Lightweight materials will help large car lose weight. Holden is expected to follow the path of European car makers by using aluminium for the Commodore’s bonnet to shed several kilograms of bulk. It could also follow the lead of several other foreign car makers and introduce plastic front guards to the car. It is also becoming much easier for car makers to fix composite material such as carbon fibre to metal, giving high strength without the associated weight penalty. For the full story please visit drive.com.au