Swiss automaker Rinspeed is no stranger to eco-friendly cars. But it's latest concept, Oasis, take the "go green" mantra literally with an in-cabin radish garden. … [Read more...] about Rinspeed Debuts an In-Car Radish Garden
How GMC and Buick Design Car Interiors
Most automakers agree that the most difficult element of a vehicle to design, engineer and build is its interior. Success is only achieved if it's functional, practical, safe, high-tech, attractive and comfortable for every passenger. What's more, automakers face the added challenge of forecasting drivers' preferences long in advance, as it can take years for an interior to go … [Read more...] about How GMC and Buick Design Car Interiors
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
Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We scoured the internet for the latest employment opportunities in the field of auto upholstery and posted them on our jobs page. Best of all, we’ll continue to do so – so check back often! … [Read more...] about Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Chinese People Hate the Smell of Leather
Wrap your head around this: Chinese people hate the smell of genuine leather. Not all of them, of course, but enough that luxury automakers are actually demanding odorless hides to crack the market of 1.3 billion people, according to Automotive News. … [Read more...] about Chinese People Hate the Smell of Leather
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