Chrome bumpers made a quick exit from the automotive scene in the late '80s. In their place are elaborate, but flimsy, plastic covers hiding stamped-steel impact beams with a wide swath of Styrofoam ...

Chrome bumpers made a quick exit from the automotive scene in the late 1980s. In their place are elaborate but flimsy plastic covers hiding stamped steel impact beams—with a swath of Styrofoam ...

Each year, over two billion pounds of plastic auto parts roll off of assembly lines worldwide. With time, many of these items, such as bumper covers, body panels, dashboards, and interior trim pieces, ...

It is deceptively easy, but usually very expensive, to junk plastic car parts when they are damaged in crashes. Zip off that damaged bumper bar, side mirror or headlamp and bolt on a fresh one.

Most vehicles have a thin, rubberized plastic strip extending under the front bumper, but not many drivers know what it is for. While it can sometimes let you know you've gotten too close to a curb or ...

New Zealand's old car bumpers are getting a second life thanks to a new recycling program. Launched by the Motor Trade Association, the program is transforming the auto industry's most stubborn ...