The "Great Recession" hit the automotive industry hard, and convertible tops were no exception. During that period, which spanned from the late 2000s to early 2010s, so many automakers discontinued their convertible models that industry analysts began to speak of the segment as if it was already dead. Well, they were wrong. Because as soon as the economy rebounded, so did … [Read more...] about Haartz on the Future of Convertible Cars 2
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So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?
BMW’s iconic ///M logo has a long history dating back to the 1970s when the German automaker first launched its motorsports racing program. The logo consists of an italicized "M" preceded by different colored stripes, each with its own special meaning. … [Read more...] about So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?
Transforming Sewing Machines into Tractors
Lots of people collect antique sewing machines, but late artisan Roy Gaunt of Shelbyville, Illinois, transformed them into model tractors — a peculiar hobby that attracted legions of fans both near and far. … [Read more...] about Transforming Sewing Machines into Tractors
What Killed the Front Bench Seat?
In 2011, we published an article lamenting the imminent death of the front bench seat. Three years later the Chevrolet Impala, the last U.S. sedan with a front bench seat, was redesigned with two front buckets and no bench option. Jalopnik recently published an article explaining why the classic seat is no more. It's a must-read for all automotive history buffs. … [Read more...] about What Killed the Front Bench Seat?
Take Advantage of Demand for Better Seats
There's a reason why car seats have advanced more in the last 20 years than they have in the rest of automotive history combined. Car buyers are sick and tired of sitting in bare cabins with limited comfort and functionality. They're voicing their dissatisfaction to automakers, who are being forced to respond with better designs. Interested in the trend, The Wall Street … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Demand for Better Seats





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