Abstract: Liquid epoxy-based adhesive compositions are provided, which upon curing result in crash durable and stress resistant cured bonds on both steel and other materials, in particular metals such as aluminum; and in some embodiments are weldable in an uncured state; also provided are bonded assemblies comprising the cured epoxy-based adhesives, methods of making the liquid epoxy-based adhesives, methods of bonding assemblies and articles of manufacture comprising the bonded assemblies.