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When Bears Attack (Car Interiors) 1

February 1, 2013 By Nadeem

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a bear found its way into a car? One man in Alberta, Canada found out after a three-year-old grizzly mistakenly locked itself inside of his 2010 Toyota Sequoia. … [Read more...] about When Bears Attack (Car Interiors) 1

Dartz to Trim SUV in Whale Penis Leather

January 28, 2013 By Nadeem

Dartz Motorz Company, a Latvia-based manufacturer of luxury armored cars, is once again making headlines for offering customers the option to trim their cars in leather made from a whale's penis. … [Read more...] about Dartz to Trim SUV in Whale Penis Leather

Photo: An Eco-Friendly Soft Top?

December 22, 2012 By Nadeem

While Ford is dumping loads of money and resources into developing new interior fabrics made from plants, the owner of this Volkswagen Jetta has taken a more organic approach. … [Read more...] about Photo: An Eco-Friendly Soft Top?

28 Gymnasts Stuffed in a Mini Cooper

November 27, 2012 By Nadeem

With new vehicles getting smaller and people's waistlines getting bigger, it's becoming increasingly more difficult to squeeze into cars. No one knows this better than auto trimmers, who spend a lot of time working in cramped backseats. Despite our years of experience, 28 gymnasts from Sussex, England recently put us to shame by becoming the Guinness World Record holders for … [Read more...] about 28 Gymnasts Stuffed in a Mini Cooper

Nissan: Baby Skin, Fingers and Bacon

November 9, 2012 By Nadeem

Last week, Nissan likened a new fabric that it's developing to fake baby skin – setting the blogosphere ablaze with morbid imagery and snarky comments. The automaker, however, doesn’t seem phased. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Nissan reiterated the analogy and even took it to new levels of weird – boasting about an “artificial finger” and upholstering cars … [Read more...] about Nissan: Baby Skin, Fingers and Bacon

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