SILVERSTONE (September 12, 2024) – The LEGO Group and McLaren Automotive have embarked on the toughest LEGO Technic challenge to date, recreating a one-of-a-kind, fully drivable McLaren P1™ made from LEGO Technic elements. And if that wasn’t enough, McLaren F1™ driver, Lando Norris has been enlisted for the ultimate challenge, to complete a lap of the iconic British racetrack, Silverstone, in the 1:1 scale LEGO Technic McLaren P1. Continue reading
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LOS ANGELES (September 9, 2024) — The Petersen Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit, “Driven to Win: The Automobile in Competition,” is now open in the Charles Nearburg Family Gallery. The display showcases more than 100 years of motorsport history across a variety of competitive disciplines and highlights the technologies that propelled winning race cars across the finish line. Continue reading
Meyers Manx kicked off its 60th anniversary bringing nostalgia and innovation together for a global audience with a spectacular parade featuring over 80 Meyers Manx dune buggies at the Goodwood Revival on the 6th of September. Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (September 6, 2024) – The Petersen Automotive Museum will celebrate a cornerstone of LA car culture on Mexican Independence Day weekend with a parade of iconic lowrider vehicles around the Miracle Mile on Sunday, September 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Curated lowriders are expected for the parade, which will conclude with a car show at the museum featuring Folklorico dancers and carnival-style activities for the whole family. This special event, sponsored by PPG, OPTIMA, Calidad and Guerrero, offers free museum and event admission for youth under 17 (in-person admission only). Continue reading
Having sold out its initial print run in 2019 and with hundreds of back orders, Steve Saxty has released a new, limited edition 500 copy run of “The Cars You Always Promised Yourself’. Available now, this larger format edition charts the evolution of Ford’s most desirable coupes including the Capri, Puma, XR and RS Sierra. Spanning 336 pages, it features a soft feel cover and custom-commissioned double-page renders of cars such as Henry Ford’s unique RS2000 alongside fascinating insight from the original designers. Intended for enthusiasts who didn’t manage to secure one of the first run, signed copies are available, as a twin set with RS Icons, for $114.00 from www.stevesaxty.com. Continue reading
VENICE, Italy (September 3, 2024) – Aston Martin last night heralded the arrival of Vanquish, its new V12 flagship sports car set to redefine driving dynamism for a new generation of drivers. Continue reading
MUNICH (August 29, 2024) – Bavarian premium carmaker BMW has come up with an innovative brand campaign to turn the heads of an international audience to the brand’s current range of models in the luxury segment. The highly exclusive BMW 7 Series, BMW 8 Series, BMW X7 and BMW XM models are showcased as masterpieces of design and engineering amid breathtaking landscapes. The impressive images send out a message of exclusivity with a progressive flavor that appeals to all the human senses in a nuanced way, reflects our intellectual perspectives and provides us with meaningful experiences. Continue reading
MOLSHEIM, France (August 28, 2024) – After a captivating week in Monterey, the Bugatti Tourbillon¹ embarked on an exclusive journey across Southern California, completing its first stretch on US soil. The latest hyper sports car from Molsheim made a series of carefully chosen appearances, offering enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience its engineering excellence and fine craftsmanship up close. Up next, Europe and the renowned Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille. Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (August 28, 2024) – The Amelia by Hagerty celebrates 30 years of global motoring excellence as it returns to the breathtaking oceanside Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton Resort from March 6 – March 9, 2025. Tickets will be available for purchase starting September 12, 2024, at AmeliaConcours.com. Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (August 27, 2024) – The Hagerty Drivers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving automotive culture and history, is hosting its annual “Cars at the Capital” exhibition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from September 19-24, 2024. Displayed in an eye-catching brilliantly lit glass enclosure will be the 35th and 36th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. Continue reading