A recent article published by The Hollywood Reporter cites designers at BMW and Cadillac calling brown leather interiors the new fad in cabin design — bumping black leather, the perennial winner, out of the picture. … [Read more...] about Leather Interiors: Is Brown the New Black?
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VW’s Multivan Alltrack Concept Hinge Seam
If you thought Faurecia’s flat-seam stitch was something special, get a load of this hinge seam featured on the new Volkswagen Multivan Alltrack Concept — it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. … [Read more...] about VW’s Multivan Alltrack Concept Hinge Seam
Leather Seat Covers that Won’t Burn You
How often do customers come to your auto upholstery shop asking for cloth seat covers because leather and vinyl ones get too hot under the summer sun? Well, that may soon be a thing of the past. New Zealand tannery Tasman Tanning is investing millions of dollars to develop "cool hides" — genuine leather that doesn't get hot. If successful, they say it could become an … [Read more...] about Leather Seat Covers that Won’t Burn You
Pontiac Stinger: The Craziest Interior Ever
There's a reason why not all concept cars make it to production — some are just plain ridiculous. Check out the following commercials for the 1989 Pontiac Stinger, a vehicle marketed as "almost as much a condo as a car." … [Read more...] about Pontiac Stinger: The Craziest Interior Ever
Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats
Once a brand and style of bucket seat only auto trimmers and car enthusiasts knew, Recaro has grown to become the auto industry's preeminent manufacturer of sport seats. While you can still buy its products in the after-market, the German company has landed a number of lucrative deals to supply its seats directly to automakers and even produces a line of racing-style baby car … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats
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