There's a reason why car seats have advanced more in the last 20 years than they have in the rest of automotive history combined. Car buyers are sick and tired of sitting in bare cabins with limited comfort and functionality. They're voicing their dissatisfaction to automakers, who are being forced to respond with better designs. Interested in the trend, The Wall Street … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Demand for Better Seats
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Electron Wishes You a Happy Father’s Day
Kimmy, office manager at Electron Top, celebrates Father's Day in the latest issue of their monthly newsletter "Keep in Touch!" by paying homage to her late dad Fred W. Strauss Jr., an all-around great father and founder of one of the world's leading convertible top companies. … [Read more...] about Electron Wishes You a Happy Father’s Day
Smart Fabric Makes Airbags More Effective
If you think smart fabrics are just a fad, think again. Automakers and technology firms are continuing to develop textiles with electronic components woven into their fibers that will make car interiors more convenient and safe. The latest is BeBop Sensors, which is manufacturing a seat lining that measures a vehicle occupant's height, weight and movement in real-time in order … [Read more...] about Smart Fabric Makes Airbags More Effective
2016 Convertible of the Year: SL65 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG was just named "Convertible of the Year" at the sixth annual "Topless in Miami" convertible competition. The event, sponsored by The Haartz Corporation and organized by the Southern Automotive Media Association, was held on June 2 at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. … [Read more...] about 2016 Convertible of the Year: SL65 AMG
Wrapping a Bentley Steering Wheel
Believe it or not, wrapping the Mulsanne’s steering wheel in leather is such a complex task that only four trimmers at Bentley Motors know how to do it. National Geographic highlights two of those craftsmen in a recent documentary titled "Ultimate Factories: Bentley Mulsanne." … [Read more...] about Wrapping a Bentley Steering Wheel
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