Magnesium cross-members and steering-wheel columns are increasingly common, as are aluminium engines and suspension components.

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Like the chassis, the suspension components have been revised, in lightweight aluminum, reducing ride harshness and improving roadholding.

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Leaf springs, its high-volume product that accounts for 67% of its auto parts sales, are fairly simple, low-capital-intensive suspension components.

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The rugged rig features a pair of cameras, a dustproof and water resistant chassis, air intakes capped with filters, and other custom components for suspension and steering.

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Its three suspension towers now include 12 components--including silicon fluid dampening--and seven mechanical filters to limit unwanted vibration.

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In particular, all received top scores from both sources in powertrain dependability, which affects key components like the engine, transmission, steering and suspension.

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