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Download a Free Copy of SEMA’s Future Trends Report

February 15, 2022 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Download a Free Copy of SEMA Future Trends Report

Curious how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, supply chain issues, inflation and the labor shortage are impacting the automotive aftermarket? Then check out SEMA's 2022 Future Trends Report. … [Read more...] about Download a Free Copy of SEMA’s Future Trends Report

Covercraft Industries Buys Lloyd Mats

January 12, 2022 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Covercraft Industries Buys Lloyd Mats

Covercraft Industries, maker of vehicle seat covers and other protective products, just acquired Lloyd Mats, a manufacturer of custom fit vehicle carpets and cargo mats. … [Read more...] about Covercraft Industries Buys Lloyd Mats

Rolls-Royce Says Vegan Leather isn’t Luxury

December 26, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Some automakers are discontinuing the use of leather in their interiors, but not Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. In fact, the company's CEO says doing so could compromise luxury. … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce Says Vegan Leather isn’t Luxury

Report: US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon

December 9, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon

American demand for leather in luxury SUVs is worsening Amazon deforestation, according to a recent exposé published by The New York Times. … [Read more...] about Report: US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon

Pecca to Make Leather for Electric Vehicles

December 7, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - 246 Employees Pecca Group Contract Coronavirus

Some industry experts believe the auto industry's shift to electric vehicles will spell the end of leather interiors — but Pecca Group doesn't seem to think so. … [Read more...] about Pecca to Make Leather for Electric Vehicles

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