Auto trimmers know what goes into restoring and custom fabricating a car's interior. But did you ever wonder what an automaker goes through to design it in the first place? Toronto's Metro published an interesting piece today about Mercedes-Benz's development process for the 2012 M-Class SUV's interior cabin. As you'll read, the level of R&D that goes into designing one of … [Read more...]
How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?
Until recently, the scope of eco-friendly cars was limited to those that are good on gas or run on an alternative source of power (like electricity). However, recent innovations have extended the definition of what is eco-friendly to cars that are composed of natural and recycled materials - both outside and in. Dave Roos of the Discovery Channel recently published a short, but … [Read more...]
Shop Profile: Johnny’s Auto Trim
It's always interesting to read about other auto trim shops - especially the challenges that they face and the opportunities they're presented with. In the field of auto upholstery, there's a lot we can learn from one another - which is exactly why shop profiles, like this one about Johnny's Auto Trim, are so helpful. … [Read more...]
The Cowhide Convertible Top
Ted Stillwell of The Leavenworth Times, a local newspaper in Kansas, recently glanced through a periodical that was published in 1933 to learn about life during the Great Depression. Among the many articles he read, one was about a fella who, to save money, made his own convertible top for a Ford Model-T... out of cowhide. … [Read more...]
RIP – The Front Bench Seat
The Detroit Free Press recently published an interesting article about the approaching demise of the six-passenger sedan. As it stands now, the Chevrolet Impala is the last American sedan to feature a front bench seat. Every other sedan sports two buckets. According to the article, a change in consumer taste and interior innovations are to blame. The Detroit Free Press warns, … [Read more...]