The last month of 2025 was an exciting one for The Hog Ring community. We covered industry news, shared business insights, highlighted industry talent and more. Here’s a look back at December 2025.
These Wisconsin Auto Trimmers Run an Award-Winning Christmas Tree Farm
There’s some extraordinary holiday magic happening behind the scenes at Automotive Top & Trim.
Trimmer Arnulfo Perez Dies at 88
Trimmer Arnulfo Tarango Perez of Fresno, California, has died at the age of 88.
8 Problems to Look Out For When Giving a Seat Repair Estimate
Removing a vehicle’s seat is supposed to be the easiest part of a job — but that’s not always the case.
Inside the Arcade Inspired Rolls-Royce Ghost You Have to See to Believe
Rolls-Royce just revealed its latest bespoke commission: a Ghost built for a gamer.
Trimmer Sonia Stegnicki Dies at 89
Trimmer Sonia Maryann Stegnicki of Cumberland, Rhode Island, has died at age 89.
GM Issues a Service Update for the Cadillac IQ’s Squeaky Headliner
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ has a problem — its headliner squeaks.
Shae Ross Wins Douglass Interior Products’ 2026 Interior Craftsman Scholarship
Douglass Interior Products has selected the winner of its 2026 Interior Craftsman Scholarship.
Trimmer Ralph Berres Dies at 66
Trimmer Ralph G Berres of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, has died at age 66.
The 2026 Forester Wilderness Has the Most Subaru Cup Holder Ever
Subaru equipped its 2026 Forester with a cup holder that fits a Nalgene water bottle.
This Beer and Whiskey Byproduct Could Become the Next Upholstery Material
You can’t drink and drive, but soon you’ll be able to drive your drink… well, sort of.
Porsche Just Reissued Some of Its Most Iconic Interior Fabrics
Porsche is bringing back several historic fabrics, including Pasha, tartan and Pepita.
Trimmer Gets 10 Year Prison Sentence for Trafficking Drugs From His Shop
A federal judge has sentenced an auto trimmer to 10 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl.
Keyston Bros Unveils 2026 Shop Dog Calendar Winners!
The winners of Keyston Bros’ Annual Shop Dog Calendar Contest have officially been announced.
How an Omaha Trim Shop Saved Christmas
Lion’s Automotive Upholstery has made headlines for saving Christmas in their community.
Trimmer Douglas Shuey Dies at 83
Trimmer Douglas D. Shuey of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, has died at age 83.
A New Year’s Thank You from The Hog Ring
We’d like to wish everyone in The Hog Ring community a very happy, safe and successful New Year.
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