We know that Bentley Motors creates some of the most exquisite interiors in the world — but what goes into crafting each and every one? Drive TV paid a visit to the luxury automaker’s leather shop in Crewe, England to find out. … [Read more...] about A Visit to Bentley Motors’ Leather Workshop
Interesting Read
When it’s Good to Preserve Bad Car Interiors
While most auto upholstery shops repair, restore or customize car interiors, some also specialize in preserving them. The customers that these shops attract are a rare breed — more interested in freezing their classic cars in bad state than rehabilitating or enhancing them. … [Read more...] about When it’s Good to Preserve Bad Car Interiors
The Darker Side of Leather Tanneries
Quality leather is soft to the touch, rich in color and an all-around joy to work with. But how much do you really know about the industry that produces it? Tech blog Gizmodo recently published an exposé titled "How Leather is Slowly Killing the People and Places that Make It." The article sheds light on the darker side of tanneries, especially those in developing countries … [Read more...] about The Darker Side of Leather Tanneries
Please Help ‘The Griebel Fabulous Five’
In times of great sadness, one must rely on the kindness of family, friends and sometimes even strangers for support. We hope that The Hog Ring community will rally together to help support a family within our industry in their time of need. … [Read more...] about Please Help ‘The Griebel Fabulous Five’
Read the Fine Print: It’s Not Leather
In 2012, we inducted Kia Motors into The Hog Ring's "Hall of Shame" for fooling customers into believing that its popular Sportage SUV was trimmed in genuine leather — when, in fact, it featured almost no real leather at all. In 2013, we inducted Toyota Motor Corporation when it attempted to do the same. Sadly, it's come to the point where we may soon have to induct the … [Read more...] about Read the Fine Print: It’s Not Leather
Recent Comments