In August 2013, we published an article asking: "Whatever happened to green car interiors?" Gillin Auto Interiors in Middletown, New York, recently answered that question when they restored the cabin of this gorgeous 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. … [Read more...] about Photo: 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Interior
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Enter #TheHogRing SEMA Give Away!
Are you attending the 2015 SEMA Show? If so, we've got your chance to win a copy of "Custom Auto Interiors," the critically acclaimed book by master trimmers Ron Mangus and Don Taylor. … [Read more...] about Enter #TheHogRing SEMA Give Away!
Monthly Wrap Up: October 2015
It’s been another awesome month on The Hog Ring. We brought you the latest industry news, profiled standout upholstery work and shared some great business tips to help your shops grow. Of course, we also highlighted our sponsors‘ latest sales and promotions. Here’s a look back at October 2015. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: October 2015
Tesla Motors Reinvents the Sun Visor
Despite all the advancements made in car interiors, the sun visor remains a relic of the past. It was introduced in the 1920's as an exterior-mounted option, relocated inside the cabin in the 1930's, began to be upholstered in the 1940's, and was equipped with mirrors and vanity mirrors in the 1950's. It's since remained largely unchanged. Tesla Motors, however, just … [Read more...] about Tesla Motors Reinvents the Sun Visor
Step Inside Mercedes’ Self-Driving Car
The Mercedes-Benz F015 Luxury in Motion is the crème de la crème of self-driving cars. But until now, all we’ve seen of it are renderings, photographs and a few computer-enhanced videos — which don’t provide a lot of insight on its interior. Fortunately, Vincent Nguyen and Chris Davies of tech blog Slash Gear recently got the opportunity to sit in and drive the F015, and … [Read more...] about Step Inside Mercedes’ Self-Driving Car
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