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Jaguar Introduces Transparent Pillars

December 16, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Speaking of transparent car interiors, check out the new Jaguar/Land Rover 360° Urban Windscreen — which, through a clever use of exterior cameras and interior projectors, allows drivers to see right through every one of the vehicle's pillars, putting an end to blind spots. … [Read more...] about Jaguar Introduces Transparent Pillars

Rinspeed zaZen’s Transparent Recaro Seats

December 15, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Swiss automaker Rinspeed is renown for its cutting edge designs and often outlandish concepts. From inflatable upholstery to stand-up seating, they're not afraid to try anything — which, of course, is why their introduction of transparent Recaro seats doesn't shock us in the least. … [Read more...] about Rinspeed zaZen’s Transparent Recaro Seats

Design Studio: Two-Up Motorcycle Seat

November 19, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

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Designing and upholstering custom motorcycle seats can be a lot of fun, especially when customers give you creative license to try new and bold ideas. Because the possibilities are endless, it’s important to sketch out your ideas on paper before making a single stitch. To help you do just that, we’ve added our first illustration of a motorcycle seat to The Hog Ring Design … [Read more...] about Design Studio: Two-Up Motorcycle Seat

Photo: Renault Zoe Concept Seats

October 22, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Renault Zoe Concept Interior

Car seat or toilet seat? No one really knows except for French automaker Renault, which featured this unique design in Zoe, a five-door super-mini electric car concept it introduced in 2005. … [Read more...] about Photo: Renault Zoe Concept Seats

Photo: Renault Captur Concept Elastic Seats

October 15, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Renault Captur Concept Interior

Remember Bastybikes' laced motorcycle seat? Renault executed a similar design for the seats in its Captur Concept — a model that was light ages ahead of its time (and still is)! … [Read more...] about Photo: Renault Captur Concept Elastic Seats

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