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Jeep: Vehicle Interiors with ‘Soul’

January 16, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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The look and feel of a cabin shouldn't be an afterthought, nor a wholly separate experience. The best car interiors – whether designed and trimmed by automakers or auto upholstery shops – utilize color and texture to evoke feelings that match a vehicle's intended sense of style and purpose. That's the goal Klaus Busse, Jeep's head of interior design, hopes to achieve with the … [Read more...] about Jeep: Vehicle Interiors with ‘Soul’

What Will Autonomous Interiors Look Like?

December 29, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

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With self-driving cars on the horizon, automakers are increasingly asking themselves: How do we design car interiors where operating a vehicle is no longer at the center of the driving experience? Swedish automotive design firm Rinspeed believes it has the answer. … [Read more...] about What Will Autonomous Interiors Look Like?

Car Interiors: Sometimes Less is More

December 3, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

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It’s natural for auto trimmers to want to show off all their skills when creating custom interiors, but sometimes that could lead to a cluttered look. … [Read more...] about Car Interiors: Sometimes Less is More

Get a Load of These Custom Truck Seats

December 2, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Custom Truck Seats

I saw a lot of custom interiors at SEMA 2013, but this truck, called "Kosmic Outcast," takes the cake for wildest seats — not just for its upholstery, but because of its strange frame design. … [Read more...] about Get a Load of These Custom Truck Seats

Honda Skydeck Concept: Floating Seats

October 10, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Honda Skydeck

In 2009, Honda Motor Company debuted the Skydeck, a hybrid minivan concept that instantly made headlines. It drew crowds for its sporty low-slung stance, scissor/sliding-door combination, all-glass roof and translucent green wheels. Needless to say, it was no ordinary minivan. However, what captivated us – and still does – are its floating seats. We're wondering, why hasn't … [Read more...] about Honda Skydeck Concept: Floating Seats

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