20 June, 2026

Earlier this week the European Parliament approved the new End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations. The 280-page document has one relevant paragraph to classic car owners. According to paragraph 14: "In order to preserve Europe’s cultural heritage, vehicles of historical interest should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation and should not be subject to the obligations related to transfer of ownership or export, or to end-of-life requirements. Similarly, vehicles which are recognised by a Member State as having special cultural interest should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation. This can cover for instance vehicles in the possession of collectors or museums, custom-built vehicles or racing vehicles, provided that the competent authorities recognise their relevant special cultural interest".

Meet the machines that redefine what's possible! "Numinous Hypercars Titans of Speed" has officially opened at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Step into an immersive exhibit exploring the world’s most extraordinary automobiles as objects of art, emotion, and innovation. Featuring iconic hypercars in a cinematic environment of light, sound, and motion (video), the exhibition invites visitors to experience the awe, beauty, and power of machines engineered beyond imagination.

Fernando Alonso’s Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR will be on display from 22 June at the "D'Hier à Aujourd'hui" ("From Yesterday to Today") exhibition of the Private Collection of Antique Cars of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. Dedicated to the evolution of the automobile from generation to generation, the exhibition will feature exceptional pairings of iconic models that marked their era and their modern successors: Ferrari F40 and Ferrari F80, Bugatti EB110 and Chiron Pur Sport, Ford GT40 and Ford GT, Renault Maxi 5 Turbo and Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and many more.

On June 13, 2026 at Le Mans, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum revealed it's authentic Group 44/Bob Tullius–era Jaguar Group C prototype. The car was donated to the Simeone Museum by Jim and Mary Rogers. Designed by Lee Dykstra, these prototypes originally competed in the North American IMSA GTP championship but transitioned to FIA Group C for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1984 and 1985. The XJR-5 was the initial model that re-introduced Jaguar to the international prototype racing map. To meet European Group C endurance rules, the car was updated with larger engines, increased fuel tank capacities, and aerodynamic refinements for Le Mans.

A car with a huge rear wing created for NASCAR, a sedan that reaches almost 300 km/h, and a rare 1952 Italian coupe, of which only two units received the same body, are among the new additions to the Museo CARDE's collection in Campos do Jordão (SP). In total, 21 previously unseen vehicles were incorporated into the exhibition, in the largest renewal of the collection since the space's inauguration in November 2024.

There is a constant change in the vehicles on display at the America On Wheels museum. Some are donations, and some are loans, but it means that you will see a variety items whenever you visit. This 1926 Dodge Brothers Huckster Truck was recently donated to America On Wheels. These donations help the museum in so many ways. If you have a special vehicle you would like to donate, please contact the office at 610.432.4200 during museum hours.

This 1974 Holden Torana L34 is currently on display at the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania's 'Hall of Muscle'. Graham Parsons started his motor racing career in 1964, racing a Ford Cortina GT.  It was one of only three cars he raced in his thirteen-year career – all with number 25, chosen by Graham, because he was 25 years old when he bought his first racing car. He purchased the brand-new Holden Torana SLR-5000 L34 in 1975, with the aim of competing in the Australian Touring Car Championship.

Portugal's Museum of Rally is pleased to announce the arrival of a very special piece in its collection: the Peugeot 208 T16 R5, driven by Bruno Magalhães and navigated by Hugo Magalhães during the 2015 European Rally Championship (ERC) season. This is the same car that achieved one of the most remarkable victories in the Portuguese duo's career by winning the 2015 Madeira Wine Rally, one of the most emblematic and demanding events on the national and international calendar. With its 1.6 Turbo engine, all-wheel drive and cutting-edge R5 category technology, the Peugeot 208 T16 became a benchmark in the ERC, allowing Bruno Magalhães to compete at the highest level of European motorsport.

On June 18, the Mid America Motorworks complex and museum in Effingham, Illinois, sustained catastrophic damage after being struck by a powerful tornado. Known worldwide among Corvette and automotive enthusiasts, Mid America Motorworks has been a cornerstone of car culture for decades. Founded by entrepreneur Mike Yager in 1974, the company grew from a small Corvette parts business into an internationally recognized destination for collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts. Early reports indicate that the museum and many of the vehicles it housed were destroyed. While the loss of these historic automobiles is devastating, there is one piece of good news: all team members are reported safe, and no injuries have been reported.

On June 15, 29 years ago, The Car and Carriage Museum opened to the public.  Before the collection could be seen by thousands of visitors annually, though, Helen Clay Frick had to figure out how to store her family’s extensive carriage and sleigh collection in Pittsburgh. In 1955, Helen constructed a building on the grounds to house the carriages and could later be developed into a museum. The former carriage house now serves as education classrooms and office spaces. Attached to it is The Car and Carriage Museum, which displays dozens of vehicles for visitors to view for free Tuesday through Sunday.

The Technology Gallery of the Shanghai Automobile Museum has been revamped and upgraded with the theme "The Realm of Evolution." Through two main sections, "The Evolution of Automotive Technology" and "Borderless Driving," it systematically showcases the past and future of automotive technology, from engines and new energy powertrains to intelligent driving technology.  Covering approximately 2,450 square metres, the design scope includes spatial planning, graphic standards, and a manual for the iterative renewal of branded exhibits. With polygonal and geometric elements as its visual foundation, the gallery constructs five thematic experience zones that combine temporal logic with immersive engagement.