SEMA has partnered with the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) to assist auto professionals in Houston, Texas, impacted by the devastating floods caused by Tropical Storm Harvey. … [Read more...] about Houston Floods: Help Auto Shops Recover
Monthly Wrap Up: August 2017
The Hog Ring was CRAZY this month. Not only did we review new products and profile talented trimmers, but we launched our all-new Auto Upholstery Forum! Here’s a look back at August 2017. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: August 2017
Ford’s 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
Snapshots from Haartz’s Storied Past
The Haartz Corporation is the automotive industry’s leading manufacturer of convertible top fabric, covering nearly every open-air vehicle from the Ford Mustang to Lamborghini Aventador. … [Read more...] about Snapshots from Haartz’s Storied Past
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
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