If you love the way wood trim looks inside a vehicle, but hate how heavy and expensive it is, Korean supplier Seoyon says it has the solution: cork. … [Read more...] about Forget Wood Trim. The Future is Cork.
Green Upholstery
Land Rover is Moving Away from Leather
Land Rover made headlines in 2017 when design director Gerry McGovern proclaimed his dislike for leather and said the automaker would soon be moving away from using hides altogether. … [Read more...] about Land Rover is Moving Away from Leather
Bentley to Trim Cars in Jellyfish Leather
Bentley Motors is renowned for upholstering its cars in 20 premium hides, but that soon may change. The luxury automaker just announced plans to offer a vegan option in which leather will be replaced with fabric made from mushrooms and jellyfish. … [Read more...] about Bentley to Trim Cars in Jellyfish Leather
Haartz sets a high bar for ‘green companies’
As the effects of climate change become increasingly obvious, manufacturers and suppliers in our industry are taking more steps to limit their environmental footprints. One of those companies is already way ahead of the curve: The Haartz Corporation. … [Read more...] about Haartz sets a high bar for ‘green companies’
Rinspeed’s In-Cabin Garden still a Mystery
Swiss automaker Rinspeed caused a lot of folks to scratch their heads last year when it introduced its Oasis concept, which includes an in-cabin radish garden. Finally, after months of silence, someone involved in the project has taken a crack at explaining the quirky feature. … [Read more...] about Rinspeed’s In-Cabin Garden still a Mystery
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