Audi as the world's finest, safest ...

The Hyundai Intrado hydrogen-powered crossover is a concept for now, but uses a carbon fiber passenger cell developed and manufactured by Axon Automotive. Following the introduction of the carbon ...