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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Photo: Paint-Soaked Maserati Interior
Think you’re having a bad day? Imagine how the owner of this Maserati feels. … [Read more...] about Photo: Paint-Soaked Maserati Interior
Audi’s ‘Nose Team’ Battles ‘New Car Smell’
Much has been made of "new car smell," the plastic, possibly toxic aroma that lingers in vehicles fresh off the assembly line. Because many folks can’t stand the odor, automakers and dealers have gone to great lengths to mask or minimize its presence, often resorting to air freshners and sprays that are arguably just as repugnant. Audi, however, has taken the most extreme … [Read more...] about Audi’s ‘Nose Team’ Battles ‘New Car Smell’
Nauga Added to Endangered Species List
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Wednesday placed the nauga on its list of endangered species, sparking fears throughout the auto upholstery industry that access to its beloved hide may soon be restricted. … [Read more...] about Nauga Added to Endangered Species List
Idaho Woman Chews Police Car Seat
It's not uncommon for customers to ask auto trimmers to repair car seats that have been chewed apart by dogs. But when the culprit is a woman, we file that story under The Hog Ring's "Odd News" category. … [Read more...] about Idaho Woman Chews Police Car Seat
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