In part one of our three-part interview series with Ish Jimenez, master trimmer and former star of MTV’s hit show "Pimp My Ride," he told us all about his humble beginnings — starting as a troubled kid in South Central Los Angeles, who was forced to work in his uncle’s auto upholstery shop to stay out of trouble, to becoming a world-famous auto upholsterer. … [Read more...] about Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 2
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Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 1
Ish Jimenez, master trimmer and former star of MTV’s hit television show "Pimp My Ride," singlehandedly made auto upholstery cool again. … [Read more...] about Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 1
Dodge Brothers Upholstery Assembly Line
Check out this beautiful photo taken in 1915 of an upholstery assembly line at the Dodge Brothers Motor Company auto plant in Hamtramck, Michigan. … [Read more...] about Dodge Brothers Upholstery Assembly Line
Survey Highlights In-Demand Car Features
Today, more than ever before, new car buyers are willing to spend extra cash to improve and upgrade their vehicle interiors. In fact, a new survey by research and consulting firm AutoPacifica shows that of the 10 most in-demand car features, five are interior related and the top two are seat specific. … [Read more...] about Survey Highlights In-Demand Car Features
Rolls-Royce Dawn: The Quietest Convertible
The 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn made its North American debut at last week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, where critics praised it for being the world’s quietest convertible vehicle — thanks, in large part, to its Haartz soft-top. … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce Dawn: The Quietest Convertible
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