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Wards Picks the ’10 Best Interiors’ of 2021

October 20, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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WardsAuto just published its annual list of the auto industry’s "10 Best Interiors" — and utility vehicles dominated. … [Read more...] about Wards Picks the ’10 Best Interiors’ of 2021

SEMA Just Awarded $296K in Scholarships

August 14, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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SEMA just awarded $296,000 in scholarships and loan-forgiveness awards to students and professionals across the auto industry, including trimmers. … [Read more...] about SEMA Just Awarded $296K in Scholarships

The MasterTech Expo Build-Off is Going to be Awesome!

July 30, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Huge news for trimmers planning to attend MasterTech Expo: Rockford Fosgate is sponsoring a build-off for interior pros to show off their custom fabrication skills! … [Read more...] about The MasterTech Expo Build-Off is Going to be Awesome!

Will NC Interior of the Year be Canceled?

July 29, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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The deadline to submit your project for the annual "NC Auto Interior of the Year" award is quickly approaching, and hardly anyone has entered. … [Read more...] about Will NC Interior of the Year be Canceled?

Win a Quadratec Scholarship to Study Automotive Design

July 12, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Are you studying automotive design? Then you might be eligible for a scholarship from Quadratec. … [Read more...] about Win a Quadratec Scholarship to Study Automotive Design

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