Oh no, I think we've stumbled upon a horrendous trend... First, a couple of Russians upholstered the body of their Porsche 924 in orange chenille tufting. Then, US automotive carpet company ACC sponsored a van with diamond pleats on the exterior. Showing them both up, American rapper The Game had the outside of his Ferrari F430 trimmed in leather. Now, a British man with … [Read more...] about Cringe at this Velvet Porsche Panamera
NBM Introduces New Industry Trade Show
National Business Media Inc. (NBM) – parent company to both Restyling and Hotrod & Restoration magazines – has announced its intention to launch a new trade show that will include products and services of interest to auto upholsterers and restylers. … [Read more...] about NBM Introduces New Industry Trade Show
Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2013
WardsAuto has announced its picks for the 10 best OEM interiors of 2013. This year's winners – which largely consist of Asian brands – will be recognized during a special ceremony at next month's WardsAuto Interiors Conference. … [Read more...] about Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2013
Beware of Meth-Contaminated Car Interiors
Remember the “world’s most disgusting car interior” that we profiled in May of 2012? Soaked in methamphetamines and a drug dealer’s blood, it was literally a biohazard. Well, don’t be surprised if a car comes to your shop in similar condition. According to the NY Daily News, mobile meth labs are a growing trend. … [Read more...] about Beware of Meth-Contaminated Car Interiors
Sit Inside the BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept
BMW’s latest concept vehicle, the 4-Series Coupe, debuted at the 2013 North American International Auto Show held earlier this year in Detroit. As expected, much of the automotive press focused on the vehicle’s performance dynamics and sleek bodylines. Of course, we at The Hog Ring are more interested in its cabin. … [Read more...] about Sit Inside the BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept
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