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Will We Be Trimming Cars in Fruit Leather?

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Lately it seems researchers are finding new ways to trim car interiors in just about anything — including plastic bottles, pineapple leaves, sugarcane, Christmas trees, newspapers, volcanic rocks, used pants, shredded dollar bills, cow carcasses and, yes, even whale penis skin. Well, now you can add fruit roll-ups to the mix, because student researchers in The Netherlands just … [Read more...] about Will We Be Trimming Cars in Fruit Leather?

Shop Profile: Halvorsen Auto Restyling

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In 1988, Halvorsen Auto Restyling opened its doors in Sebring, Florida with $300, a set of borrowed tools and expertise in only one aspect of the craft, vinyl top repairs. Today, it’s a thriving auto upholstery shop that offers a range of services and enjoys a strong reputation for excellence. In a recent profile for local newspaper Highlands Today, owners Lyle and Erin … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Halvorsen Auto Restyling

Lincoln Introduces 30-Way Power Seats

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Over the last few decades, we’ve seen vehicle seats transform from a simple frame / foam / fabric construction to one of the most complex elements in a cabin. In fact, today it’s common to see a single seat feature power adjustment, lumbar support, massagers, heaters, coolers, speakers and airbags. Well, Lincoln Motor Company just made things even more complicated … [Read more...] about Lincoln Introduces 30-Way Power Seats