We had a lot of fun on The Hog Ring this month. From unique shop profiles to helpful business tips, we covered it all. Here’s a look back at June 2026.
Are ‘Zero Gravity’ Car Seats Safe in a Crash? China Wants Answers
Regulators are asking if comfort-focused vehicle seats are as safe as they should be in a crash.
A Journalist Visited an Upholstery Shop and Wrote a Love Letter to the Craft
This article shows an appreciation for the craft of auto upholstery unlike anything we’ve read before.
It’s Almost Collector Car Appreciation Day
Collector Car Appreciation Day is almost here, and with it comes a lot of weekend car shows.
This Trimmer Just Retired After Selling His Shop for $2 Million
A trimmer in Charlotte, North Carolina, is heading into retirement with a pretty solid parting gift.
Trimmer David Carlin Smith Dies at 85
Trimmer David Carlin Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas, has died at age 85.
Ford Recalls 420,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Seat Belts
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles due to a seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury.
Rolls-Royce Let a Graffiti Artist Loose Inside the Cullinan
Rolls-Royce has unveiled a series of custom Black Badge Cullinan SUVs that are covered in graffiti.
6 Ways to Refresh Your Shop Sign and Make it Stand Out Again
When was the last time you really looked at your shop’s sign?
BMW and Volkswagen Are Looking at a Leather Alternative Made From Kiwifruit
A New Zealand company wants to wrap BMW and Volkswagen interiors in plant-based materials.
Miami Corporation Unveils New Leadership Team to Drive Future Growth
The Miami Corporation has announced a series of strategic leadership changes.
Forget Buttons and Touchscreens. Rivian Says Voice Control Is Better
Rivian doesn’t care for touchscreens or physical buttons. It says the future is voice control.
Thread Month is Back: Save on Supplies and Win a Consew Sewing Machine
Keyston Bros is offering huge discounts on thread and a chance to win a sewing machine.
Italian Auto Interior Supplier Bringing 130 Jobs to Alabama
Vulcaflex S.p.A. is building its first U.S. production facility and creating 130 new jobs.
The Bench Seat Lives On in Smart’s Latest Concept Car
Add Smart to the growing list of automakers giving the bench seat another look.
Keyston Bros Acquires IMPACT Interior Products
Keyston Bros expands into premium upholstery with its acquisition of IMPACT Interior Products.
Fairy Angel Customs: A Beginner’s Journey into Auto Upholstery
Melissa Velazquez of Fairy Angel Customs is teaching herself auto upholstery one project at a time.
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