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Nadeem Muaddi

Interior Manufacturers in State of ‘Turmoil’

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At a time when automakers are increasingly focused on improving the quality of their vehicle interiors, it may come as a surprise to learn that some of the world's largest manufacturers of interior components are heading for the hills. They're selling their assets, merging with competitors and even abandoning the car industry altogether. Meanwhile, a slew of no-name … [Read more...] about Interior Manufacturers in State of ‘Turmoil’

When Bears Attack (Car Interiors) 2

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As strange as it seems, we come across a lot of stories about bears shredding car interiors. Apparently, it’s not that uncommon for one to open a car door in search of food and mistakenly lock itself inside — especially in the U.S. Northwest and Canada. That’s exactly what happened to Ellen Stolpe’s Toyota Camry on a recent visit to Montana’s Mount Maurice. … [Read more...] about When Bears Attack (Car Interiors) 2

Will We Be Trimming Cars in Fruit Leather?

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Lately it seems researchers are finding new ways to trim car interiors in just about anything — including plastic bottles, pineapple leaves, sugarcane, Christmas trees, newspapers, volcanic rocks, used pants, shredded dollar bills, cow carcasses and, yes, even whale penis skin. Well, now you can add fruit roll-ups to the mix, because student researchers in The Netherlands just … [Read more...] about Will We Be Trimming Cars in Fruit Leather?

Shop Profile: Halvorsen Auto Restyling

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In 1988, Halvorsen Auto Restyling opened its doors in Sebring, Florida with $300, a set of borrowed tools and expertise in only one aspect of the craft, vinyl top repairs. Today, it’s a thriving auto upholstery shop that offers a range of services and enjoys a strong reputation for excellence. In a recent profile for local newspaper Highlands Today, owners Lyle and Erin … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Halvorsen Auto Restyling