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Step Inside Mercedes’ Self-Driving Car

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The Mercedes-Benz F015 Luxury in Motion is the crème de la crème of self-driving cars. But until now, all we’ve seen of it are renderings, photographs and a few computer-enhanced videos — which don’t provide a lot of insight on its interior. Fortunately, Vincent Nguyen and Chris Davies of tech blog Slash Gear recently got the opportunity to sit in and drive the F015, and … [Read more...] about Step Inside Mercedes’ Self-Driving Car

Self-Driving Cars No Longer a Pipe Dream

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As a website focused on auto upholstery, it's no surprise that we've been closely monitoring the development of interiors for autonomous cars. However, when larger, more mainstream publications start to take notice of how vehicle cabins are changing due to the technology, you know the industry chatter is on the verge of becoming reality. Case in point: The New York Times just … [Read more...] about Self-Driving Cars No Longer a Pipe Dream

Johnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept

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Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, unveiled its Innovation Demonstrator "ID15" concept interior at this week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan — bringing to life many of the design ideas automotive engineers have suggested could one day be featured in the cabins of autonomous vehicles. … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept

Mercedes Debuts the Future of Car Interiors

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The Internet is ablaze with news of Mercedes-Benz's new autonomous car, the F015 Luxury in Motion — especially its interior, which looks more like a living room than a traditional vehicle cabin. Of course, if you've been following The Hog Ring, you already know what the inside of most self-driving concept cars look like. However, it's still cool too see one up close. … [Read more...] about Mercedes Debuts the Future of Car Interiors