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Mercedes E-Class Knocked for Faux Leather

March 23, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Mercedes E-Class Knocked for Faux Leather

Mercedes-Benz recently got into some hot water when a customer found out the seats in his 2018 E-Class SE weren't entirely upholstered in leather, despite an advertisement implying that was the case. … [Read more...] about Mercedes E-Class Knocked for Faux Leather

Haartz Takes Aim at Cheap Convertible Tops

March 8, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Haartz Takes Aim at Cheap Convertible Tops

Tired of cheap, knockoff convertible tops flooding the aftermarket? So is The Haartz Corporation — and they’re doing something about it. … [Read more...] about Haartz Takes Aim at Cheap Convertible Tops

Auto Trim Market to hit $7.74 billion by 2025

February 23, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Auto Trim Market to hit 7 billion by 2025

The auto upholstery market will be worth $7.74 billion by 2025, according to industry research firm Markets and Markets. That's 60% more than what it was worth in 2017. … [Read more...] about Auto Trim Market to hit $7.74 billion by 2025

SMS Buys Competitor Original Auto Interiors

January 25, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - SMS Buys Competitor Original Auto Interiors

SMS Auto Fabrics, one of the auto upholstery industry's leading suppliers of original and reproduction fabrics, has purchased longtime competitor Original Auto Interiors. … [Read more...] about SMS Buys Competitor Original Auto Interiors

Which States Love Convertibles the Most?

August 10, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - The Most Popular States for Convertibles

In which U.S. state would you expect to repair more convertible tops — New Jersey or Arizona? Cars.com recently gathered the data, crunched the numbers and found some surprising results. … [Read more...] about Which States Love Convertibles the Most?

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