Before 1990, most car gas tanks were made of steel. By 1996 plastic had replaced steel in one out of four fuel tanks manufactured in North America. Last year plastic gas tanks had taken over an ...

Fuel tanks don’t fail often, but when they do, repairs can be expensive and potentially dangerous. Damage can happen from collisions, water intrusion, poor manufacturing or even leaving a car unused ...

Rust and corrosion in the fuel tank are issues that all enthusiasts will face at some point with a project car, whether you're fixing the neglect from a previous owner or dealing with your own car ...

Emissions legislation, weight, packaging, safety and cost are the main factors driving fuel tank innovation. Matthew Beecham talked with Peter Mould, programme manager, Strategic Alliance for Steel ...