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Nadeem Muaddi

Self-Driving Cars No Longer a Pipe Dream

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As a website focused on auto upholstery, it's no surprise that we've been closely monitoring the development of interiors for autonomous cars. However, when larger, more mainstream publications start to take notice of how vehicle cabins are changing due to the technology, you know the industry chatter is on the verge of becoming reality. Case in point: The New York Times just … [Read more...] about Self-Driving Cars No Longer a Pipe Dream

Props to Ryan Martin of Johnny’s Auto Trim

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Check out the February 2015 issue of Performance & Hotrod Business Magazine to see a 1957 Chevrolet Nomad Bel-Air built and upholstered by Johnny's Auto Trim & Rod Shop of Alamosa, Colorado. The vehicle is a beauty in its own right, but when you consider that the entire interior was wired and upholstered by Ryan Martin — the 22-year-old son of owner and operator Johnny … [Read more...] about Props to Ryan Martin of Johnny’s Auto Trim

Johnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept

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Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, unveiled its Innovation Demonstrator "ID15" concept interior at this week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan — bringing to life many of the design ideas automotive engineers have suggested could one day be featured in the cabins of autonomous vehicles. … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept