17 May, 2025

On Thursday, May 15, the National Automobile Museum of Turin (MAUTO) opened its latest exhibition 'Carlo Felice Trossi. Unfinished Hero', dedicated to the multifaceted figure of the Biella-born racing driver and auto constructor. The exhibition winds its way along a path of discovery that brings together memorabilia, photographic evidence, drawings, up to cars, planes and boats, and is curated by historian and essayist Giordano Bruno Guerri.

Škoda Auto is entering the 130th year of its rich history. Opening of an extensive exhibition at the Škoda Museum brings the company’s major milestones and many fascinating stories to life. The exhibition features dozens of cars, a selection of the company’s first motorcycles and bicycles, and an interactive map charting the development of the main plant.

From 4 July to 31 August, eight legendary BMWs will be in the focus of Louwman Museum’s ’Fine Art on Wheels’ exhibition. Iconic models such as the BMW 3.0 CSL, BMW M1 and BMW M3 GT2 – each transformed into a work of art by world-famous artists such as Alexander Calder, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons. From the brutal Le Mans racers to exclusive performance models – each of these cars tells a unique story, in which power, speed and design come together with art.

On Thursday, May 22, a presentation titled "Die vergessene Stromlinie. Das letzte Rennwagenexperiment der Auto Union (The forgotten Streamliner. Auto Union's Last Racing Car Experiment)" will be held at the Saxon Motoring Museum. Jörg Geisler, technical director of a medium-sized wholesaler and passionate Auto Union enthusiast, takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the technical development of Auto Union racing cars.

Bluebird Chelsea, the renowned iconic restaurant, bar and café with deep roots in British motoring history, is proud to partner with the National Motor Museum and The Campbell Family Heritage Trust for a landmark celebration honouring one of the most legendary names in motorsport.

On May 15, Bucharest-based Tiriac Collection hosted a special event dedicated to 50 years of Ferrari history. In an elegant setting, 21 iconic models offered guests a spectacular journey through the evolution of the renowned brand, from the classic elegance of the 1970s to the cutting-edge innovations of today.

On May 17, the Matra Museum welcomed its new resident, a Matra 530 ’Europe 1’. Sylvain Floirat, who was the vice-president of Matra, was also the owner of the Europe 1 radio station, so it's only natural that ties would develop between the two companies. In 1968, Matra offered the radio station a series of M530 As, which were painted in the Europe 1 colours and toured the roads during events such as the 1969 Tour de France. These orange and black cars would become excellent ambassadors for the young Matra Sports brand.

This stunning 1987 BMW 333i has recently arrived in the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania. Between 1985 and 1987, BMW of South Africa manufactured a very special 3-Series. It was created to complete in Group 1 saloon car racing, however the class was discontinued in 1985. The 333i featured the M30B32 six cylinder engine, seen in larger BMW models such as the 533i and 733i.

A beautiful Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet is the newest addition to the collection of one of Latvia's most remarkable museums, the Riga Motor Museum. 

BMW launched its first motorcycle, the R32 in 1923. Three years later the touring bike has been updated and became the R42.

The Bialystok Military Museum is pleased to announce the expansion of its collection with a unique Pierce-Arrow truck. Produced in 1917, the 5-ton truck is the only surviving example of this type of vehicle in Polish museum collections.