31 October, 2026

A new Vatican exhibit celebrates nearly 100 years of one of the world’s most recognizable cars: the popemobile. From brocade seats to electric motors, the eight historic vehicles on display trace the history of how papal transportation went from stately limousines to more practical cars designed to give crowds a view of the pope. “Over the decades, the popemobile has evolved from a means of transportation into an instrument of encounter, enabling the pontiff to draw closer to the faithful during pastoral visits and public celebrations,” Pope Leo XIV told organizers of the exhibit during a private meeting at the Vatican on October 28.

America's Transportation Experience / AACA Museum will open a new exhibit "Pony Car Rebellion: 1964-1975" on November 14. The golden era of pony cars between 1964 and 1975 was shaped by a perfect storm of baby-boomer youth culture, aggressive styling, affordable prices, and fierce manufacturer rivalries. The groundbreaking 1964 launch of the Plymouth Barracuda, followed closely by the Ford Mustang, defined this new automotive segment and gave an entire generation a symbol of freedom and individual expression.

Once again, the Business Solutions Center of the Junta de Castilla y León (Valladolid) will host the 12th edition of the automotive heritage event Forum-Exhibition “The Historic Vehicle: An Opportunity for the Future” (Foro-Exposición ”El Vehículo Histórico: una oportunidad de futuro”). The forum serves as a primary meeting point for collectors, historians, and automotive professionals to discuss the legal, economic, and cultural future of classic vehicles, balancing preservation with modern mobility regulations. This year’s event commemorates the 75th anniversary of Renault in Spain.

Motoring Museum Wena has recently obtained a Polish Sirena 104. The museum’s staff found the vehicle in Dresden, in a residential district full of villas. The Syrena was produced between 1957 to 1972 in various models: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, while the most popular model was the 105. All were two-door sedans with two-stroke engines, initially of two cylinders. In 1965 the Syrena received a larger three-cylinder engine.

Want to see one of the coolest vehicles to 'allegedly' race the
real-life Cannonball Run/2904? John Ficarra's amazing ambulance has
found a home in California Automobile Museum’s Carburetor Corners
exhibit through November 13, when he will be bringing another
race-tested car and tell his stories from years on the road. It's all
part of the Get Your Kicks at CAM event on November 13, which will
turn the museum into one giant party celebrating 100 years of Route
66.

The Czechoslovak MTX 1-06 formula car has recently been replaced by a 1973 Lola F3 at Automoto Museum Lučany’s exhibition. The T240 was announced as the Lola chassis for junior formulae for 1971, it could be used in F2, F3 and Formula B. It comprised of a new monocoque with outboard suspension, double wishbones at the front, lower reversed wishbones with fixed length driveshafts and radius rods at the rear. The angular fuel tanks were low slung, well back in the wheelbase.

Calling all fans of fast wheels and the scent of gasoline – the collection of Slovakia’s Double Red Cars has grown, gaining a serious dose of American muscle. Come see the legendary Shelby Cobra and other iconic American vehicles that are guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

A Ferrari 360 has joined the collection of the Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum. The 360 Modena represented a stylistic break with the angular, retractable-headlamp aesthetic of Ferrari's previous mid-engined V-8 berlinettas. Designed by Serbian designer Goran Popovic under the direction of Lorenzo Ramaciotti, head of Pininfarina's design studio, the team produced a curvaceous, aerodynamically efficient body with a long wheelbase and wide tracks. The resulting design is devoid of a traditional "eggcrate" grille; instead two separate intakes at each corner feed radiators positioned low in the nose and allow the centre section to channel airflow under the flat underbody. Twin rear diffusers generate ground effect and obviate the need for a rear spoiler.

Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s latest exhibit is Peter Brock’s 1973 BRE Datsun 240Z Baja Racer, now on display through March 2027. This famous off-road racer was designed, built, and driven by 2022 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Inductee – Peter Brock, in both the Baja 500 and Baja 1000 endurance races. It’s also the only BRE Datsun that Brock personally raced. He and co-driver Lee Midgley took the green flag in Ensenada, Mexico, from starting position 300, which is why you see that number on the car.

A gleaming gold rarity from Brazil has joined the diverse lineup of international vehicles on display at the DFW Car & Toy Museum. The 1971 L'Automobile Ventura, built on a Volkswagen Type 3 chassis and powered by a rear-mounted, air-cooled 1.6L flat-four, is now part of the Ron Sturgeon Collection and turning heads for its sleek design and unique lineage.

Muzeum Ratownictwa (Museum of Rescue Services) in Katowice, Poland has finished the restoration of two ambulances: a Volkswagen Transporter T3 and a Nysa 522. Both are now on display.

On October 26, as part of the ERC Rally 6 Cities of North Portugal, the Rally Museum in Fafe had the unforgettable honor of welcoming driver Mikko Hirvonen and members of the Toyota team into their space. Seeing the emotion in the eyes of someone who is part of rally history as he encountered his own journey depicted there – on a plaque bearing his name, right next to a stunning Ford Focus – was a truly magical moment for the museum staff.

From 4 to 7 November, Heritage Hub is hosting the Lancia Design Days, an immersive experience offering a glimpse into the world of automotive design through talks, demonstrations and workshops with designers from the Lancia Style Centre. Discover the crafts, ideas and inspirations that transform an intuition into a car, and retrace 120 years of Lancia’s history, from the iconic cars of the past to the new range. We look forward to seeing you in Turin at the Lancia Design Days to discover what lies behind every project.

Gilmore Garage Works has kicked off another year with a cohort of 15 kids this fall. Gilmore Garage Works is an after-school enrichment program at the Gilmore Car Museum that gives students hands-on experience in auto restoration, welding, painting, and fabrication. Led by volunteer mentors since 2009, it builds technical skills along with responsibility, teamwork, and professionalism. Students leave with a resume, a portfolio, letters of recommendation, and the confidence to take their next step.

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) is honored and excited to announce the launch of the prestigious Joseph Freeman Collection, offering access to more than one million historic motorsports photographs, along with artifacts, memorabilia, rare books and programs. The photographic images include most major formats: digital, slides and negatives, prints, drawings, illustrations, even some rare stereoscopic slides.  An initial unveiling of more than 15,000 curated images is now available, with new images added every day.

Rudolf Koller, an entrepreneur and classic car collector from Vitis, Austria has died; he passed away in September at the age of 85. A local businessman, he was known in classic car circles for his museum in Heldenberg which was opened in 2007.  The collection includes more than 140 classic cars, as well as a restored Steyr tractor that once belonged to Koller’s father—a machine the museum founder himself used while working on his family’s farm.