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Title
Redesigned Jetta body made more rigid by laser welding.
Abstract
The article informs that the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has a stronger body than its predecessor, with double-digit improvements in dynamic and torsional rigidity. According to Volkswagen of America Inc., Auburn Hills, Michigan, the body has nearly 14 times more laser-welded seams than the previous Jetta. Improvements were made through the use of more high-strength body panels and an advanced, highly automated laser welding system.