The Hog Ring takes pleasure in showcasing unique pleat designs created by professional trimmers for one-off show cars or creative auto manufacturers that think outside of the box. Point in case, the Zagato Wave. … [Read more...] about Aston Martin’s Zagato Wave Pleat
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The Peugeot that’s Trimmed in Newspaper
Peugeot debuted its eco-friendly Onyx concept car at the 2012 Paris Motor Show earlier this month. Built in association with Dutch design firm Vij5, the Onyx features a one-of-a-kind interior cabin trimmed in NewspaperWood – a material made from recycled newspaper. … [Read more...] about The Peugeot that’s Trimmed in Newspaper
Ford Takes On Stinky Car Interiors
Early last year, a study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University in London found that car interiors are home to more bacteria than public toilets. Since then, the idea of developing a self-sanitizing car has kept automakers busy. The biggest advancement, of course, came when Nissan announced that its new NV200 taxi cab would be trimmed in antimicrobial nonstick … [Read more...] about Ford Takes On Stinky Car Interiors
Heard of ‘Scratch & Dent’ Convertible Tops?
Did you know that you can buy scratch & dent convertible tops for a fraction of the price? Well, "scratch and dent" might be too harsh of a term. These tops look good and work well, but have some minor flaws. … [Read more...] about Heard of ‘Scratch & Dent’ Convertible Tops?
Warning: Rise in SUV Third-Row Thefts
Auto upholstery shops with front or non-gated parking lots beware. Media outlets are reporting a sharp increase in the number of third-row seats being stolen from SUVs. Thieves are scouring neighborhoods for unattended SUVs, hauling the seats away and selling them online. … [Read more...] about Warning: Rise in SUV Third-Row Thefts
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