If a group of Japanese researchers have their way, auto trimmers may soon be installing or replacing butt-print technology in front-driver-side seat covers. Yes, I said butt-print technology. … [Read more...] about Japan’s Butt-print Seat Technology
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Renault Twingo Interior Design Stunt
Renault recently asked four European artists to redesign the interior cabin of its all-new Twingo city car. The results are interesting - albeit highly impractical and kind of goofy and senseless. This is one publicity stunt I just don't get. … [Read more...] about Renault Twingo Interior Design Stunt
Are Car Thongs the New Car Bra?
Front-end car bras? I’ve patched a few. But car thongs - that’s an entirely different story. One that I'm pretty sure I don't want any part of. … [Read more...] about Are Car Thongs the New Car Bra?
Woman Killed by Convertible Top
File this under odd news: a 61-year-old maid in Belgium was apparently crushed to death last Thursday when the retractable hardtop on her employer’s BMW closed on her neck. Ouch! … [Read more...] about Woman Killed by Convertible Top
Interior Plastics Get Moo-re Weird
I'm waiting for Kia to start trimming its cars in squirrel tails, because the list of things that automakers are using to manufacture their cabins are getting weirder by the day. We've already told you about Toyota's use of sugarcane, Nissan's use of water bottles, Ford's use of recycled jeans pants and Hyundai's use of volcanic rock. Now, the University of Alberta is … [Read more...] about Interior Plastics Get Moo-re Weird
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