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Growing Up in Lou’s Auto Upholstery

June 20, 2017 By Nadeem

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It's no secret that we're fascinated by the backstories of small, independent auto upholstery shops. In fact, we have an entire section dedicated to shop profiles. If you're as interested in these stories as we are, check out this short essay published by Daily Press, a local Southern California newspaper. … [Read more...] about Growing Up in Lou’s Auto Upholstery

Get Wild with Haartz at Droptops & Dirt!

June 19, 2017 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Get Wild with Haartz at Droptops & Dirt!

The Haartz Corporation is sponsoring the coolest event of the summer: Droptops & Dirt! The annual gathering in Malibu, California, combines off-road and convertible vehicles, which attendees can drive on challenging trails and scenic roads. … [Read more...] about Get Wild with Haartz at Droptops & Dirt!

Worst Use of a Convertible Car — Ever!

June 15, 2017 By Nadeem

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Who needs a pick up truck when you have… a convertible top? … [Read more...] about Worst Use of a Convertible Car — Ever!

Watch Carlex Customize a Mercedes G500

June 14, 2017 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Watch Carlex Design Customize a Mercedes G500

German auto tuner Brabus and Polish auto upholstery shop Carlex Design recently partnered on a project to transform a Mercedes-Benz G-Class into a head-turning, mind-melting street machine. … [Read more...] about Watch Carlex Customize a Mercedes G500

Clothing Line Inspired by Auto Upholstery

June 13, 2017 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - New Clothing Line Inspired by Auto Upholstery

We've seen a lot of strange things at car shows, but never a catwalk full of runway models. But if you attended last week's "Wheels in Historic Abingdon" car show in southwest Virginia, that's exactly what you would have seen. That's because Cruisin’ Classics Car Club, which organized the event, invited fashion designer Kari Bare to showcase her newest clothing line — which, … [Read more...] about Clothing Line Inspired by Auto Upholstery

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