You've heard of touch-sensitive fabrics and digital dashboards, but how about touch-sensitive dashboards? The new Lexus LF-CC features just that – a full-on driver interface that works like an iPhone. … [Read more...] about Lexus LF-CC Features Touch-Screen Dash
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Photo: Hand-Carved Wooden Dashboard
We've seen some wacky car interiors, but this Russian Lada with a hand-carved wooden dashboard takes the cake! According to Autoevolution, a Ukrainian man whittled it out of a single block of wood. He made the steering wheel as well. … [Read more...] about Photo: Hand-Carved Wooden Dashboard
Custom Dashboards Made to Order
Most auto trimmers have the knowledge and skills to wrap a dashboard in leather, but not many can create an entire custom dash from scratch. While auto upholstery is certainly a multi-discipline trade, few trimmers have the fiberglass and metal-shaping expertise to tackle such a daunting task. Fortunately, there are companies from which auto trimmers can order custom … [Read more...] about Custom Dashboards Made to Order
Vehicle Dashboards as Modern Art
As automakers continue to push the boundaries of interior design, it's not surprising to see the public transition from viewing the cabin as just another place to sit to a form of modern art. And why not? Most already view vehicle exteriors in this way. Pop culture magazine Out of Order recently took a look at these emerging masterpieces – focusing specifically on the … [Read more...] about Vehicle Dashboards as Modern Art
How to Expertly Wrap a Cracked Dash
At some point, nearly every classic car suffers a cracked dash. But finding reproduction or pristine original parts for rare cars can be extremely difficult. What’s more, repairing and recovering dashes can be a challenge for even the most experienced trimmers because of the complex curves and sharp edges. Thankfully, there are folks like Roy Keith of Roy Keith Classics … [Read more...] about How to Expertly Wrap a Cracked Dash
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