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Can we say "leather" instead of "animal skin"?

We have researched this issue for many years now so please take your time to go through our extensive resources stated below as they answer every single question we have yet received concerning this matter. At Autogefühl, we have already received several thousands (!) comments, messages and mails that more and more people want to combine enjoying their car with reducing the environmental impact at the same time. We believe that sustainable luxury is possible or at least we should do everything to support that. Those many thousand people confirming this trend, motivate us to give you the most authentic information and background on the product parts. It is not about what you bought in the past, and it is not about blaming anyone, it is about what you decide in the future and what you can decide and influence as a customer. So we want you to have all information that you need for a decision you later enjoy and like best yourself. In Summer 2017, Tesla motors has decided to be the first manufacturer to go all the way with sustainable seat materials, only offering fabric/cloth seats or leatherette seats in different colours. They have banned all real leather from the seating surface and at the steering wheel in the white trim or on demand. So Tesla shows where the industry will and must be heading, just like they went forward with electrification first. Check out our special video addressing car CEOs as a first summary and also see conditions of animal skin production: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LNSUzZXzpdc.html List of practical reasons against animal skin seats: 1. animal skin seats are often sold as an expensive option, by going for base trim level seats you can save a lot of money and get a better price-performance-deal (often the manufacturers claim that animal leather is top of luxury because they can earn the best money with it) 2. animal skin seats get hot in summer and you stick to the seat, probably you need seat cooling 3. they get very cold in winter and you need seat heating 4. on cloth or microfibre surfaces, you basically don’t need seat heating nor cooling 5. animal skin seats wear out very fast and look like an old sofa 6. if you want leather look or need seats that can be wiped clean easier, the leatherette (faux leather) surfaces are meanwhile highly evolved and it is possible that it feels even softer and better than anything else (See our Tesla Model X review ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y2wNGFKa4M0.html) So Tesla shows a good example for that and as described, non-leather materials are now standard for ALL Tesla 7. More manufacturer names for their good alternatives: Mercedes MBTex/Artico for leatherette, Dinamica for microfibre. BMW Sensatec, Toyota Sof-Tex, Lexus Nu-Luxe (all faux leather) To the environmental reasons: 1. The way the cows and other intelligent and social animals are raised and held are not according to the basic values that we all share (also see videos below) 2. The factory farming industry can be accounted for at least 40 % of climate emissions and thus is (according to numerous sources you can look up) the number one reason for climate change and environmental destruction. It is the number one reason for deforestation, two thirds of all agricultural land on earth is used for growing animal food crops. If you would feed humans directly by using the agricultural land, you could produce much more food for everyone. See this interesting essay for more on climate emissions background: www.worldwatch.org/files/pdf/Livestock%20and%20Climate%20Change.pdf 3. It is not only cows who are suffering, but also the environment and to a big part also humans. Think of slavery-like working conditions in slaughterhouses (there are plenty of documentaries about this) or think of chemically altered drinking water in animal skin production villages as also seen in the video footage. 4. The discussion, for which body part the cow is killed first, is very patronizing. But if you really think it would be important why someone gets killed in first place: There are many productions where the cow is killed for the skin first, sometimes even while still being (part-)alive, the skin is the most profitable single part of the body. 5. So even if a cow gets theoretically killed for meat first, in every case you give additional money to an industry that relies on killing, pollutes the environment and harms people with chemicals. Let's say you are standing at the meat counter. And you ask for the leg of the cow. The butcher tells you: "You can eat that without worrying, the cow was slaughtered for the neck first". The next customer demands the neck. The butcher tells him: "It's not your fault, the cow was slaughtered for the belly". A the next customer demands the hide, what answer does he get? You see, that argument of "byproduct" comes from the meat and leather industry to cover up that you contribute to killing no matter which part of the body you buy. 6. To the often said argument, animal skin would just be a byproduct, please google/youtube "leather is not a byproduct" you will find plenty of information. A good overview on all those issues can also be found here: adaptt.org/ To “But leatherette is not sustainable due to petrochemical production” 1. Indeed some fabrics and micro fibres are oil based, however most oil is spent on energy production, heating and fuel. The share of oil used for artificial cloth etc. is very very small. 2. If you look at the whole production process, the leatherette is way more sustainable than the leather produce. Even if you leave the ethical aspect aside, here is the official calculation of the CO2-Output animal skin vs leatherette (different kinds of leatherette): Leather 17 kg CO2/m² PVC leatherette 10 kg CO2/m² Acella Eco natural leatherette 8,5 kg CO2/m² Benova (PUR leatherette): 8 kg CO2/m² So by using the latest high-tech leatherette, you even the CO2-emissions are cut in half! 3. The best to-come solution are indeed plant-based materials like Pinatex (based on pineapple leaves) or new materials based on mycelia (roots of mushrooms) or other innovative natural products. That’s the future. More special video episodes: 1. A initial special video from Autogefühl considering the use of leather can be found here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8f91KgbVbJQ.html 2. And another one right here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tMNgcLE0LDU.html 3. Furthermore, you’ll find the footage of leather production also here, where people are walking in chemicals etc. and animals have to watch their friends being slaughtered in front of their eyes: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JipYvuDsI6s.html timecode starting 27:46 4. This is another video which very well summarizes the torture of leather production, shots taken at big farms which directly produce for the automotive industry: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OgHs239bAnE.html 5. Please note that those videos are made by well-known journalists and cameramen who were not influenced by any animal welfare organisation, they supply their footage to the animal rights groups of course. I partly know the creators of the video footage personally and they are all authentic. You don’t have to search long to find cruel production environments anyway. Manufacturers reactions: We started the very first inquiry years ago, with the result that car manufacturers do not reveal their sources of animal skin AT ALL. If it all would be clean and happening without harm, why don’t they show it to us whereas they are showing us every other detail of their products? They have good reason not to, because there is no such thing as a clean animal skin production without harming cows, humans and the environment. The only thing a manufacturer can do is increase their effort for a better future, and we are helping with in-depth talks and interviews by presenting the increasing customer demand for sustainable luxury. Tesla was the first one to react in a major way now. So meanwhile, we more often also get feedback that a lot of manufacturers are working on leather-free interiors and are aware of the situation. E.g. Bentley, Mini and Kia have started vegan car interior programmes. Besides Tesla, Mercedes already shows major choices for sustainable interiors, you always have to pay attention to the details when ordering, of course - and we are happy to give advice. However, much has to be done still and the Autogefuehl community is massively helping in boosting the positive change! Help to raise awareness on this subject. Thanks!

