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Nissan Remixes Leaf Chimes to Create a Christmas Carol

December 25, 2019 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Nissan Remixes Leaf Chimes to Create a Christmas Carol

You know those annoying chirps and chimes your car makes when you sit inside and turn the ignition? Nissan just remixed them to create a Christmas carol. … [Read more...] about Nissan Remixes Leaf Chimes to Create a Christmas Carol

Nissan is Designing Gaming Chairs Based on its Car Seats

September 17, 2019 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Nissan Designs Esports Gaming Chairs

Into cars and video games? You're in luck. Nissan is designing a line of esports gaming chairs based on some of its most iconic car interiors. … [Read more...] about Nissan is Designing Gaming Chairs Based on its Car Seats

Photo: Ford’s New Coca-Cola Bottle Interior

November 16, 2013 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ford Fusion Energi Coca Cola

Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola partnered to create the above car interior for the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. The fabric used on the seat cushions, seat backs, head restraints, door panel inserts and headliner is made from repurposed Coca-Cola bottles – which, themselves, are made from plants. … [Read more...] about Photo: Ford’s New Coca-Cola Bottle Interior

Nissan Leaf to be Trimmed in Sugarcane

January 11, 2013 By Nadeem

The all-electric Nissan Leaf already features upholstery made from recycled water bottles. Now its seats, door panels, headrests and center armrest will be trimmed in ECO CIRCLE Plantfiber – a new fabric partially derived from sugarcane. … [Read more...] about Nissan Leaf to be Trimmed in Sugarcane

Repreve: Ford’s Water Bottle Car Fabric

January 8, 2012 By Nadeem

Nissan announced in March 2011 that its all-electric Leaf would feature seat fabric made from recycled water bottles, but Ford is apparently leading the charge with Repreve, a new polyester fiber made from the plastic. … [Read more...] about Repreve: Ford’s Water Bottle Car Fabric

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