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How Mobile Electronics Shape Interiors

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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

Opel Debuts Affordable Starlight Headliner

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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

Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs

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A shortage in the world's supply of leather has caused ripple effects throughout the auto upholstery industry – most notably, an increase in the price of quality hides. While most industry insiders – from tanneries to trim shops – are at the mercy of cattle farmers, one company is working to sever our reliance on animals once and for all. No, I'm not talking about faux … [Read more...] about Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs

UAE’s Growing Culture of Custom Cars

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known the world over for its love of everything wild and extravagant – and car interiors are no exception. Local news source 7 Days in Dubai recently published an article highlighting just how over-the-top Emiratees like their cars. The extent to which they demand their interiors stand out will leave you amazed; and quite possibly intrigued to … [Read more...] about UAE’s Growing Culture of Custom Cars