Photo: GAC Motor WitStar Aquarium Console
Trimming car interiors in salmon leather is so passé. The coolest cars feature live fish swimming about — or at least that’s what Chinese automaker GAC Motor believes. Their latest creation, the...
View ArticleDesign Studio: High-Back Bucket Seat
Need to design and upholster a high-back bucket seat for a client? No problem. We’ve just added an illustration of one to The Hog Ring Design Studio — where you can download it for free! If you don’t...
View ArticleJohnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept Interior
Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, unveiled its Innovation Demonstrator “ID15″ concept interior at this week’s North American International Auto Show in...
View ArticleDesign Studio: 1967-69 Chevy Camaro Door Panel
You asked for it and we listened. Starting today, we’re adding to The Hog Ring Design Studio a new series of door panel illustrations for the most popular hot rods — and we’re kicking things off with...
View ArticlePhoto: 1964 Chrysler Turbine Center Console
Check out the center console in the 1964 Chrysler Turbine. This car is 1 of 55 ever produced, and only 1 of 9 still in existence today. Between 1962 and 1964, Chrysler Corporation manufactured 55...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz VRC: The 4-in-1 Convertible Top
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...
View ArticleDesign Studio: 1964-67 Chevy Chevelle Door Panel
In continuation of our door panel series, we’re adding two new illustrations to The Hog Ring Design Studio. Last month it was the first-generation Chevy Camaro. This month it’s the coveted Chevelle!...
View ArticleJeep Concept Vehicles Feature Hand Stitching
Jeep recently sidestepped its rugged nature to unveil two concept trim levels that sport a range of luxury features, including unique hand-stitched French seams — more evidence that automakers...
View ArticleThe Hog Ring Design Studio: One Year On
Today marks the first anniversary of The Hog Ring Design Studio — the auto upholstery industry’s only free online library of vehicle interior illustrations. To mark the occasion, we’d like everyone in...
View ArticleDesign Studio: 1968-72 Chevy Chevelle Door Panel
We’re continuing our popular door panel series for a third straight month by adding two new illustrations to The Hog Ring Design Studio. Last month we added door panel sketches for the first-generation...
View ArticleBeetle Rocks a Denim Convertible Top by Haartz
If you’re planning to attend the New York International Auto Show this weekend, make sure to swing by the Volkswagen display to see the new Beetle Convertible Denim — which features a unique denim...
View ArticlePhoto: 1984 Bertone Ramarro Bench Seat
In 1984, Nuccio Bertone of now-defunct Italian automaker Gruppo Bertone sought to conquer the U.S. market with the introduction of a concept sports car he dubbed the Ramarro — Italian for “green...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Ridiculous Concept Car Interiors
Though they rarely ever make it to production, concept cars are awesome because they challenge us to think outside the box, be creative and explore what’s possible when no limitations exist. With such...
View ArticleWatch How Ford Designed the Mustang’s Interior
Ford Motor Company shot a video documentary on the design and development of the all-new 2015 Mustang, and is publishing it online in a series of chapters to mark the iconic vehicle’s 50th anniversary....
View ArticleDesign Studio: Classic Volkswagen Beetle Seats
Big news for Volkswagen fans! As per your request, we’ve added the classic Beetle to The Hog Ring Design Studio. If you don’t already know, The Hog Ring Design Studio is a growing collection of seat...
View ArticleCheck Out the Volvo XC90’s Unique Console
While many automakers are busy transforming the interiors of self-driving cars into lounges, Volvo Group has gone ahead and done it to a traditional vehicle — and it’s pretty freakin’ cool! The Volvo...
View ArticleDesign Studio: Volkswagen Beetle Door Panel
Last month, we introduced two illustrations of classic Volkswagen seats to The Hog Ring Design Studio. This month, we expand the collection with the addition of a Volkswagen door panel. Like car seats,...
View ArticleJohnson Controls Refreshes the Rear Seat
Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, recently unveiled a luxury rear seat it says combines the expressed needs of customers and automakers in one — but we just...
View ArticlePhoto: Renault’s ‘Touch Design’ philosophy
Renault recently unveiled the latest iteration of its Talisman concept car, a vehicle that improves upon the groundbreaking 2001 version that showcased the French automaker’s “Touch Design” philosophy....
View ArticleVolvo Reinvents the Child Safety Seat
Forget everything you know about child safety seats, Volvo Group just reinvented the way they look and function in cars. The automaker’s “Excellence Child Seat” replaces the front passenger seat in its...
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