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The Worst Interior Features (According to a Veteran Auto Trimmer)

June 4, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - The Worst Interior Features According to a Veteran Trimmer

After nearly 30 years of repairing car interiors, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for good design — and an equally strong dislike for features that are poorly executed. … [Read more...] about The Worst Interior Features (According to a Veteran Auto Trimmer)

Check Out These Auto Upholstery Jobs

June 3, 2025 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Find a Job in Auto Upholstery

Are you an out-of-work trimmer? Fear not. We scoured the internet for the latest auto upholstery jobs and posted them on our jobs page. … [Read more...] about Check Out These Auto Upholstery Jobs

The Surprisingly Complex Job of Nissan’s Cup Holder Engineer

June 2, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - The Surprisingly Complex Job of Nissan’s Cupholder Engineer

While most automotive engineers focus on engines or safety systems, Chris Fischer has carved out one of the industry’s most unexpectedly complex niches: he’s Nissan’s lead engineer for cup holders. … [Read more...] about The Surprisingly Complex Job of Nissan’s Cup Holder Engineer

Everything We Covered in May 2025

May 31, 2025 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Everything We Covered in May 2025

We had a busy and exciting month on The Hog Ring. We covered the latest industry news, products, projects and more. Here’s a look back at May 2025. … [Read more...] about Everything We Covered in May 2025

11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success

May 30, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Knights Autoworks & Upholstery

Steve Hemstock has upholstered interiors for Jay Leno's multi-million dollar Ferrari and every one of the 39 Ford GTX1s ever made. But walk into his Wisconsin shop, Knights Autoworks & Upholstery, and you're likely to see a bunch of kids on the shop floor. … [Read more...] about 11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success

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