An executive at Lear Corporation, one of the world's largest auto parts manufacturers, recently admitted that car seats are uncomfortable by design, and revealed plans on how his company finally plans to remedy the issue. … [Read more...] about Lear: Seats are Uncomfortable by Design
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Automakers Race for the Ultimate Car Seat
After decades of ignoring vehicle interiors, automakers are locked in a race to see which can invent and patent the ultimate car seat — and they're pulling out all the stops. BBC Autos, which recently profiled the rivalry, says marquees have gone beyond the car seat in search of the greatest "seating experience." … [Read more...] about Automakers Race for the Ultimate Car Seat
Take Advantage of Demand for Better Seats
There's a reason why car seats have advanced more in the last 20 years than they have in the rest of automotive history combined. Car buyers are sick and tired of sitting in bare cabins with limited comfort and functionality. They're voicing their dissatisfaction to automakers, who are being forced to respond with better designs. Interested in the trend, The Wall Street … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Demand for Better Seats
Lincoln Introduces 30-Way Power Seats
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
Photo: Renault Zoe Concept Seats
Car seat or toilet seat? No one really knows except for French automaker Renault, which featured this unique design in Zoe, a five-door super-mini electric car concept it introduced in 2005. … [Read more...] about Photo: Renault Zoe Concept Seats
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