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Is Piano Black Interior Trim Finally Dying Off?

November 26, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

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That wretched piano black interior trim that no one seems to like in their cars is finally dying off, according to a rant by The Autopian. … [Read more...] about Is Piano Black Interior Trim Finally Dying Off?

Are Piano Black and Carbon Fiber Trim Played Out?

November 29, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Zac Palmer, a writer for Autoblog, is sick and tired of piano black and carbon fiber trim — and thinks you should be too. … [Read more...] about Are Piano Black and Carbon Fiber Trim Played Out?

The Jaguar XE Won’t Have Any Plastic Trim

April 24, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

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After being railed by automotive critics for the 2019 Jaguar XE's interior, which featured exposed hard plastic trim, Design Director Ian Callum says the automaker won't make that mistake again. … [Read more...] about The Jaguar XE Won’t Have Any Plastic Trim

Say Goodbye to Squeaky Car Interiors

July 18, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Dow Performance Silicones has developed a new silicone-based additive that OEM manufacturers can add to interior plastic trim to make it squeak-proof. … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Squeaky Car Interiors

Chevy Proudly Embraces Cheap Plastics

September 19, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

While most automakers are busy trying to mask their cheap plastic interiors in order to make them look high-end, Chevy has decided to take a different approach. At a recent press event for it's 2013 Spark, a Chevrolet executive told the crowd that Spark drivers will get what they pay for – which, priced at $12,245, isn't much. … [Read more...] about Chevy Proudly Embraces Cheap Plastics

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