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Convertible Hydraulic Systems with Kee

April 3, 2014 By Nadeem

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With summer around the corner, Kee Auto Top published a helpful guide to maintaining convertible top hydraulic systems in its March newsletter. It's a must read for every auto trimmer who repairs or installs convertible tops. … [Read more...] about Convertible Hydraulic Systems with Kee

Read the Fine Print: It’s Not Leather

April 2, 2014 By Nadeem

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In 2012, we inducted Kia Motors into The Hog Ring's "Hall of Shame" for fooling customers into believing that its popular Sportage SUV was trimmed in genuine leather — when, in fact, it featured almost no real leather at all. In 2013, we inducted Toyota Motor Corporation when it attempted to do the same. Sadly, it's come to the point where we may soon have to induct the … [Read more...] about Read the Fine Print: It’s Not Leather

Opel Introduces Real Grass Upholstery

April 1, 2014 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Opel Astra Copacabana

With "green upholstery" all the rage, German automaker Adam Opel AG debuted it's newest car today, the Astra Copacabana — which, among other things, features real grass upholstery on its seats and sand carpeting. … [Read more...] about Opel Introduces Real Grass Upholstery

Our Interview with Rods N’ Wheels in PHB

April 1, 2014 By Naseem

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Check out The Hog Ring's exclusive interview with Billy Sr. and Billy Jr., stars of Discovery Channel's new hit TV show “Rods N’ Wheels” and team members of Da Rod Shop, in the April 2014 issue of Performance and Hotrod Business magazine. We got a full six-page spread! … [Read more...] about Our Interview with Rods N’ Wheels in PHB

Monthly Wrap Up: March 2014

March 31, 2014 By Nadeem

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It's been a busy month at The Hog Ring. We featured great products, profiled some outstanding shops and their interior projects, highlighted intriguing concepts, and kept the community abreast of the latest news and conferences. Here's an end-of-month wrap up for March 2014. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: March 2014

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