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Archives for March 2013

G-Power’s Monochromatic BMW M6

March 29, 2013 by Nadeem

G-Power, a German tuning and restyling company, recently published photos of a BMW M6 with a custom, monochromatic grey-on-grey cabin it’s calling “one of the fastest automobile interiors in the world”. … [Read more...] about G-Power’s Monochromatic BMW M6

Photo: S-Class Active Perfuming System

March 27, 2013 by Nadeem

If Mercedes-Benz can help it, you'll never have to work in a disgusting car interior again. That's because the German automaker's 2014 S-Class features an Active Perfuming System in the glove box, designed to keep cabins smelling fresh and fantastic. … [Read more...] about Photo: S-Class Active Perfuming System

Reminder: SEMA Scholarship Deadline

March 27, 2013 by Nadeem

If you'd like to be considered for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, submit your applications ASAP – as the deadline to apply is this Friday, March 29. … [Read more...] about Reminder: SEMA Scholarship Deadline

Hiring Auto Trimmers With Soft Skills

March 26, 2013 by Naseem

It’s no surprise that many auto upholstery shops have struggled to hire new talent. This is, after all, a highly specialized trade. According to Harry Weimann – director of education at WyoTech Blairsville and owner of Weimann’s Interiors in Delmont, PA – hiring new employees may be even more of a challenge than we think. … [Read more...] about Hiring Auto Trimmers With Soft Skills

Boss Custom Interiors Wins the Ridler

March 25, 2013 by Nadeem

Congratulations are in order for Joel Mattix, owner and operator of Boss Custom Interiors in Evansdale, IA. He is the trimmer behind "Checkered Past" – the 1940 Ford Coupe that won the 50th annual Ridler Award at the 2013 Detroit Autorama held earlier this month in Detroit. … [Read more...] about Boss Custom Interiors Wins the Ridler

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