Strange but true, the German chapter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has coerced Mercedes to offer a non-leather (meaning seats, of course) version of their vehicles.

While this is a small, and some would say ridiculous, victory, it still remains a step forward. The only question is, how many potential Merc owners are conscientious enough to show their displeasure at the leather industry?

Now, if the same set of circumstances had occured with Peugot’s 2CV…