30 May, 2026

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The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and Richard Mille officially opened the M24 – Motorsport Museum at the circuit in Le Mans on May 27. The result of a partnership formed in 2022 between the ACO and Richard Mille, M24 is a break with tradition in the way motorsport history is told and celebrated. With more than 120 exceptional vehicles, 8,600 m² of exhibition space and an entirely immersive scenography, M24 is the world’s first museum to feature six motorsport disciplines – Formula One, endurance, rallying, IndyCar, motorcycle racing and Can-Am – under the same roof. Personalities from the fields of sport,  culture, politics and industry
joined the ACO and Richard Mille for the ceremony, evidence of the
universal appeal of motorsport and the pivotal role that M24 intends to
play. M24 opened its doors to the public on Thursday 28 May, at 10 a.m.

A new exhibition started on May 26 at the Toyota Automobile Museum. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of the Toyota Model AA, the manufacturer's first mass-produced passenger car. To commemorate this milestone, the museum is exhibiting vehicles with historical significance: The AB Phaeton (1938), which was born as an open-body (phaeton type) based on the AA model. And the AC Passenger Car (1947), which was designed as an improved version of the AA model and became the first domestically produced passenger car after the war.

The 2026 exhibition celebrates the 40 years of history that has built the M3 into the desireable car that it is. The BMW M3 isn’t just a sports car—it’s automotive legend. Developed by BMW’s in-house motorsport division, the M3’s roots are pure racing, starting with the iconic E30 M3 (1986–1991), a purebred racer built to satisfy the rules of homologation.

The National Motorcycle Museum has welcomed a rare piece of engineering history: a 1980 Triumph T140MF Anti-Vibration Prototype. Back in the late '70s, UK police forces wanted the power of a British twin but without the numbing hand-shake. Enter Dr. Paul Morton, a brilliant mind seconded to Triumph (Meriden) from industrial giant GEC. Instead of just using rubber engine mounts (like the T140AV models), Dr. Morton went a step further. He engineered the "Morton System" - an internal balancer shaft that ran forward inside uniquely modified crankcases. Dr. Morton’s original demonstration models showing how the system counteracted those massive reciprocal forces. This incredible machine was generously donated to the museum by Dr. Morton’s granddaughter, Sarah.

St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery is thrilled to welcome this gorgeous, beautifully preserved vintage Harley-Davidson to its collection! ​This beauty is a true testament to early American motorcycle engineering. ​Come check it out in person and see how it holds its own against the rest of the museum's historic lineup.

Poland's TamteLata.PL museum has just added a 1982 Lancia Trevi 1600 to its collection. Initially marketed as the Lancia Beta Trevi, the Lancia Trevi (Type 828) sedan was presented at the Turin Auto Show in May 1980. Produced between 1980 and 1984, much of the car was derived from the Lancia Beta. The chief engineer for the Beta was Sergio Camuffo who was also responsible for the original Beta and the Gamma and numerous other models.

This beautiful 1972 Holden Torana LJ GTR XU-1 has arrived this week in the "Hall of Muscle" at National Automobile Museum of Tasmania. The GTR XU-1 had its Bathurst debut in 1970. With promising results in 1970 and 1971, Holden released an updated XU-1 based on the LJ series for 1972. The car on display is a very early 1972 build and is believed to be one of just seven metallic Phantom Grey cars built that year.

Now visiting the Motte Historical Museum is this stunning pink 1964 Chevy Impala Super Sport lowrider. Belonging to the late Ernie Macias and his wife, Melissa Macias, the Impala has been temporarily gifted to the museum and their guests to witness the incredible detail, outstanding craftsmanship, and love that went into its making.

Construction is officially underway on the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Space Optimization and Renovation project. As Charlotte’s NASCAR Museum​ looks ahead to the next era, reimagining their space to better serve guests and the greater Charlotte community by elevating the guest experience, expanding STEAM education opportunities, and enhancing event spaces. During renovations, guests will use a temporary entrance located off S. Caldwell Street.

A former car museum by Winthrop Rockefeller has been saved by a group of volunteers, who reopened the site in 1976 with 33 cars on loan from various car enthusiasts, and it has been open since. Now with 50 cars and numerous antique collections, there is something for everyone at the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean.

Chris Hastings has a background in museum curatorial & archival work. He is a graduate of the University of TN, Knoxville, with a Master of Science in information science, concentrating in archives and records management.