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2013 WardsAuto Interiors Conference: Floor Shots

This year's WardsAuto Interiors Conference was held May 22 at The Henry hotel in Dearborn, MI. The sold-out event delivered compelling keynote speeches and panel sessions, celebrated winners of Ward's 10 Best Interiors and honored student designs from the College for Creative Studies.
May 24, 2013

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Cultural Progressives, And Bessie, Part of Lincoln Rebirth

Lincoln’s product marketing manager explains the importance of “cultural progressives” who enjoy new experiences and a good meal. They even like to know where the butter comes from....More
May 24, 2013

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Student Designers Get Spotlight at WardsAuto Interiors Conference

In the fourth annual WardsAuto Interiors Student Design Competition, three students from Detroit’s College for Creative Studies are recognized for exceptional work....More
May 23, 2013

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Mercedes: Flexibility With App Developers, Drivers Key to In-Car Tech

What all drivers have in common is a need to feel connected to their vehicles, but they also demand not to be distracted by them, a top executive says....More
May 22, 2013

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Innovative Interior Materials Can Cut Vehicle Weight, Experts Say

Newly developed “smart” textiles that can automatically heat and cool themselves could replace the thermo-conductive layers currently used by auto makers....More
May 22, 2013

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For Jeep Designers, Thinking Out of Box Sometimes Means Getting Out of Town

Road trips to China, Morocco can be inspirational, interior chief Robert Walker says....More
May 22, 2013

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Inspiration Key to Crafting Vehicle Interiors, Top Ford Designer Says

Amko Leenarts, Ford’s global interior-design chief, says the influx of technology into today’s vehicles creates challenges such as finding space for the different components....More
May 22, 2013

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Reporter Notebook: Crouching by Design

WardsAuto writers pass along the buzz at this week’s WardsAuto Interior Conference being held in Dearborn, MI....More
May 22, 2013

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Interior Lighting Takes Lead Role

Experts agree lighting must be integrated into the design process earlier, so it complements the styling pillars of a particular vehicle program....More
May 22, 2013

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New Innovations, Ways of Thinking, Make for More Expensive-Looking Interiors

Lear, Inteva and Mazda executives detail ways their companies are achieving the high-end look U.S. new-car buyers increasingly are demanding....More

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2013 WardsAuto Interiors Conference: Floor Shots

Cultural Progressives, And Bessie, Part of Lincoln Rebirth

Student Designers Get Spotlight at WardsAuto Interiors Conference

Mercedes: Flexibility With App Developers, Drivers Key to In-Car Tech

Innovative Interior Materials Can Cut Vehicle Weight, Experts Say

For Jeep Designers, Thinking Out of Box Sometimes Means Getting Out of Town

Inspiration Key to Crafting Vehicle Interiors, Top Ford Designer Says

Reporter Notebook: Crouching by Design

Interior Lighting Takes Lead Role

New Innovations, Ways of Thinking, Make for More Expensive-Looking Interiors

Interest in autonomous vehicles continues to grow, but technical, legal, regulatory and cost hurdles remain. When will true driverless cars reach the U.S. market?

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