DETROIT -- Chevrolet has done away with front bench seats in the redesigned 2014 Impala. The century-long run for front bench seats in passenger cars ends with the 2013 Chevrolet Impala -- the last ...

Automotive seats are critical components in vehicles, designed to provide comfort, support, and safety for occupants during travel. They are engineered to enhance ergonomics and include features like ...

In the world of automotive design, seating configurations have historically followed a conventional path, usually featuring front and rear rows. However, some car manufacturers have dared to stray ...

Next to the wheel, it’s one automotive component that dates back to the horse-drawn carriage era, and it’s about to go the way of the buggy whip. The front bench seat, once a fixture among large ...

When the 2013 Chevrolet Impala makes room for its all-new replacement next year, it will mark the end of the front bench seat in passenger cars -- they'll still be available in some pickups and SUVs.

Editor’s note: This Car Seat Check was written in June 2017 about the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, and updated in November 2019 to add information about the 2019 Atlas. Little of substance has changed with ...