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!
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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
When Bears Attack (Car Interiors) 2
As strange as it seems, we come across a lot of stories about bears shredding car interiors. Apparently, it’s not that uncommon for one to open a car door in search of food and mistakenly lock itself inside — especially in the U.S. Northwest and Canada. That’s exactly what happened to Ellen Stolpe’s Toyota Camry on a recent visit to Montana’s Mount Maurice. … [Read more...] about When Bears Attack (Car Interiors) 2
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