After nearly 30 years of repairing car interiors, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for good design — and an equally strong dislike for features that are poorly executed. … [Read more...] about The Worst Interior Features (According to a Veteran Auto Trimmer)
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Check Out These Auto Upholstery Jobs
Are you an out-of-work trimmer? Fear not. We scoured the internet for the latest auto upholstery jobs and posted them on our jobs page. … [Read more...] about Check Out These Auto Upholstery Jobs
The Surprisingly Complex Job of Nissan’s Cup Holder Engineer
While most automotive engineers focus on engines or safety systems, Chris Fischer has carved out one of the industry’s most unexpectedly complex niches: he’s Nissan’s lead engineer for cup holders. … [Read more...] about The Surprisingly Complex Job of Nissan’s Cup Holder Engineer
Everything We Covered in May 2025
We had a busy and exciting month on The Hog Ring. We covered the latest industry news, products, projects and more. Here’s a look back at May 2025. … [Read more...] about Everything We Covered in May 2025
11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success
Steve Hemstock has upholstered interiors for Jay Leno's multi-million dollar Ferrari and every one of the 39 Ford GTX1s ever made. But walk into his Wisconsin shop, Knights Autoworks & Upholstery, and you're likely to see a bunch of kids on the shop floor. … [Read more...] about 11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success
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