Modernizing the interior of a hot rod is no easy task. Auto upholsterers have to carefully balance the desire for contemporary features with the need to stay as period correct as possible, so as not to lose too much of a vehicle's classic appeal. In the search for that sweet spot, Sculpt Garage in San Marcos, Texas, came up with a clever way to hide radio controls in plain … [Read more...] about Photo: Car Ashtray Turned Radio Control
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Faurecia’s New Car Seat Cures Road Rage
Faurecia, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vehicle interior components, recently debuted new car seat technology aimed at detecting and reducing stress levels. In other words, it helps cure road rage. … [Read more...] about Faurecia’s New Car Seat Cures Road Rage
VW Aims to Eliminate Interior Buttons
At a time when automakers are crowding dashboards, steering wheels and center consoles with an abundance of buttons and switches, Volkswagen is looking to eliminate them entirely. … [Read more...] about VW Aims to Eliminate Interior Buttons
Bentley’s Super Expensive Dash Clock
Bentley Motors just announced that its first SUV, the Bentayga, will feature an optional gold and diamond-encrusted dashboard clock worth more than the vehicle itself. … [Read more...] about Bentley’s Super Expensive Dash Clock
How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner
Starlight headliners that create the illusion of a night sky through a combination of fiber optic and LED technology are usually reserved for super luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, some auto trimmers have begun fabricating them for a range of makes and models. One such trimmer is Ryan Nettleton of Exact Art Fabrications in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who told … [Read more...] about How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner
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