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Find Out What’s New at Electron Top

May 13, 2016 By Nadeem

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Check out the May 2016 issue of Electron Top's newsletter "Keep in Touch!" for the latest product news, some thoughts on quality manufacturing and a special ode to mothers everywhere. … [Read more...] about Find Out What’s New at Electron Top

Ready or Not, Glowing Fabric is Coming

May 12, 2016 By Nadeem

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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

Turning a VW Beetle into Furniture

May 11, 2016 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - McMurdo 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 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

May 10, 2016 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Johnson Controls ID15 Concept Interior

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

May 9, 2016 By Nadeem

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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

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