Last month, we scoffed at the Rinspeed Bamboo for its bizarre use of inflatable upholstery. After all, there's only so much you can do to repair a cigarette burn in an inflatable seat cushion. But there's another downside to inflatable upholstery that we somehow forgot to mention: it's not safe. … [Read more...] about Why Inflatable Interiors Won’t last
Archives for March 2011
A Shop Owner’s Worst Nightmare
E&P Upholstery & Body Shop of Memphis, Tennessee was the target of arson this weekend, when a lowlife intentionally set fire to 12 vehicles in the shop's parking lot. … [Read more...] about A Shop Owner’s Worst Nightmare
Enduratex Perfects Faux Leather
Enduratex recently launched a new line of leather simulated vinyl called Gran Reserva. This faux leather is comparable to Ultraleather, but at roughly $30 per yard, it sells for less than half. … [Read more...] about Enduratex Perfects Faux Leather
Track Cars That You’ve Worked On
Like artists who keep track of who owns their works and where they're displayed, auto trimmers can now trace the whereabouts of vehicles that they've worked on and get in touch with current owners. Check My Ride, a new social networking site, provides the service free of charge. All you need is the car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). … [Read more...] about Track Cars That You’ve Worked On
51 Interiors Vie for Ward’s 10 Best
As if you need another reason to register for the Ward's Auto Interiors Conference, it's being reported that a record 51 vehicles will be vying for a place in the event's annual "Ward's 10 Best Interiors" competition. Given market trends, it's not surprising that many of those competing are small cars - like the Fiat 500, Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze. … [Read more...] about 51 Interiors Vie for Ward’s 10 Best
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