Sentences with phrase «sheetmetal for»

The boxy look was replaced by a rounder sheetmetal for a sleeker appearance.

Aldred said he sees a future GMC subcompact CUV doing battle with the likes of the Jeep Renegade, while not overlapping with the Buick Encore in the slightest, likely with unique sheetmetal for a more rugged design.

The company redesigned the sheetmetal for 2017 to give it some edge, which frankly, it did.

Not exact matches

In 1905 Otto and Adolf Stoelting (sons of German immigrants) went into business with two partners, selling hardware and operating a sheetmetal shop (fabricating tanks for farmers and cheesemakers).

Taken to the extreme, one could imagine a monolithic assembly plant in China or India spitting out front - wheel - drive cars and crossover / utilities for all the commodity brands in the world, with only sheetmetal and interior trim variations among the myriad brands.

Given that it goes on sale shortly before the new Armada, and considering there's some carryover from the old model, the non-ND Titan should have been ready for its first in - the - sheetmetal appearance at this show.

Like the new - for - 2013 RDX crossover, the MDX's sheetmetal is still angular, but softer and more elegant than before.

The sheetmetal is at once sexy, sultry, and supremely muscular — gorgeous enough, in fact, to make it a close contender for our Design of the Year award.

Yes, this amount of money buys plenty of attractive sheetmetal, but I'm always amazed at how hard I fall for the big Benz sedans and coupes.

We liked the combination of expressive sheetmetal, a feature - laden interior, and value for the money, plus the 2011 Sonata was among the first cars in the segment to abandon the option of a V - 6 engine to focus on fuel - efficient four - cylinders.

But the extra trunk space dedicated for roof sheetmetal prevents passengers from hauling any sizeable goods or weekend purchases.

As to what will underpin the macho sheetmetal, no one at Nissan is telling - at least for the time being.

Whereas the Miata is all soft contours and gentle swells of sheetmetal, the 124 Spider adds a sharp crease in the belt line and twin scallops in the hood (the etched lines make for a modern twist on the similarly shaped hood «bumps» seen on later versions of the original).

There's also an eclectic mix of race cars and vintage sheetmetal, and since it's at the Jet Center, there are some sweet planes thrown in for good measure.

The staff at Leipzig numbers about 1150 people currently, and will continue to grow through 2014, with jobs including operators, staff for ultrasonic testing, sheetmetal forming positions, and more.

Not bad for a model that received new sheetmetal but otherwise only a mild upgrade for model year 2015.

Prepared for vintage racing in the early 1990's, George's 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider barchetta was the only vintage Italian sheetmetal at the track day.

The changes start with almost all - new sheetmetal, save for the roof and doors.

From the outside, the window looks way too small for such a sizeable vehicle, and the broad expanse of sheetmetal underneath it only serves to emphasize the odd proportions.

With money a finite resource for most shoppers, buying a new car sometimes comes down to weighing dollars against sheetmetal.

Model - year 2012 brought an all - new Camry, with new sheetmetal and a new interior for all models.

No new original sheetmetal was available for the rear quarters, so Tyler had to repair the original panels himself.

A laser - brazed roof, for instance, enhances the smoothness of sheetmetal seams while also saving a pound.

Long overhangs, chrome trim, and curved sheetmetal provide an elegant look for the new XTS, while leather, brushed metal, and wood trim adorn the commodious interior.

You won't find a cost - saving Volkswagen or BMW chassis hiding under that stunning Aston Martin bodywork; for DB11, the structure was developed in conjunction with the exterior and fits the sheetmetal as intimately as the canvassed lining that shapes a bespoke suit.

The sheetmetal is just the hard candy shell for the possibilities within.

In no way should a Jeep be made of compound - curved sheetmetal tortured into complex pudginess, as we see around the taillights on this misconceived — for a Jeep — little SUV.

Redesigned for 2011, with all - new sheetmetal and a new interior.

And though it certainly doesn't drive badly, nothing about it, except for the voluptuous sheetmetal, says «sports car.»

For 2018, Infiniti redesigned the QX80's sheetmetal from the A-pillar forward, featuring a taller, more prominent and more upright grille with a new LED headlamp and foglamp design.

The all - original sheetmetal trades the Flex «s hipster clothes for the boldest interpretation yet of the design themes that Lincoln introduced on the 2007 MKR concept.

To reduce the curb weight to an incredibly low 2150 pounds (2370 pounds for the Touring), Porsche used thinner - gauge sheetmetal, lighter glass, and body panels made of a synthetic material that wasn't very good at maintaining color or shape.

Apart from their flamboyantly curvy sheetmetal, the A5 and the S5 represent a fairly conservative evolution for Audi.

For its touring - car comfort, exotic performance, relative bargain price, and stunning sheetmetal, we had named the R8 our 2008 Automobile of the Year.

For 2012, the XF saw some exterior design changes, which is most obvious when you look at the front of the car, where the old sheetmetal bulge over the headlights is gone in favor of a more streamlined headlight design.

Based on a concept developed in Southern California, the sheetmetal benefited from a purity of form that was rare for the era, especially from a Japanese carmaker.

That bump in the sheetmetal didn't stop us from flocking to the WRX, often for longer trips.

For all its luxury trappings, underneath that sexy sheetmetal and copious acreage of leather and real wood beats the heart of a true off - road - capable SUV.

The 900 underwent minor cosmetic design changes for 1987, including restyled front - end and bumpers that went from a vertical to a more sloped design; sheetmetal body parts were unchanged.

Sure, plenty were hoping for a diesel, or at least some significant powertrain enhancements or wider choices (still can't buy a CrewMax with the 4.6 L) when the refreshed truck debuted in Chicago in 2013; but, alas, the alterations covered mostly sheetmetal and an all - new interior.

The Rally Sport option, with its chrome bumperettes on either side of an impact absorbing urethane grill surround, continued for one more year due to creative bracing behind the front sheetmetal.

Besides the stellar sheetmetal, the interior brought lots of black and chrome, and brushed aluminum for a very contemporary look.

One thing that serves as a savior of sorts for the truck market is the fact that while there were a handful of different options available (1 / 2 - ton, 3/4 - ton, short wheelbase, long wheelbase, etc), the sheetmetal on most of these trucks was identical from the cab forward.

But styling moves sheetmetal, too, and you're not really paying a premium for a distinctive look here.

Since both of these rear - wheel - drive coupes will be available in limited numbers, we're going to explore some other options for track - day cars that could be as fun as the new sheetmetal from Japan.

The fresh sheetmetal also helps the 3 achieve best - in - class coefficient of drag of 0.275 on the five - door and 0.255 for the sedan when outfitted with the active grille shutter and i - Eloop brake energy regeneration system.

That chiseled look remains for 2013 with the Cadillac's angular sheetmetal, arching side creases, and stylish but visibility - hampering sloped roof.

As for the sheetmetal, designer Ian Callum will be penning an all - new shell for Jag's fourth crossover in half a decade.

But it's then jacked up to high altitude and given a heavier suit of sheetmetal to carry on its shoulders, which doesn't typically do great things for handling.

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