Just when you thought things couldn't get much weirder than upholstering cars in human leather, Nissan Motor Company announces that it's developing a synthetic material that looks and feels like human baby skin. … [Read more...] about Nissan to Upholster Cars in Fake Baby Skin
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The Hog Ring is Headed to SEMA 2012
UPDATE: Due to flight cancellations and travel restrictions put in place to keep East Coast residents safe during Hurricane Sandy, The Hog Ring team will not be attending the 2012 SEMA Show after all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastation caused by this hurricane. … [Read more...] about The Hog Ring is Headed to SEMA 2012
Aston Martin’s Zagato Wave Pleat
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
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
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