Check out the interior of this 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero concept car. While the vehicle never made it to production, it’s widely regarded as a motorized work of art – especially its exterior, which was designed by none other than world-renowned car designer Marcello Gandini of now-defunct Italian automaker Gruppo Bertone. … [Read more...] about Photo: 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Interior
The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
CBS News recently aired a segment titled "The up-and-down history of the convertible" — which provides a fantastic overview of how and why convertible tops have teetered back and forth between being immensely popular and not very popular at all. … [Read more...] about The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
Shop Profile: Marine Tops Unlimited
While The Hog Ring focuses on auto upholstery, many of us also dabble in marine work — which is why we're highlighting the following profile of Marine Tops Unlimited, recently published in the Wisconsin State Journal. The shop, found in 1990 by Steve Griffith, is one of the Midwest's premier boat upholsterers. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Marine Tops Unlimited
What’s New at DLT Upholstery Supply?
The July issue of DLT Upholstery Supply's "Upholstery & Trim News" is not to be missed. It features new sales, promotions and services that every auto trimmer will want to take advantage of. … [Read more...] about What’s New at DLT Upholstery Supply?
Johnson Controls on Autonomous Cars
Automotive news site Just Auto recently published an interesting Q&A with Han Hendriks, vice president of Advanced Product Development & Sales at Johnson Controls — one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors. Among the many interesting questions they asked him was: “How will autonomous driving impact the interior design of future cars?” The question is … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls on Autonomous Cars
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