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Archives for April 2013

Traditional Car Radios, RIP?

April 30, 2013 by Nadeem

Car ashtrays and front bench seats fell into gradual extinction. Will traditional car radios be the next interior feature to go? If in-vehicle audio trends continue the way they are, it’s very possible. … [Read more...] about Traditional Car Radios, RIP?

Register for Free Roadwire Leather Training

April 29, 2013 by Naseem

Restylers International, a network of independently owned automobile restyling businesses across the US, has just announced that it’s hosting a free Roadwire Leather Training on June 17 to 19 in Dallas, TX. … [Read more...] about Register for Free Roadwire Leather Training

Cringe at this Velvet Porsche Panamera

April 26, 2013 by Nadeem

Oh no, I think we've stumbled upon a horrendous trend... First, a couple of Russians upholstered the body of their Porsche 924 in orange chenille tufting. Then, US automotive carpet company ACC sponsored a van with diamond pleats on the exterior. Showing them both up, American rapper The Game had the outside of his Ferrari F430 trimmed in leather. Now, a British man with … [Read more...] about Cringe at this Velvet Porsche Panamera

NBM Introduces New Industry Trade Show

April 25, 2013 by Nadeem

National Business Media Inc. (NBM) – parent company to both Restyling and Hotrod & Restoration magazines – has announced its intention to launch a new trade show that will include products and services of interest to auto upholsterers and restylers. … [Read more...] about NBM Introduces New Industry Trade Show

Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2013

April 24, 2013 by Nadeem

WardsAuto has announced its picks for the 10 best OEM interiors of 2013. This year's winners – which largely consist of Asian brands – will be recognized during a special ceremony at next month's WardsAuto Interiors Conference. … [Read more...] about Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2013

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