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Consumer Reports

Do Dark Car Interiors Really Get Hotter Than Light Ones?

August 27, 2025 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Do Dark Car Interiors Really Get Hotter in the Summer?

We've all heard that dark car interiors get hotter than light ones — right? Well, Consumer Reports recently put it to the test. … [Read more...] about Do Dark Car Interiors Really Get Hotter Than Light Ones?

Sign This Petition to Remove Toxic Chemicals from Interiors

May 23, 2024 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Sign This Petition to Remove Toxic Chemicals from Interiors

Consumer Reports is calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to update its standards for flame-retardants used on auto upholstery, which have been shown to cause cancer. … [Read more...] about Sign This Petition to Remove Toxic Chemicals from Interiors

Are People Really Cleaning Interiors With Leaf Blowers?

August 10, 2021 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Cleaning Your Car Interior With a Leaf Blower

Believe it or not, Consumer Reports thinks it's ok to use a leaf blower to clean the inside of your car... well, kinda. … [Read more...] about Are People Really Cleaning Interiors With Leaf Blowers?

Use Alcohol to Kill Coronavirus in Cars

March 20, 2020 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Use Alcohol to Kill Coronavirus in Cars

Put down the bleach and hydrogen peroxide. The only chemical you should use to disinfect a customer's car from coronavirus is isopropyl alcohol. … [Read more...] about Use Alcohol to Kill Coronavirus in Cars

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