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The Game Buys $200K Leather Ferrari

July 16, 2012 By Nadeem

Gold chains, large houses, wild parties – there's no two ways about it, mainstream hip hop is flashy. But Los Angeles rap star The Game just took things to a whole new level with his purchase of a Ferrari F430 that's literally cloaked in leather. … [Read more...] about The Game Buys $200K Leather Ferrari

Extreme Upholstery: One Tuft Porsche

June 15, 2012 By Nadeem

It's not often that we see a car with upholstery so ridiculous that it renders us speechless. But what is there to say about this Porsche 924 that a loud gasp can't communicate? … [Read more...] about Extreme Upholstery: One Tuft Porsche

Why Inflatable Interiors Won’t last

March 31, 2011 By Nadeem

Last month, we scoffed at the Rinspeed Bamboo for its bizarre use of inflatable upholstery. After all, there's only so much you can do to repair a cigarette burn in an inflatable seat cushion. But there's another downside to inflatable upholstery that we somehow forgot to mention: it's not safe. … [Read more...] about Why Inflatable Interiors Won’t last

Swiss Debut Car with Inflatable Upholstery

February 15, 2011 By Nadeem

If Swiss design company Rinspeed Inc. has its way, auto trimmers will soon be repairing cigarettes burns with Scotch tape, not a needle and thread. That’s because Frank Rinderknecht, the firm’s founder and CEO, is set to debut his all-new Rinspeed BamBoo electric concept car – which features inflatable upholstery – at next month’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show. … [Read more...] about Swiss Debut Car with Inflatable Upholstery

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