Once strictly a product of the aftermarket, racing seats have become so popular that automakers are installing them in production vehicles. But as cool as they are, racing seats present certain challenges to auto upholsterers — which is why it’s always a good idea to sketch out a game plan before making a single stitch. To help you do just that, we’ve added a racing-style … [Read more...] about Design Studio: Racing Style Bucket Seats
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Albright’s Supply Inventory System in Action
Industry leaders have been raving all year about the state-of-the-art inventory system that Albright’s Supply has developed and installed at their warehouse in Corinth, Mississippi. So when we visited in October for their "Open House" event, it was at the top of our list of things to see. … [Read more...] about Albright’s Supply Inventory System in Action
Photo: Bugatti’s Laser-Engraved Panels
Check out the door panels in the Bugatti Veyron Meo Costantini — which, of course, was built in honor of the legendary 1920s car racer who bore the same name. … [Read more...] about Photo: Bugatti’s Laser-Engraved Panels
Upholstery Lesson 1: Tools and Supplies
Sometimes it's good to get back to basics — which is exactly what Harry Weimann has started to do in his regular "Interior Insights" column for Performance & Hotrod Business magazine. For 2015, the former trimmer-turned-director of operations at WyoTech is shifting focus from writing about the business of auto upholstery to teaching people how to do it. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson 1: Tools and Supplies
Jaguar Introduces Transparent Pillars
Speaking of transparent car interiors, check out the new Jaguar/Land Rover 360° Urban Windscreen — which, through a clever use of exterior cameras and interior projectors, allows drivers to see right through every one of the vehicle's pillars, putting an end to blind spots. … [Read more...] about Jaguar Introduces Transparent Pillars
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