Abstract: The invention relates to an opening element of the body of an automotive vehicle comprising particularly a panel constituted by a metal part, and a plastic part having stiffening ribs and molded onto the metal part.According to the invention, the metal part (1) and the plastic material composite part (2) constitue an internal structural component (16) of a panel, the outside panel (24) being attached to this internal structural component (16), and in that the metal part (1) has an annular form of U shaped section toward the interior in which are molded the ribs (6) of the plastic part (2), these ribs being inside by the mounting points provided on the metal part (1).

Abstract: The device is provided for improving the guiding of the lateral parts of a bumper and preventing the lateral parts from bearing against the fender of the vehicle, which occurs in conventional devices. The device comprises a case which is fixed to the fender and has a lateral wall which has a shape which conforms to the shape of the corresponding lateral part of the bumper and an inner end. Sufficient clearance is provided between the end of the lateral part of the bumper and the inner end of the case to allow the movement of the bumper inwardly of the case.