Wrap your head around this: Chinese people hate the smell of genuine leather. Not all of them, of course, but enough that luxury automakers are actually demanding odorless hides to crack the market of 1.3 billion people, according to Automotive News. … [Read more...] about Chinese People Hate the Smell of Leather
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Yes, the Grass Soft Top is Back!
In April 2014, German automaker Opel pranked customers with the unveiling of a new car featuring real grass upholstery. Of course, it was an April Fool's Day joke. However, at least one person appears to have taken the gag seriously. … [Read more...] about Yes, the Grass Soft Top is Back!
Kia to Sell Upholstery-Optional Rio
Thanks to its record-low price, the 2016 Nissan Versa is dominating the affordable car market. But with the U.S. economy still down and automakers needing to increase sales, some marquees are eliminating basic features to decrease their prices and compete with the Versa for the position of most affordable new car in America. One such brand is Kia Motors, which just announced … [Read more...] about Kia to Sell Upholstery-Optional Rio
Auto Upholsterer Turns CA Serial Killer
I always said that auto upholstery professionals were underrepresented on television, but I never meant for them to be profiled like this: ABC premiered new crime drama "Wicked City" last month, in which the main character is a "manager of an auto upholstery shop by day and a sadistic killer by night." … [Read more...] about Auto Upholsterer Turns CA Serial Killer
Domino’s Creates Ultimate Delivery Car
I know this going to sound super weird, but Chevrolet, Roush Enterprises and Domino's Pizza recently teamed up to create the ultimate delivery car, and the interior sounds pretty cool. … [Read more...] about Domino’s Creates Ultimate Delivery Car
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