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2016 Smart ForTwo Features Haartz Topping

October 8, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Haartz Corporation, the leading industry provider of soft top convertible material, recently announced that it will be providing topping for the 2016 Smart ForTwo Cabriolet. … [Read more...] about 2016 Smart ForTwo Features Haartz Topping

How Fuel Economy Affects Drop Top Sales

August 27, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Despite some recent positive developments, demand for convertible cars has been on a steady decline for more than a decade. The reasons for the drop are many, but a recent report on National Public Radio (NPR) says tougher fuel economy standards are making it even worse. … [Read more...] about How Fuel Economy Affects Drop Top Sales

2016 Camaro to Feature Haartz Topping

July 21, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 2016 Chevrolet Camaro - Haartz

Need another reason to get excited about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro's throwback convertible top? How about this: It will be manufactured using topping fabric by Haartz Corporation! … [Read more...] about 2016 Camaro to Feature Haartz Topping

The Camaro’s Throwback Convertible Top

July 6, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Just when you thought the Camaro couldn’t get any more retro, the all-new model is set to feature a fully automatic convertible soft top that functions similarly to how it did nearly 30 years ago. … [Read more...] about The Camaro’s Throwback Convertible Top

Mercedes-Benz VRC: The 4-in-1 Drop Top

February 17, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Mercedes-Benz VRC Concept

In 1995, Mercedes-Benz sought to revolutionize the convertible top industry with the introduction of its Vario Research Car (VRC) — a concept vehicle that not only converted from a coupé to a convertible, but a truck and station wagon as well. … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz VRC: The 4-in-1 Drop Top

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