Car ashtrays and front bench seats fell into gradual extinction. Will traditional car radios be the next interior feature to go? If in-vehicle audio trends continue the way they are, it’s very possible. … [Read more...] about Traditional Car Radios, RIP?
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Register for Free Roadwire Leather Training
Restylers International, a network of independently owned automobile restyling businesses across the US, has just announced that it’s hosting a free Roadwire Leather Training on June 17 to 19 in Dallas, TX. … [Read more...] about Register for Free Roadwire Leather Training
Cringe at this Velvet Porsche Panamera
Oh no, I think we've stumbled upon a horrendous trend... First, a couple of Russians upholstered the body of their Porsche 924 in orange chenille tufting. Then, US automotive carpet company ACC sponsored a van with diamond pleats on the exterior. Showing them both up, American rapper The Game had the outside of his Ferrari F430 trimmed in leather. Now, a British man with … [Read more...] about Cringe at this Velvet Porsche Panamera
NBM Introduces New Industry Trade Show
National Business Media Inc. (NBM) – parent company to both Restyling and Hotrod & Restoration magazines – has announced its intention to launch a new trade show that will include products and services of interest to auto upholsterers and restylers. … [Read more...] about NBM Introduces New Industry Trade Show
The Upholstery Industry Needs an Award
Before Upholstery Journal (UJ) magazine went out of print, it hosted an annual design and craftsmanship competition for auto, marine and furniture upholsterers. The contest was low key and never drew big players, but was still a lot of fun to participate in. … [Read more...] about The Upholstery Industry Needs an Award
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