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Photo: Smart Forjoy Papasan Rear Seat

September 11, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Smart Forjoy

Take a look at the backseat in the all-new Smart Forjoy concept car. A cross between a traditional papasan and an egg chair, it appears as if Smart took its design cues from Austin Powers' love shack. … [Read more...] about Photo: Smart Forjoy Papasan Rear Seat

Cadillac Shows off the XTS’ Woodgrain Trim

August 12, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Woodgrain and Leather

Woodgrain and genuine leather are a time tested combination that's guaranteed to set off any car interior. But matching grains to hides is no easy task. It takes a true understanding of the materials and an eye for high-end aesthetics and luxury. In a new video, General Motors' vehicle designers explain how they turned to household furniture to influence the look and feel of … [Read more...] about Cadillac Shows off the XTS’ Woodgrain Trim

10 Most Ridiculous Car Dashboards

July 31, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Complex Dashboard

With their strange curves and abundance of buttons, knobs and switches, some dashboards are hell to look at and even worse to upholster – especially if you don't have access to a thermo vacuum forming machine. Our friends over at Jalopnik recently asked their community of car enthusiasts to name some of the most ridiculous dashboards they've ever seen. These were among them: … [Read more...] about 10 Most Ridiculous Car Dashboards

Photo: Citroën DS3 Cabrio Baby Seat

July 15, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing concept

When I was a child, we didn't even use baby car seats. Now automakers are integrating them into their interior designs. Point-in-case, check out the sporty baby seat featured in the new Citroën DS3 Cabrio Racing concept. Like the cabin it’s pegged to, this safety seat is trimmed in Napa full-grain leather, DS-embossed leather and Alcantara. … [Read more...] about Photo: Citroën DS3 Cabrio Baby Seat

Photo: Kia Provo Front Bench Seat

March 6, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Kia Provo Concept, which debuted today at the Geneva auto show, features a diamond-pleated, wave-shaped bench front seat. … [Read more...] about Photo: Kia Provo Front Bench Seat

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