Hoping to score big, GMC unveiled a limited-edition NFL model of its Sierra pickup truck at the 2003 SEMA auto show. The vehicle featured a jumbo flat-screen TV that automatically deployed from its tonneau cover; slide-out tailgate BBQ grill and NFL-football field table; NFL graphics throughout; and, of course, custom interior seats trimmed in pigskin leather and … [Read more...] about GMC’s Limited-Edition NFL Sierra Truck
Ford Trims SUV in Flowers & Other Junk
Seems like Ford is dead set on making the Escape an SUV that even tree huggers can't scoff at. In addition to raising its gas mileage, stuffing its seats with soy foam and trimming its interior with fabric made from recycled water bottles, Ford has just announced that the Escape's interior door bolsters will be made from a tropical flower called the kenaf. … [Read more...] about Ford Trims SUV in Flowers & Other Junk
Do You Remember the Nauga?
Remember the Nauga - that mythical creature from which Naugahyde supposedly comes from? In the 1960's and 1970's you couldn't turn on the TV without seeing one. Today, they're still spearheading marketing campaigns for the all-American brand of artificial leather. In fact, you can even adopt a Nauga through Naugahyde's website. Cheaper imports have made it so that Naugahyde … [Read more...] about Do You Remember the Nauga?
Richie Rich Wrecks Phantom’s Interior
Two "Hall of Shame" posts in a single week? I wish it wasn't so - but how else would you categorize the following story? According to local reports in Adelaide, Australia, some bonehead left the top down on his Rolls-Royce Phantom as he ran into a nearby cafe to escape the rain - causing up to $100,000 in damage to its interior. … [Read more...] about Richie Rich Wrecks Phantom’s Interior
Con-artists Give Auto Trim a Bad Wrap
No blog is complete without a bit of scandal - which is why we're introducing a new article category: "Hall of Shame". While we hope our industry doesn't produce enough news for us to regularly update this series, rest assure that when it does, we'll feature it here. Case in point: auto trimmers/con-artists Joseph and Jennie Fusco … [Read more...] about Con-artists Give Auto Trim a Bad Wrap
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