Trimming car interiors in salmon leather is so passé. The coolest cars feature live fish swimming about — or at least that's what Chinese automaker GAC Motor believes. Their latest creation, the WitStar Concept, comes equipped with a full-size aquarium built into its rear seat armrest/center console. … [Read more...] about Photo: GAC Motor Aquarium Console
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Putting The Hog Ring Design Studio to Use
Since launching The Hog Ring Design Studio in early 2014, auto trimmers from all over the world have been putting our illustrations to good use — helping customers visualize their design ideas and securing contracts to bring them to life. Case in point: Check out how one of our illustrations was used to design the seat of a custom 1973 Ford F100. … [Read more...] about Putting The Hog Ring Design Studio to Use
Photo: Cadillac-Inspired ’32 Ford Bench Seat
This Cadillac-inspired 1932 Ford 3W seat was trimmed by none other than Sid Chavers of Sid Chavers Company in Santa Clara, California — and posted to his Instagram account, where you can see more of his gorgeous work by following @SidChavers. … [Read more...] about Photo: Cadillac-Inspired ’32 Ford Bench Seat
Mercedes Debuts the Future of Car Interiors
The Internet is ablaze with news of Mercedes-Benz's new autonomous car, the F015 Luxury in Motion — especially its interior, which looks more like a living room than a traditional vehicle cabin. Of course, if you've been following The Hog Ring, you already know what the inside of most self-driving concept cars look like. However, it's still cool too see one up close. … [Read more...] about Mercedes Debuts the Future of Car Interiors
Piñatex: Trimming Cars in Pineapple Leaves
Automakers have been experimenting with plant-based fabrics for a number of years. However, a leather expert from the Philippines is set to revolutionize the practice and lead the charge with a fabric she developed from pineapple leaf fibers that many believe is a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to leather. … [Read more...] about Piñatex: Trimming Cars in Pineapple Leaves
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