Amanda Jacob 04 Feb 2013 More in Composite Applications Composite Processing Composite Applications Composite Processing Last month's top 3 Reinforced Plastics stories News There's a strong automotive theme to this month's top stories, with a focus on carbon fibre. An example is General Motors' seventh generation Chevrolet Corvette, which features a carbon fibre composite hood and removable roof panels. Carbon composites and cars – technology watch 2012; Aero engines lose weight thanks to composites (Part 2);2014 Corvette Stingray features carbon fibre roof and hood.