Like artists who keep track of who owns their works and where they're displayed, auto trimmers can now trace the whereabouts of vehicles that they've worked on and get in touch with current owners. Check My Ride, a new social networking site, provides the service free of charge. All you need is the car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). … [Read more...] about Track Cars That You’ve Worked On
51 Interiors Vie for Ward’s 10 Best
As if you need another reason to register for the Ward's Auto Interiors Conference, it's being reported that a record 51 vehicles will be vying for a place in the event's annual "Ward's 10 Best Interiors" competition. Given market trends, it's not surprising that many of those competing are small cars - like the Fiat 500, Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze. … [Read more...] about 51 Interiors Vie for Ward’s 10 Best
Brabus iBusiness: an iPad on Wheels
At the risk of sounding like a hipster snob, I'm obsessed with Apple products. I own an iPod, iPhone, Macbook Pro and am seriously considering the iPad 2. So, I suppose, it's not all that strange that I'm obsessed with the new Brabus iBusiness 2.0 - an Apple-powered luxury office on wheels. … [Read more...] about Brabus iBusiness: an iPad on Wheels
Leather Interiors: Rolls-Royce Style
Want to sit inside something outrageous? Check out the Rolls-Royce Phantom - which I recently had the opportunity to test drive. According to the company rep who handed me the keys, the luxurious sedan features a cashmere-blend headliner and is trimmed in 15 to 18 hides of Bavarian bull (Rolls-Royce doesn't use cow hide because female cattle are prone to getting stretch marks … [Read more...] about Leather Interiors: Rolls-Royce Style
The Problem With DIY Upholstery
Ever have a customer come to your shop with a project that he first tried to do himself, only to wind up butchering it instead? It's usually pretty funny. More often than not, the materials are subpar, the craftsmanship is shoddy and the mistakes are amateur - all, of course, for good reason. While there certainly is no shame in trying, I've always wondered what it is about … [Read more...] about The Problem With DIY Upholstery
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