If you think the glowing fabric in Johnson Controls' "ID15" interior is just another fruitless concept, think again. Roch de Preneuf, director of business development at EFI Lighting, gave a talk at this week's WardsAuto Interiors Conference in Detroit, Michigan, where he unveiled that his firm is developing a similar technology and eager to push it to market. … [Read more...] about Ready or Not, Glowing Fabric is Coming
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Turning a VW Beetle into Furniture
What's a battered 1974 Volkswagen Beetle parts car worth to you? British upcycler Max McMurdo recently bought one for $1,000 and transformed it into 25 different pieces of furniture — including an entire living room set — which he ultimately sold for $7,200. … [Read more...] about Turning a VW Beetle into Furniture
Photo: ID15 Concept’s Glowing Door Panels
Johnson Controls' "ID15" concept interior has been turning heads since its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Although most of the attention has been on the interior's innovative design, the fabrics and materials used are just as impressive. Case in point: Check out the glowing fabric on its door panels. … [Read more...] about Photo: ID15 Concept’s Glowing Door Panels
Save Big This Month at Kee Auto Top
Check out Kee Auto Top's May 2016 newsletter for the latest sales and promotions on convertible tops! As always, it also features a helpful "Trimmer Tip." … [Read more...] about Save Big This Month at Kee Auto Top
6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable
As the public becomes increasingly concerned about animal and environmental rights, auto upholsterers may face questions about the ethics and sustainability of using genuine leather. It’s up to us to dispel myths and educate customers on why leather is, and has been for millennia, an ethical and sustainable product. … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable
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