At a time when automakers are increasingly focused on improving the quality of their vehicle interiors, it may come as a surprise to learn that some of the world's largest manufacturers of interior components are heading for the hills. They're selling their assets, merging with competitors and even abandoning the car industry altogether. Meanwhile, a slew of no-name … [Read more...] about Interior Manufacturers in State of ‘Turmoil’
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Lear Corp Puts Car Seats on the Runway
If there was any doubt over the growing connection between the automotive and fashion industries, Lear Corporation – which, like Faurecia and Johnson Controls, manufactures car seats – recently staged a fashion show in which models strutted down the runway in outfits made of vehicle upholstery before striking a pose beside car seats. … [Read more...] about Lear Corp Puts Car Seats on the Runway
Faurecia Introduces Flat-Seam Stitching
Faurecia, one of the largest automotive interior-parts manufacturers in the world, is boasting about having developed flat-seam stitching for customizable, high-end automotive seating – done entirely by machine. … [Read more...] about Faurecia Introduces Flat-Seam Stitching
Faurecia’s Oasis Seat is a Spa on Wheels
In last week's article about Faurecia's Urban Rhythm Seat, we also briefly mentioned the company's all-new Oasis Seat – which, among other features, comes equipped with surround-sound speakers in the headrest and 20 massage cells positioned from neck to calf. … [Read more...] about Faurecia’s Oasis Seat is a Spa on Wheels
Faurecia to Debut Urban Rhythm Seat
Faurecia, one of the largest automotive interior parts manufacturers in the world, is set to debut it's all-new Urban Rhythm Seat at the upcoming 2012 LA Auto Show. The seat, which functions like nothing we've seen before, is designed to self adjust, so as to maximize occupant comfort. … [Read more...] about Faurecia to Debut Urban Rhythm Seat
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