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Ford Changes ‘Glove Box’ to ‘Phone Box’

January 29, 2018 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring- Ford Changes Glove Box to Phone Box

Nearly 40% of British drivers don’t know that their car's glove box was originally intended to store driving gloves, according to Ford Motor Company. … [Read more...] about Ford Changes ‘Glove Box’ to ‘Phone Box’

Why Car Engineers are Wearing Seat Covers

September 21, 2017 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Why Car Engineers are Wearing Seat Covers

Remember the Virginia Tech researcher who caused confusion and panic in Arlington by dressing as a seat cover and driving a van around town? We now have more details on what he was doing. … [Read more...] about Why Car Engineers are Wearing Seat Covers

Ford’s Super Extreme Cup Holder Test

August 29, 2017 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Ford Super Extreme Cup Holder Test

Ford Motor Company is famous for the many strange ways it tests the quality of its car interiors. Case in point, check out this video showcasing its "rollercoaster test," which measures how much g-force drinks placed in its cup holders can withstand before toppling over. … [Read more...] about Ford’s Super Extreme Cup Holder Test

Say Goodbye to the Steering Wheel

August 24, 2017 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Say Goodbye to the Steering Wheel

If you still don't know how to wrap a steering wheel, don't bother. Ford Motor Company was just granted a patent for a removable steering wheel, pushing the automotive industry closer to the goal of manufacturing self-driving cars without manual controls. … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to the Steering Wheel

Phones Force Ford to Redesign Interiors

October 21, 2016 by Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 2017 Ford Fusion

How many electronic devices does the average American carry at any given time? A smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, laptop, mp3 player, e-reader, mobile gaming device, etc. To accommodate the growing list, Ford Motor Company actually had to redesign the interior of its 2017 Fusion. How's that for a sign of the times? … [Read more...] about Phones Force Ford to Redesign Interiors

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