General Motors has issued a recall for nearly 54,000 Cadillac CTS sedans equipped with seat heaters that the automaker says could set the vehicle's interior on fire. … [Read more...] about GM Recalls CTS Over Flaming Seat Heaters
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DuPont and the Rise of Faux Leather
Tired of seeing luxury cars trimmed in faux leather? Blame DuPont. According to Atlas Obscura, an online travel and history magazine, the chemical giant is largely responsible for introducing fake hides to the auto industry. … [Read more...] about DuPont and the Rise of Faux Leather
How GMC and Buick Design Car Interiors
Most automakers agree that the most difficult element of a vehicle to design, engineer and build is its interior. Success is only achieved if it's functional, practical, safe, high-tech, attractive and comfortable for every passenger. What's more, automakers face the added challenge of forecasting drivers' preferences long in advance, as it can take years for an interior to go … [Read more...] about How GMC and Buick Design Car Interiors
GM Once Experimented with Fashion Tops
In 1961, General Motors sought to differentiate itself from the competition by offering fashionable convertible tops in a variety of patterns, including polka dots, houndstooth and even floral print. … [Read more...] about GM Once Experimented with Fashion Tops
How Women Helped Shape Auto Interiors
The automotive interior industry is dominated by men, but women have long played an integral role in its growth and development. In fact, they've been influential as industrial sewing machine operators, auto upholsterers, business owners, textile innovators and even cabin designers. Fastlane, an automotive blog run by General Motors, recently published an interesting … [Read more...] about How Women Helped Shape Auto Interiors
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