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Finally a Man Bag that Ain’t So Girly

February 8, 2012 by Nadeem

Remember those cool purses made from vehicle upholstery? Well there’s also an option for men. Mari Cla Ro, a Toronto-based fashion house, is manufacturing man bags and backpacks out of exploded airbags, salvaged car upholstery, truck tarps, seat belts and other junk. They're actually pretty cool. … [Read more...] about Finally a Man Bag that Ain’t So Girly

10 Duct Tape DIY Upholstery Disasters

February 6, 2012 by Nadeem

Though duct tape can fix a lot of things, auto upholstery is not one of them. But that doesn't stop people from trying. Below are 10 photos of DIY duct tape repair disasters. They go beyond the typical torn seat to cracked dashboards, busted steering wheels and even convertible tops. Yeah they're sad and pathetic, but they're funny too! … [Read more...] about 10 Duct Tape DIY Upholstery Disasters

This Week Win a Roadwire Seat Heater!

February 6, 2012 by Nadeem

It's The Hog Ring's one-year anniversary! To show how much we appreciate our readers, we're giving away a Roadwire seat heater kit to the reader who leaves the best comment of the week. … [Read more...] about This Week Win a Roadwire Seat Heater!

GMC’s Limited-Edition NFL Sierra Truck

February 5, 2012 by Nadeem

Hoping to score big, GMC unveiled a limited-edition NFL model of its Sierra pickup truck at the 2003 SEMA auto show. The vehicle featured a jumbo flat-screen TV that automatically deployed from its tonneau cover; slide-out tailgate BBQ grill and NFL-football field table; NFL graphics throughout; and, of course, custom interior seats trimmed in pigskin leather and … [Read more...] about GMC’s Limited-Edition NFL Sierra Truck

Ford Trims SUV in Flowers & Other Junk

February 3, 2012 by Nadeem

Seems like Ford is dead set on making the Escape an SUV that even tree huggers can't scoff at. In addition to raising its gas mileage, stuffing its seats with soy foam and trimming its interior with fabric made from recycled water bottles, Ford has just announced that the Escape's interior door bolsters will be made from a tropical flower called the kenaf. … [Read more...] about Ford Trims SUV in Flowers & Other Junk

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