File this under stupid: Ottawa police, working a roadside seatbelt checkpoint, pinched a man for not only driving without his seatbelt on, but also for replacing his front-passenger seat with a La-Z-Boy recliner. And no, it wasn't bolted down. … [Read more...] about Dumb Idea: La-Z-Boy Car Seats
GM Sponsors Interior Design Contest
Aspiring automotive designers listen up: General Motors has announced an automotive interior and exterior design contest for students. Nine winners will be chosen - eight of which will be awarded paid internships with General Motors and another with automotive r&d firm Faurecia. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - so enter now. … [Read more...] about GM Sponsors Interior Design Contest
Rad Rides Presents Rad Upholstery
Troy Trepanier may not be a household name like Chip Foose or Boyd Coddington, but he’s just as talented and arguably more creative. Follow Troy in this pictorial as he takes a stab at auto upholstery and fabricates an interior from scratch for a 1951 Chevy Pickup truck. … [Read more...] about Rad Rides Presents Rad Upholstery
Working With Exotic Hides
If you've got a few moments, check out Upholstery Journal's latest article "Working With Exotic Hides." It's an interesting read that provides "a quick-and-dirty guide to what you need to know about exotic hides, from what’s available to how to work with them." … [Read more...] about Working With Exotic Hides
Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2011
If you've been keeping up with The Hog Ring, then you already know about Ward's upcoming Auto Interiors Conference, as well as the 51 vehicles vying for a place among “Ward’s 10 Best Interiors.” Well, the results are in and Ward's has announced this year's winners. … [Read more...] about Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2011
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