William Clay Ford, last surviving grandchild of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford, passed away early this month. To honor his legacy as an automotive design maven, Ford is establishing a scholarship fund aimed at supporting the next generation of vehicle designers — including college students majoring in industrial design who intend to use their degrees to create car … [Read more...] about Ford to Establish Auto Design Scholarship
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Shop Profile: JS Custom Interiors
In Just 10 years, JS Custom Interiors of Salt Lake City, UT has transformed itself from a part-time gig based in shop owner Justin Stephens’ garage to one of the country’s premier custom hot rod interior shops — winning many of the industry’s most prestigious awards and featured in countless magazines. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: JS Custom Interiors
Leather Interiors: Is Brown the New Black?
A recent article published by The Hollywood Reporter cites designers at BMW and Cadillac calling brown leather interiors the new fad in cabin design — bumping black leather, the perennial winner, out of the picture. … [Read more...] about Leather Interiors: Is Brown the New Black?
VW’s Multivan Alltrack Concept Hinge Seam
If you thought Faurecia’s flat-seam stitch was something special, get a load of this hinge seam featured on the new Volkswagen Multivan Alltrack Concept — it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. … [Read more...] about VW’s Multivan Alltrack Concept Hinge Seam
Leather Seat Covers that Won’t Burn You
How often do customers come to your auto upholstery shop asking for cloth seat covers because leather and vinyl ones get too hot under the summer sun? Well, that may soon be a thing of the past. New Zealand tannery Tasman Tanning is investing millions of dollars to develop "cool hides" — genuine leather that doesn't get hot. If successful, they say it could become an … [Read more...] about Leather Seat Covers that Won’t Burn You
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