Abstract: A motor vehicle structure that includes a hidden airbag door and an integrated airbag chute. The structure may be selected from instrument panel assemblies, seat shields, airbag covers, pillar garnishes, side curtain shields, door trim, knee bolsters, or a combination of one or more of the foregoing structures. The structure is designed to include a retainer having a first surface and a second surface, a deployment chute, and a door portion defined by a tear seam notch in at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the retainer. The deployment chute is attached to and integrated with the retainer. Additionally, the deployment chute and the retainer are constructed and arranged from the same material. The motor vehicle structure may be made by integrally forming the deployment chute with the retainer and defining a door portion using a tear seam notch in at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the retainer.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a beam and an energy absorber. The energy absorber includes a flanged frame for attachment to the beam and a body extending from the frame. The body includes a first transverse wall, a second transverse wall spaced from the first wall and a plurality of tunable crush boxes extending therebetween. The bumper assembly has greater than fifty percent efficiency.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for an automotive vehicle is described. The bumper assembly comprises a beam and an energy absorber. The bumper assembly has greater than fifty percent efficiency.