Long gone are the days when the only mobile electronics that auto trimmers had to contend with were map lights, power seats and sunroofs. Today's interiors are more electronic, digitized and complex than ever before – and we've only begun to scratch the surface of what's to come. Automotive Megatrends, a new online magazine, recently published an interesting article … [Read more...] about How Mobile Electronics Shape Interiors
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Opel Debuts Affordable Starlight Headliner
At the WardsAuto Interiors Conference held earlier this year, industry leaders hinted that automakers may soon forgo dome lights in favor of multiple LED lamps – a possible precursor to LED-laden headliner boards like that found in the Rolls Royce Phantom. They weren't kidding. German automaker Opel has just introduced the first budget-priced car to feature a … [Read more...] about Opel Debuts Affordable Starlight Headliner
Lexus LF-CC Features Touch-Screen Dash
You've heard of touch-sensitive fabrics and digital dashboards, but how about touch-sensitive dashboards? The new Lexus LF-CC features just that – a full-on driver interface that works like an iPhone. … [Read more...] about Lexus LF-CC Features Touch-Screen Dash
Audi Introduces Digital Rear-View Mirrors
Audi has become the first major automaker to put digital rear-view mirrors into production. The feature – which is based off of popular backup camera technology – is set to debut on its all-new electric R8 e-tron. … [Read more...] about Audi Introduces Digital Rear-View Mirrors
Use of LEDs to Rise in Car Interiors by 2016
According to a recent study, ambient LED lighting will significantly alter the look and feel of car interiors within the next few years – a trend that will affect the work of auto trim shops. … [Read more...] about Use of LEDs to Rise in Car Interiors by 2016
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