Geneva – The practical design of Volvo cars has been updated with a specially designed bentwood gear stick.
Furniture company Thonet, the original creator of bentwood furniture, launched an ergonomic wooden gear stick for the Volvo C70 at the Geneva International Motor Show. The launch took place in the Thonet lounge, which was entirely fitted out by the company.
The limited-edition, handmade lever, crafted from oak, beech or walnut, draws on Thonet’s woodworking heritage.
For more on the latest car designs see our Geneva Motorshow Preview 2010.