While speaking at the 2015 WardsAuto Interiors Conference last month in Dearborn, Michigan, Adam Bernard of General Motors addressed the auto industry's changing perception of luxury interiors. His comments provided insight on a trend that auto upholsterers have long noticed: Affordable cars are increasingly being manufactured with higher-quality materials – especially on … [Read more...] about Lines Blur When Affordable Cars Go Luxury
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Design Studio: VW Beetle Door Panel
Last month, we introduced two illustrations of classic Volkswagen seats to The Hog Ring Design Studio. This month, we expand the collection with the addition of a Volkswagen door panel. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: VW Beetle Door Panel
Monthly Wrap Up: May 2015
It sure was a productive month on The Hog Ring. We covered the latest industry news, featured some great promotions, added two new illustrations to our Design Studio and much more. Here’s a look back at May 2015. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: May 2015
10 Easy Hacks to Organize Your Garage
Auto upholsterers are always looking for new, innovative and even cheap ways to upgrade their garages. After all, it is where we spend the majority of our days. … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Hacks to Organize Your Garage
Audi’s ‘Nose Team’ Battles ‘New Car Smell’
Much has been made of "new car smell," the plastic, possibly toxic aroma that lingers in vehicles fresh off the assembly line. Because many folks can’t stand the odor, automakers and dealers have gone to great lengths to mask or minimize its presence, often resorting to air freshners and sprays that are arguably just as repugnant. Audi, however, has taken the most extreme … [Read more...] about Audi’s ‘Nose Team’ Battles ‘New Car Smell’
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