Tired of seeing luxury cars trimmed in faux leather? Blame DuPont. According to Atlas Obscura, an online travel and history magazine, the chemical giant is largely responsible for introducing fake hides to the auto industry. … [Read more...] about DuPont and the Rise of Faux Leather
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Remember When 3-Seat Cars were a Thing?
When McLaren Automotive unveiled its F1 supercar in 1992, the 3-seat cockpit with a center steering wheel stunned audiences. However, the cabin layout was hardly new. … [Read more...] about Remember When 3-Seat Cars were a Thing?
Flashback: When Reclining Seats Were Big
Forget seat heaters, rearview cameras and smart fabrics. In the 1930s, a reclining car seat was the height of in-cabin technology. And the way people talked about it is pretty amusing! … [Read more...] about Flashback: When Reclining Seats Were Big
Flashback: The Rumble Seat Jail Cage
As if sitting on a rumble seat wasn't uncomfortable enough, an Oklahoma police station once transformed its hidden bench into a mobile prison cage so that officers could transport inmates easily and securely. … [Read more...] about Flashback: The Rumble Seat Jail Cage
Will These Upholstery Trends Come Back? 2
In the first installment of our two-part series, "Will these upholstery trends ever come back?", we covered everything from vinyl tops to suspended headliners. In this follow up, we chose another five interior trends that are either dead or on the chopping block. Take a look and tell us what you think about our list. … [Read more...] about Will These Upholstery Trends Come Back? 2
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