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Regulators Say Touchscreens Aren’t Safe. They Want to Bring Buttons Back.

March 13, 2026 By Naseem Muaddi

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After years of touchscreens taking over dashboards, physical buttons might be making a comeback. … [Read more...] about Regulators Say Touchscreens Aren’t Safe. They Want to Bring Buttons Back.

Driver Seriously Hurt After Car Slams into Kansas Upholstery Shop

January 29, 2026 By Naseem Muaddi

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A driver was hospitalized in serious condition Thursday morning after crashing a vehicle into an upholstery shop in Kansas City, Kansas. … [Read more...] about Driver Seriously Hurt After Car Slams into Kansas Upholstery Shop

The Upholsterer’s Guide to Working in Cars Contaminated With Blood

November 19, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - The Upholsterer’s Guide to Working in Cars Contaminated With Blood

If you work in auto upholstery long enough, someone will eventually roll into your shop with a car that's contaminated with blood, urine or some other bodily fluid. It comes with the territory. Maybe the vehicle was in a crash, or maybe the owner had a medical emergency. Whatever the reason, it's not unusual and it can be dangerous if you're not careful. … [Read more...] about The Upholsterer’s Guide to Working in Cars Contaminated With Blood

Firefighters Save Cat Trapped in Burning Upholstery Shop

September 25, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Firefighters Save Cat Trapped in Burning Upholstery Shop

Fire ripped through an upholstery shop in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, last week, leaving the building nearly destroyed — but not before firefighters pulled off a dramatic rescue… of a cat. … [Read more...] about Firefighters Save Cat Trapped in Burning Upholstery Shop

Do Dark Car Interiors Really Get Hotter Than Light Ones?

August 27, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Do Dark Car Interiors Really Get Hotter in the Summer?

We've all heard that dark car interiors get hotter than light ones — right? Well, Consumer Reports recently put it to the test. … [Read more...] about Do Dark Car Interiors Really Get Hotter Than Light Ones?

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