An executive at Lear Corporation, one of the world's largest auto parts manufacturers, recently admitted that car seats are uncomfortable by design, and revealed plans on how his company finally plans to remedy the issue. … [Read more...] about Lear: Seats are Uncomfortable by Design
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Elon Musk Says Everyone Needs to Relax
There's been a lot of speculation about how self-driving cars will look, especially on the inside. But Elon Musk, the genius behind Tesla Motors and the aerospace program SpaceX, says everyone needs to relax because cabins aren't going to change all that much. … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Says Everyone Needs to Relax
The Future of Leather is Already Here
Last week's WardsAuto Interiors Conference in Detroit, Michigan, hosted a panel titled "The Future of Premium Materials," during which industry leaders discussed various fabrics, including leather. … [Read more...] about The Future of Leather is Already Here
Leaving a Legacy: Porter Auto Trim
After 40 years of doing automotive upholstery, Don of Porter Auto Trim in San Francisco, California, closed up shop in 2012 and moved to Alabama with his wife. … [Read more...] about Leaving a Legacy: Porter Auto Trim
Trimmers Named to List of Curious Jobs
What do auto trimmers and car sniffers have in common? Both just made Spanish automaker SEAT's list of "The Five Most Curious Professions in the Auto Industry." … [Read more...] about Trimmers Named to List of Curious Jobs
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