The latest addition to our "Dream Garage" series is a tool that makes organizing an auto upholstery shop’s fabric and vinyl rolls a breeze. The Polymaster PM-II 180 is an automatic measuring and rolling machine that no fantasy shop should be without. … [Read more...] about Dream Garage: Fabric Rolling Machine
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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
Electron Wishes You a Happy Father’s Day
Kimmy, office manager at Electron Top, celebrates Father's Day in the latest issue of their monthly newsletter "Keep in Touch!" by paying homage to her late dad Fred W. Strauss Jr., an all-around great father and founder of one of the world's leading convertible top companies. … [Read more...] about Electron Wishes You a Happy Father’s Day
Smart Fabric Makes Airbags More Effective
If you think smart fabrics are just a fad, think again. Automakers and technology firms are continuing to develop textiles with electronic components woven into their fibers that will make car interiors more convenient and safe. The latest is BeBop Sensors, which is manufacturing a seat lining that measures a vehicle occupant's height, weight and movement in real-time in order … [Read more...] about Smart Fabric Makes Airbags More Effective
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