If you're a regular reader of The Hog Ring, then you know automakers are trimming their interiors in some pretty odd materials these days. Ford is using recycled jeans pants, Toyota is using sugarcane, and Nissan - believe it or not - is using water bottles. Now we can add Hyundai to the list - as Ward's Auto reports the new Accent and Elantra will feature trim made from … [Read more...] about Hyundai to use Volcanic Rock in Interiors
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How Automakers Design Interiors
Auto trimmers know what goes into restoring and custom fabricating a car's interior. But did you ever wonder what an automaker goes through to design it in the first place? Toronto's Metro published an interesting piece today about Mercedes-Benz's development process for the 2012 M-Class SUV's interior cabin. As you'll read, the level of R&D that goes into designing one of … [Read more...] about How Automakers Design Interiors
Ford is Making Interiors from Recycled Pants
Speaking of eco-friendly car interiors, the upcoming 2012 Ford Focus is set to feature upholstery made from recycled jeans pants - not in the seats, but as carpet backing and sound absorption material. … [Read more...] about Ford is Making Interiors from Recycled Pants
G.A.H.H’s Revolutionary Drop Top
If your auto trim shop is anything like mine, then you’re constantly replacing convertible tops because of separated window seals. You know what I’m talking about - when the bonding between a canvas top and glass window detaches. Until now, there was very little you could do about it. … [Read more...] about G.A.H.H’s Revolutionary Drop Top
How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?
Until recently, the scope of eco-friendly cars was limited to those that are good on gas or run on an alternative source of power (like electricity). However, recent innovations have extended the definition of what is eco-friendly to cars that are composed of natural and recycled materials - both outside and in. Dave Roos of the Discovery Channel recently published a short, but … [Read more...] about How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?
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