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Monthly Wrap Up: November 2014

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This month has been one wild ride. Not only did we fly to Las Vegas for the 2014 SEMA Show, but we reported on loads of new products and steered The Hog Ring community's attention to the best sales and promotions our industry has to offer. Of course, we unveiled the latest addition to our popular Design Studio too. Here’s a look back at November 2014. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: November 2014

The Death of Convertible Hardtops

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We've written extensively about America's waning interest in convertible tops — a trend that doesn't appear to be reversing any time soon. But as automakers manufacture less and less convertible models, there does appear to be a bit of good news: The fad of hardtop convertibles is quickly dying, making way for a resurgence of soft-top convertibles. … [Read more...] about The Death of Convertible Hardtops

How to Avoid Bad-Quality Leather

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In July, we wrote about the darker side of leather tanneries — examining how some of the low-quality producers of hides ignore their responsibilities to shield employees and the environment from danger. Today, with the help of our friends at Saddleback Leather Co., we'd like to show you how high-quality leather tanneries operate. In the following video, Dave Munson, CEO of … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Bad-Quality Leather

The Ultimate Car Seat Suspension System

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We’ve reported on "smart" car seats before — ones that can detect heart attacks, warn drivers of dangerous driving conditions, and even read butt prints to automatically dial in preferred vehicle settings. Now, Naval researchers are developing a vehicle seat suspension system that can help protect Marines riding in tanks and helicopters from the impact of explosions. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Car Seat Suspension System