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The Strange Ways Ford Tests its Interiors

February 2, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Audi made headlines last year with news that it employs a special "Nose Team" to test the scent of every fabric and material that goes inside its cars. However, it’s hardly the first automaker to rely on strange tests to measure and evaluate some aspect of its interiors. In fact, Ford Motor Company just revealed that it too engages in such experiments. … [Read more...] about The Strange Ways Ford Tests its Interiors

How Molded Vehicle Carpets are Made

January 26, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

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Have you ever wondered how automotive carpet is molded to fit onto a vehicle’s floorboard so perfectly? Well then check out these two videos that show step-by-step how it’s done! … [Read more...] about How Molded Vehicle Carpets are Made

‘Stitched’ Episode 1: Door Panel Restoration

January 18, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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The first episode of "Stitched," an all-new web series by Carl Austman of Revive Upholstery in Langley, British Columbia, is here — and it’s awesome! … [Read more...] about ‘Stitched’ Episode 1: Door Panel Restoration

Haartz on the Future of Convertible Cars 1

December 22, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

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There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the convertible top industry, with some analysts and professionals citing a noticeable drop in the number of open-air models since 2008's global financial crisis as evidence that the market is dying. However, a recent surge in convertible cars has sparked talks of a comeback. Intrigued by the market’s fluctuation – as well as … [Read more...] about Haartz on the Future of Convertible Cars 1

Revive Upholstery to Launch Web Series

December 21, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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It’s about time that an auto upholstery shop got its own reality television show — right? Tired of waiting for it to happen, Carl Austman of Revive Upholstery in Langley, British Columbia decided to launch his own program in the form of a web series, and it looks spectacular! … [Read more...] about Revive Upholstery to Launch Web Series

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