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Nominate a Trimmer to SEMA’s Hall of Fame

January 15, 2026 By Nadeem Muaddi

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It’s about time SEMA inducts an auto trimmer into its Hall of Fame — don’t you think? … [Read more...] about Nominate a Trimmer to SEMA’s Hall of Fame

Trimmer Charles William Fife Dies at 88

January 14, 2026 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Charles William Fife Dies at 88

Trimmer Charles William Fife, Sr., who was known to friends and family as "Bill," has died at age 88. … [Read more...] about Trimmer Charles William Fife Dies at 88

Dimmable Sun Visors are Coming in 2027… But Haven’t We Seen this Before?

January 13, 2026 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Gentex Dimmable Sun Visors are Coming in 2027

Gentex, the world’s largest supplier of auto-dimming rearview mirrors, says it plans to introduce see-through, dimmable sun visors beginning in 2027. … [Read more...] about Dimmable Sun Visors are Coming in 2027… But Haven’t We Seen this Before?

The Man Behind the Little Arrow on Your Fuel Gauge Has Died

January 12, 2026 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - The Man Behind the Little Arrow on Your Fuel Gauge Has Died

James Moylan, a longtime Ford Motor Company employee whose simple but brilliant idea forever changed the driving experience, passed away on December 11, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was 80. … [Read more...] about The Man Behind the Little Arrow on Your Fuel Gauge Has Died

These Robots Can Assemble Two Vehicle Door Panels in Only 40 Seconds

January 9, 2026 By Naseem Muaddi

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KraussMaffei says it's developed intelligent robots that can assemble the interior trim for two vehicle doors in just 40 seconds, including inspection and positioning checks. … [Read more...] about These Robots Can Assemble Two Vehicle Door Panels in Only 40 Seconds

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