If you still don't know how to wrap a steering wheel, don't bother. Ford Motor Company was just granted a patent for a removable steering wheel, pushing the automotive industry closer to the goal of manufacturing self-driving cars without manual controls. … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to the Steering Wheel
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This Steering Wheel Costs More Than $30K
Dartz Motorz Company, a Latvia-based manufacturer of luxury armored cars, is responsible for some pretty wild interiors. But this jewel-encrusted steering wheel, which cost the company more than $30,000 to produce, is definitely their most extravagant element. … [Read more...] about This Steering Wheel Costs More Than $30K
Wrapping a Bentley Steering Wheel
Believe it or not, wrapping the Mulsanne’s steering wheel in leather is such a complex task that only four trimmers at Bentley Motors know how to do it. National Geographic highlights two of those craftsmen in a recent documentary titled "Ultimate Factories: Bentley Mulsanne." … [Read more...] about Wrapping a Bentley Steering Wheel
Flashback: Ford’s ‘Wrist Twist’ Steering
In 1965, an ex-missile engineer working for Ford Motor Company reinvented the steering wheel to allow drivers to navigate their vehicles using a pair of twist dials. The gizmo, appropriately named the "Wrist Twist" steering control, offered some advantages, but never caught on. It also went down in automotive history as one of the strangest re-engineering efforts of all time. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Ford’s ‘Wrist Twist’ Steering
Pro Tip: Hand Stitching Steering Wheels
Bentley Motors equips its auto upholstery team with millions of dollars in high-tech machinery and tools to fabricate and trim its luxury interiors. But when it comes to wrapping steering wheels, it's coach trimmers rely on a simple kitchen utensil to get the job done. … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: Hand Stitching Steering Wheels
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