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Turning Christmas Trees into Car Parts

December 23, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Following the holiday season, most Christmas trees turn to mulch or firewood — but Lincoln Motor Company is keen on changing that. The automaker recently partnered with Weyerhaeuser, a private timber company, and Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading automotive interior developers, to transform the trees into a renewable alternative to fiberglass that can be used in … [Read more...] about Turning Christmas Trees into Car Parts

Interiors Take Center Stage at SEMA 2013

November 25, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

While exploring the Central Hall of the 2013 SEMA Show, I had the opportunity to speak with our industry’s leading manufacturers of interior restoration parts, including TMI Products Inc, Legendary Auto Interiors LTD, PUI Interiors and Distinctive Industries. While some companies choose to focus their displays on original restoration components, others showcased their custom … [Read more...] about Interiors Take Center Stage at SEMA 2013

Find Out What’s New at Electron Top

November 24, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

The November issue of Electron Top's newsletter, "Keep in Touch!", is here and full of helpful information. … [Read more...] about Find Out What’s New at Electron Top

Levi’s Gremlin: With Seats of the Pants

October 23, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Here on The Hog Ring, we've written a lot about the fusion of auto upholstery with fashion, but it's certainly not a new concept. In 1973, the AMC Gremlin was offered with an optional Levi's interior. Real jeans weren't used though. Because fire-safety regulations prohibited the use of denim, the automaker spun nylon to look like the genuine article. … [Read more...] about Levi’s Gremlin: With Seats of the Pants

What’s Inside the President’s Limo?

October 20, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

President Barack Obama's Cadillac limousine, affectionately called "The Beast," is one one of America's most highly guarded secrets. While we know it's virtually Armageddon-proof, we don't know much else – for good reason of course. Autoweek recently published a short article that highlights the few facts we do know. The interior, possibly the most classified of its … [Read more...] about What’s Inside the President’s Limo?