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What Killed the Front Bench Seat?

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In 2011, we published an article lamenting the imminent death of the front bench seat. Three years later the Chevrolet Impala, the last U.S. sedan with a front bench seat, was redesigned with two front buckets and no bench option. Jalopnik recently published an article explaining why the classic seat is no more. It's a must-read for all automotive history buffs. … [Read more...] about What Killed the Front Bench Seat?

Take Advantage of Demand for Better Seats

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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