Ford Puts Pedal to Metal With Aluminum F-Series Body Panels.

The article reports that Ford's next-generation F-Series fullsize pickup will feature aluminum body panels. The move is aimed at accelerating the automobile maker's compliance with increasingly stringent fuel-economy standards. The next-generation of the company's best-selling vehicle in the U.S., dubbed P552 and due in 2014, will feature extensive use of weight-saving aluminum.