Ford unveiled some noteworthy changes this week to the design and engineering of its 2015 Mustang convertible top — which every auto trimmer should know before agreeing to replace one. Among the changes: sound deadening between the top and the pony's new headliner, an additional bow in the top's frame construction and an entirely new motor (hydraulic power is out). … [Read more...] about Redesigning the 2015 Mustang Convertible
Concepts & Designs
Jeep: Vehicle Interiors with ‘Soul’
The look and feel of a cabin shouldn't be an afterthought, nor a wholly separate experience. The best car interiors – whether designed and trimmed by automakers or auto upholstery shops – utilize color and texture to evoke feelings that match a vehicle's intended sense of style and purpose. That's the goal Klaus Busse, Jeep's head of interior design, hopes to achieve with the … [Read more...] about Jeep: Vehicle Interiors with ‘Soul’
What Will Autonomous Interiors Look Like?
With self-driving cars on the horizon, automakers are increasingly asking themselves: How do we design car interiors where operating a vehicle is no longer at the center of the driving experience? Swedish automotive design firm Rinspeed believes it has the answer. … [Read more...] about What Will Autonomous Interiors Look Like?
Car Interiors: Sometimes Less is More
It’s natural for auto trimmers to want to show off all their skills when creating custom interiors, but sometimes that could lead to a cluttered look. … [Read more...] about Car Interiors: Sometimes Less is More
Get a Load of These Custom Truck Seats
I saw a lot of custom interiors at SEMA 2013, but this truck, called "Kosmic Outcast," takes the cake for wildest seats — not just for its upholstery, but because of its strange frame design. … [Read more...] about Get a Load of These Custom Truck Seats
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