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Audi’s ‘Nose Team’ Battles ‘New Car Smell’

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Much has been made of "new car smell," the plastic, possibly toxic aroma that lingers in vehicles fresh off the assembly line. Because many folks can’t stand the odor, automakers and dealers have gone to great lengths to mask or minimize its presence, often resorting to air freshners and sprays that are arguably just as repugnant. Audi, however, has taken the most extreme … [Read more...] about Audi’s ‘Nose Team’ Battles ‘New Car Smell’

Upholstery Lesson 3: Fabrics and Materials

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Harry Weimann, former trimmer-turned-director of operations at WyoTech, is on a mission to turn new folks onto auto upholstery and help rookies and veterans brush up on their skills. To do so, he’s publishing a series of articles in Performance & Hotrod Business magazine that strip the craft down to its basics. His latest installment, "Auto Upholstery 101.3," picks up … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson 3: Fabrics and Materials