May 15, 2015

Mainstream automakers now are incorporating woods and leathers into their vehicles, leaving luxury marques scrambling to differentiate their offerings.

FCA’s Busse Finds Inspiration Outside Industry

May 14, 2015

The splatter from a paintball, a genuine Texas Ranger’s badge, the warm lights of the Middle East and Lake Michigan stones are just some elements that have influenced recent FCA interiors.

Truck Designers Walk Line Between Gritty, Pretty

May 13, 2015

Customers told designers of the all-new ’15 GMC Canyon midsize pickup “they didn’t want a car – but they didn’t want it to look rough or cheap,” design chief Helen Emsley says.

Smarter, Lighter, Stronger Materials Seen for Future Interiors

May 13, 2015

Graphene to create conductive surfaces and seats using glass fiber and carbon fiber hybrid structural components are just two ideas seen for tomorrow’s innovative interior materials.

2015 WardsAuto Interiors Student Competition: Makoto Takahashi

May 12, 2015

College for Creative Studies student Makoto Takahashi presents his concept for a 2030 crossover or SUV aimed at active professionals who want a self-driving car for daily commutes but also want to physically drive the vehicle in...

2015 WardsAuto Interiors Student Competition: Sam Patel

May 11, 2015

College for Creative Studies student Sam Patel presents his concept for a 2030 crossover or SUV aimed at active professionals who want a self-driving car for daily commutes, but also want to physically drive the vehicle in the country on...

Misfits and Missteps – 2015 Ward's 10 Best Interiors Nominees

May 11, 2015

WardsAuto highlights some of the frayed edges, poorly fitting trim and other issues that result in deducted points as judges select the 2015 Ward's 10 Best Interiors. From Chevy, Dodge, Hyundai and Subaru to Acura, Land Rover, Lincoln and...

2015 WardsAuto Interiors Student Competition: Jose Lopez

May 08, 2015

College for Creative Studies student Jose Lopez presents his concept for a 2030 crossover or SUV aimed at active professionals who want a self-driving car for daily commutes but also want to physically drive the vehicle in the country...

OEMs Take Map Pockets in Many Directions

May 08, 2015

The map pocket has become a vital storage bin in today's vehicles, clearly used for much more than folded paper roadmaps. A smattering of photos from the 2015 Ward's 10 Best Interiors field shows the varying approaches as automakers...

2015 Ward's 10 Best Interiors Winner: Nissan Murano

May 08, 2015

Inside and out, Nissan's all-new Murano makes a bold design statement by injecting stylistic drama into the high-volume midsize CUV segment. Our test vehicle, a fully loaded SL trim with all-wheel drive, carries $41,905 sticker price...