"the nerd structures on the buttons" :)

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I quite like both the oval headlights and the fried egg shape, but the 996.2 shape a bit less.

I think that probably didn't come out right. It should be, "...people hate them for that EVEN TO THIS DAY." At least that's what I think was meant. Oh, I forgot...yes, I agree with that. Scrambled eggs belong on a breakfast plate, not on the face of an iconic sports car.

Sure, that is what I took it to mean too. I understand that not everyone likes the headlight shape, but the 996 sold much better than the 993, so I think it is clear what is what :) To me the 993 looks like a nice Porsche which was parked somewhere too close to something hot. Therefore it looks like it melted a little everywhere ;) The 964 and G-series are to me much more beautiful.

@@993isgawd Definitely that's what he meant.

@@user-oj7en8xx3g fully agree, the 993 "looks like it melted a little everywhere". The 964 and G-series are much more beautiful and very close to the original design.

At least Tesla is building for future. ICE cars are outdated.

@@garyhsu9935 Actually ICE cars are the newer technology. The electric car was invented before the combustion engine. Old technology ;)

@@garyhsu9935 So you're saying in Tesla's eyes that there's no future for build quality in a 120k(₤, $, whatever) car?

Maserati are you still there ? 🤣

If they put in a big robust one people would complain it's to big and outdated. You can never do it right.

The gear knob is a deal breaker! I hate it it. I hope they don’t bring that to the cayman and boxter !

Ih ala tem brasileiro até aqui '-'

Brasileiro é como mato, tem em todo lugar...rsrs

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These words are warm and soothing 🙏

thanks so much!

👌feel free to recommend!

You have good taste, that was Ferdinand Porsche's favorite color as well

Rook Mine Boi funny you say that...the first 911 that I remember and fell in love with, was a 911 targa in Irish green, back in the 70s.

We are two, then.... a true gentleman's car. Probably paint to sample only.

I like the green on the BMW M8, along w/ the bronze accents. Would look great on this car

OP you are a gentleman and a scholar. You have good taste my friend!

Welcome !!

We will very soon! :)

Enjoy :)

Welcome!

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Thanks!! You mean they are running with us :)

@@autogefuehl Es tut mir leid. "Hey Dennis... move! You're in my shot."

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Thats a point yeah. But main point is free designing

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No it still looks inherently 911..I don't understand how anybody could see panamera anywhere in this car

Ty Ian it is more angular than curvy. The taillights, and nameplate, the lower front fascia, and the angle of the rear hatch, all scream Panamera. I can see it. I still like it, but if you don’t agree-no big deal.

Ty Ian the rear is basically a panamera. If you can’t see that you need to consider the purpose of human existance...

golfbuddy1969 i absolutely see what you are talking about, it does look a bit like a 2-door Panamera.....don’t listen to Ty

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thanks =)

Thanks- we will!

Thomas , a terrific overview as per usual , and I also enjoyed your quirky humour. But what`s with the American English ( Hood ), and US pronunciation of Aluminium ?? Maybe that`s the way you learnt it, and you do cater to a lot of Americans with your video. But still, come on now !! Greetings from a Porsche Cayman S owner here in Ireland.

With few, model-specific exceptions Porsche enforces a distinct wall that keeps the best performing components in the 911 family. The Cayman chassis has potential to materially outperform a comparatively-equipped 911.

Yes the fabric adapts better to the body

Thanks 🙏 dunno at this point

Autogefühl It‘s the Sport exhaust.