Federal Bumper Standards

1) What is a bumper? A bumper is a shield made of steel, aluminum, rubber, or plastic that is mounted on the front and rear of a passenger car. When a low speed collision occurs, the bumper system absorbs the shock to prevent or reduce damage to the car. Some bumpers...

Why Pickup Truck And SUV Bumpers Will Never Get Better

Bumpers have been a long standing battle between automakers and auto insurers with consumers stuck in the middle. Automakers want to make lighter, lower-cost, plastic bumpers with sleek cab-forward designs and short overhangs. Insurers want big, strong bumpers that...