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Volkswagen is Making Faux Leather from Coffee Beans

February 20, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Among the many sustainable materials that Volkswagen is experimenting with is a faux leather made from coffee bean skins. … [Read more...] about Volkswagen is Making Faux Leather from Coffee Beans

VW Wants to Upholster Cars in AppleSkin

November 25, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how about trimmers? … [Read more...] about VW Wants to Upholster Cars in AppleSkin

The Amazing Story Behind Volkswagen’s Plaid Upholstery

October 10, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Volkswagen’s plaid upholstery has made a huge comeback, and is even influencing the interiors of other makes and models. But do you know how the style originated? … [Read more...] about The Amazing Story Behind Volkswagen’s Plaid Upholstery

This Robot Can Install a Headliner Board

March 19, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

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For the first time ever, an auto manufacturing plant is using robotics to install a headliner board in cars. … [Read more...] about This Robot Can Install a Headliner Board

The VW Sedric is a ‘lounge on wheels’

March 24, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Sedric, Volkswagen’s first self-driving concept car, looks like a giant, ugly caterpillar. But it’s bright yellow pseudo-bench seat is downright gorgeous. … [Read more...] about The VW Sedric is a ‘lounge on wheels’

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