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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
May 22, 2013

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Future HMI Systems Linked to Autonomous Driving Trends

Human-machine interface systems should be designed to enhance, not distract, the driving experience, panelists here say, acknowledging mistakes have been made and that future trends point to simpler interfaces....More
May 22, 2013

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It’s What’s Inside That Counts

As the WardsAuto Interiors Conference gets under way today, various sectors of the industry strive to deliver the newest technology, the cleanest fit-and-finish, the most advanced human-machine interface and the most comfortable seats at the best price....More
May 8, 2013

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BMW 4-Cyl. Techy, Torquey and Efficient

Advanced technology, strong low-rpm torque and a superb 8-speed transmission make BMW’s turbo 4-cyl. a winner for the second year in a row....More
May 1, 2013

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Megadealers Strong, Not Omnipotent

The players on the WardsAuto Megadealer 100 are all-stars, but they don’t fill the entire lineup....More

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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

Future HMI Systems Linked to Autonomous Driving Trends

It’s What’s Inside That Counts

BMW 4-Cyl. Techy, Torquey and Efficient

Megadealers Strong, Not Omnipotent

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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