In recent years, automakers have marketed ambient lighting as a way to change the color of your car’s interior without having to pay extra for new trim. However, the feature has never amounted to anything more than a gimmick. Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, plans to change that. Through the use of "smart" surfaces, they aim to … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls on Smart Interior Surfaces
Concepts & Designs
Design Studio: 1955-57 Chevy, Pt. 2
Last month, The Hog Ring Design Studio debuted two illustrations of a 1955-57 Chevrolet interior that lack color and detail, but provide a solid foundation for you to experiment on top of with various color schemes and stitch patterns. This month, we’re offering two more renditions of the iconic Tri-Five interior. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1955-57 Chevy, Pt. 2
Japan Puts New Spin on Swivel Seats
General Motors' introduction of swivel seats in 1973 made people's heads turn, but these Japanese subway cars put a much cooler spin on the idea. … [Read more...] about Japan Puts New Spin on Swivel Seats
Photo: 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Interior
Check out the interior of this 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero concept car. While the vehicle never made it to production, it’s widely regarded as a motorized work of art – especially its exterior, which was designed by none other than world-renowned car designer Marcello Gandini of now-defunct Italian automaker Gruppo Bertone. … [Read more...] about Photo: 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Interior
Johnson Controls on Autonomous Cars
Automotive news site Just Auto recently published an interesting Q&A with Han Hendriks, vice president of Advanced Product Development & Sales at Johnson Controls — one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors. Among the many interesting questions they asked him was: “How will autonomous driving impact the interior design of future cars?” The question is … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls on Autonomous Cars
Recent Comments