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The Darker Side of Leather Tanneries

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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

Read the Fine Print: It’s Not Leather

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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

Why Do We Call It a ‘Tonneau Cover’?

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Auto trimmers and restylers shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the number one selling aftermarket product for trucks in the tonneau cover — as many of us repair or install them on a regular basis. But how many of us ever stopped to wonder where the term comes from and why we use it? Being the nerd that I am, I decided to find out, and was amazed by what I learned. … [Read more...] about Why Do We Call It a ‘Tonneau Cover’?

Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats

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Once a brand and style of bucket seat only auto trimmers and car enthusiasts knew, Recaro has grown to become the auto industry's preeminent manufacturer of sport seats. While you can still buy its products in the after-market, the German company has landed a number of lucrative deals to supply its seats directly to automakers and even produces a line of racing-style baby car … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats