Ruskin Design in Wigston, England, recently faced a dilemma familiar to most auto upholstery shops: They needed to expand their operations, but could not find qualified help. To overcome the problem, the self-styled "fashion house" partnered with nearby South Leicestershire College to create a 12-month auto upholstery apprenticeship program that aims to cultivate new talent. … [Read more...] about Ruskin Design Launches Apprenticeship
Jaguar is Pioneering Interactive Stitches
While some automakers are busy experimenting with touch-sensitive fabrics, Jaguar is pushing the boundaries even further by investing in the research and development of interactive stitches — which it hopes will one day replace unsightly buttons, switches and knobs in car interiors. … [Read more...] about Jaguar is Pioneering Interactive Stitches
Want to Design a Car Interior for Google?
While we're on the subject of self-driving cars, how would you like to design one's interior? Google recently posted a job ad for an "Automotive Interiors Engineering Lead" to help model, fabricate and upholster a cabin for the tech giant's first and much-hyped autonomous vehicle. … [Read more...] about Want to Design a Car Interior for Google?
Bentley Unveils Self-Driving Car Lounge
We've seen how some affordable and luxury automakers envision the interiors of future self-driving cars, but nothing could have prepared us for Bentley Motors' take. The super-luxury marquee recently released a photo of a concept interior that includes couches, silk upholstery and stone veneers among other pricey accoutrements. … [Read more...] about Bentley Unveils Self-Driving Car Lounge
Haartz Care Guide: Cloth Convertible Tops
It’s not enough to sell and install convertible tops. Auto upholstery shops that want to distinguish themselves as convertible top experts should also teach customers how to care for their new tops and even sell products, like RaggTopp Cleaner and Protectant, to help them do just that. … [Read more...] about Haartz Care Guide: Cloth Convertible Tops
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