Bentley Motors, renowned for its luxurious wood trim, is turning stateside for its first new veneer in five years. The British automaker plans to source wood from American Red Gum trees that grow in Mississippi. … [Read more...] about Bentley Looks to Mississippi for Veneers
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GAC Motor Debuts Onboard Bonsai Tree
Why? Why? Why are automakers starting to incorporate plants into their interior designs? In the last two months, Rinspeed unveiled a vehicle with an onboard radish garden, BMW began using living moss for sound insulation, and now GAC Motor has planted a Bonsai tree in a center console. … [Read more...] about GAC Motor Debuts Onboard Bonsai Tree
A Visit to Bentley Motors’ Wood Shop
Bentley Motors is renowned for its luxurious cabins, which are often upholstered in supple leather and adorned in exotic wood. In a previous episode of "Inside Bentley," Drive TV paid a visit to the British automaker's impressive leather workshop. In this episode, they visit it's wood shop to see how veneer trim is made. … [Read more...] about A Visit to Bentley Motors’ Wood Shop
Instagram Highlight: WoodWrite
If you're a fan of wood paneling and trim, check out Jeffrey Bütt of WoodWrite in Chicago, Illinois. His boutique woodworking shop creates custom wood dashboard kits and interior component for a range of vehicles. … [Read more...] about Instagram Highlight: WoodWrite
Rolls-Royce’s Hand-Inlaid Wood Trim
Not to be outdone by Bugatti,which recently unveiled a Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse with images hand-painted on its interior, Rolls-Royce just debuted a special-edition Phantom sedan that features hand-inlaid wood trim in the shape of various cityscapes. … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce’s Hand-Inlaid Wood Trim
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