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Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats

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Once a brand and style of bucket seat only auto trimmers and car enthusiasts knew, Recaro has grown to become the auto industry's preeminent manufacturer of sport seats. While you can still buy its products in the after-market, the German company has landed a number of lucrative deals to supply its seats directly to automakers and even produces a line of racing-style baby car … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats

Profile: Blaine Jenkins of General Motors

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The Desert Sun recently published a short, but interesting profile on Blaine Jenkins, an old school automotive interior designer who launched his career with General Motors in the 1950's. As you can imagine, he has a lot of great stories to tell — and even had a hand in designing the cabins of some of America's most iconic cars, including the Corvette. … [Read more...] about Profile: Blaine Jenkins of General Motors

The Benefits of Trimming Cars in Alcantara

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The Detroit News recently published an article highlighting the benefits of trimming vehicles in Alcantara as opposed to leather. The piece doesn't shed a lot of new light on the fabric — especially for auto trimmers already familiar with it. However, it does provide a bit of interesting background on where Alcantara comes from, and why car owners should consider requesting it. … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Trimming Cars in Alcantara