Everything We Covered in August 2024

We had a busy month on The Hog Ring. We covered industry news, highlighted jaw-dropping interiors and more. Here’s a look back at August 2024.

Anyone else binge watch automotive shows after a long day of work? If so, check out “Resurrected Rides.”

Trimmer Stennis Garrard, Jr. of Terry, Mississippi, has died at age 73.

Cities across the U.S. are currently experiencing a relentless heatwave. Here’s how to say cool.

Trimmer Norma Fay Kelley of Georgetown, Tennessee, has died at age 71.

Automotive designer Dave Kindig is hosting a design session at the 2025 MasterTech Expo.

SEMA has replaced its annual “35 Under 35” list with a new honor called “Visionary 8.”

Trimmer Normand Noah Michaud of Portland, Maine, has died at age 83.

JD Power’s U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study has found that people hate their headrests.

SEMA is hosting a free webinar titled: “A Guide to Digitizing Your Operations for Success.”

The worst thing about summertime cruising is burning your ass on a hot vinyl or leather car seat, right?

Volkswagen is engineering a new faux leather that would be right at home in the Love Machine.

Show your support for the industry’s first football star and support a worthwhile cause at the same time.

Ford and Mazda have issued “Do Not Drive” alerts for more than 457,000 vehicles.

The all-new Skoda Elroq features an interior cabin trimmed in sustainable materials.

Leather Naturally is accepting nominations for its Management Board.

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