04 April 2026

One of many awards presented by the Society of Automotive Historians, the James J. Bradley Distinguished Service Award is presented to museums, archives, and libraries for exemplary efforts in preserving documents, photos, brochures and other resource materials relating to automotive history.  It is named in memory of James J. Bradley, noted curator of the National Automotive History Collection at the Detroit Public Library. This award is judged by a three-member committee, which is now headed by the editor of Automuseums.info, dr Pál Négyesi. All nominations and enquiries should be sent to sahawards@autohistory.org by 15 April! 

Sixty-six Bertone masterpieces, spanning from the 1960s to the early 2000s has now found home in the "new" Heritage Hub, which over the past year has undergone a period of profound transformation and enrichment through a reorganized exhibition route and new visiting formats. The return of the ASI Bertone Collection to Turin restores a fundamental piece to the city’s industrial and stylistic heritage. The agreement between ASI and Heritage Hub turns a preservation initiative into a living cultural project, open to the general public and able to enhance the value of Italy’s automotive system

The largest and most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the British teams that, between the 1960s and the 1980s, challenged Enzo Ferrari. On display: 23 cars, documents, memorabilia and photographs recounting the British revolution in motorsport during the era of Swinging London. Among the highlights are rare gems not to be missed, such as the Lotus 88C. The exhibition runs until 11 October.

Until 6 April, visitors to the CARDE Museum in Campos do Jordão will be able to view the exhibition “Brazilian Cars”, which showcases dozens of Brazilian-made compact sports cars – icons from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.  The exhibition takes place on the CARDE Boulevard, located outside the museum, near the Restoration School.

The British Motor Museum has been the home of British motoring culture. Now, it is throwing open its doors to the UK’s first Forza Horizon 6 exhibition. The Forza Horizon 6 Experience gives fans the chance to come face to face with a selection of carefully curated cars from the game world. Meet the developers behind the legends. Hear stories from super fans and creators. Experience a taste of Japan and its unique car culture. Feel the roar of the engines up close. More than an exhibition, it’s a chance to experience the Forza Horizon world in real life.

The National Corvette Museum will showcase an extraordinary lineup of
record-breaking Corvette performance cars during the Michelin Bash,
April 23–25, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Thanks to the museum's partners at
Chevrolet, this limited-time display brings together some of the most
advanced examples of America’s Sports Car ever built.

To make repeat visits even more convenient and affordable, Latvia's Bauska Motor Museum introduced annual subscriptions - an opportunity to visit the museum more often, leisurely enjoy the exhibition, discover details that have previously slipped by, and follow the news throughout the year.

On
selected dates, the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum in Funo di Argelato
offers the chance to enjoy a guided tour at the same price as a standard
admission ticket. A special opportunity to discover stories, visions
and details that shaped Ferruccio Lamborghini’s legacy and his most
iconic creations. 

On March 20, 2026, the opening of the exhibition project "Living Pages of the City's History: Time of War" took place at the "Time Machines" museum in Dnipro. The foundation of the exhibition project was the events taking place in the country and directly in the city of Dnipro during the war. There are ten stories visualized from Mikhail Prudnikov's book "My Life", which emphasize the  indomitability, the struggle for independence, and tell about the life of a front-line city. The main exhibition exhibit of the project is Volvo bus, which partially burned down after the Russian missile attack on September 29, 2022 on the Igrek ATP. Its reflection in the art object "Mirror" together with the reflection of visitors against the background of the peaceful city of Dnipro, gave everyone the opportunity to see themselves on the border between war and peaceful life.

The
1955 Chevy Biscayne Motorama Showcar has officially arrived at Gilmore
Car Museum and is getting ready for its big debut on April 11. Get ready
to see this iconic classic when it hits the exhibit floor!

HoffesHolland is happy to confirm that the Automobile Club de l'Ouest has bought this magnificent Renault to celebrate Ferenc Szisz's victory at the inaugural 1906 French Grand Prix. The car will be displayed at the new M24 Motorsport Museum which will officially be opened in May at LeMans.

New arrival at The Jeep Guy Museum! A 1958 Willys Firetruck from Glen Canyon National Recreation area with 7,500 miles. Less then a hundred were made and only a few are still around.

The latest addition to the National Motor Racing Museum's Collection is this Holden LJ Torana XU-1. Originally an ex-police GTR Torana, the car was purchased by Neville Bridges in 1974 and converted to XU-1 specifications for racing under the Group C rules.  This car would be the last XU-1 to score points in the Australian Touring Car Championship at Lakeside in 1977, and ran in ATCC races until 1979.

The Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) will take part in the upcoming edition of Retro Classics Essen, one of Europe's most important trade fairs dedicated to historic automobility. The event will take place in Essen, Germany, from April 8 to 12, bringing together collectors, retailers, clubs, institutions and enthusiasts from across the historic vehicle world. FIVA will be present together with ADAC Klassik, its German national
member (National Authority of FIVA - 'ANF') which will host a booth of
200 m², specifically designed to showcase the importance of historic
vehicle preservation and the background behind the vehicles that shaped
automotive history.