6 December, 2025
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Stellantis Heritage Hub Hosts “The Italy We Love: Welcome to the Home of Fiat 500”
From November 21 to January 18, 2026, the Stellantis Heritage Hub in Mirafiori hosts the exhibition "The Italy We Love: Welcome to the Home of Fiat 500", in collaboration with @fiat. An emotional and immersive journey transforms the exhibition space into a true "home," where each room tells the story of an era and a lifestyle, with the Fiat 500 always at the forefront. Ten iconic models are on display - from the 1957 500 N to the all-new 500 Hybrid Torino - retracing nearly 70 years of Italian design, lifestyle, and innovation.
Mille Miglia Exhibition Now Open at Metropole
This year, the Metropole museum is bringing the legendary Mille Miglia to life in Druten. Experience a unique exhibition about this world-famous open-road, motorsport endurance race established in 1927 by the young Counts Francesco Mazzotti and Aymo Maggi. Visitors can see a magnificent collection of cars that have a direct link to the Mille Miglia. The museum is open from Friday to Sunday from 10 to 16, the entrance fee is 15 euros.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum’s “Off the Rack” Exhibit Features Solar Powered Car
Visitors now can see this solar powered car at Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum's new "Off the Rack" exhibit. This three-wheeled ray of sunshine was built to compete in Sunrayce 95, a nine-day, 1300 mile race. The car is nearly 20 feet long but weighs just 986 pounds, and cost $1.2 million to build. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford runs now through April 12, 2026.
New Scale Model Exhibition Opens at P.S. Speicher
The new Model Vehicles collection celebrated its premiere last weekend at P.S. Speciehr – and according to a comminique from museum "the first visitors were absolutely thrilled: lovingly crafted dioramas, rare miniatures, hundreds of historical models, and surprising details around every corner'. A special introductory ticket price is available until 14 December.
New Dedicated Display Showcases Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR at National Auto Museum
The National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse, France, has installed a dedicated display to showcase its Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, one of the seven roadsters ever built.
A New Look At Britain’s Motoring Story Prepared At The National Motor Museum
Work has started on a £600,000 project that will give the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu a new look to its entrance hall and upper-gallery and re-introduce visitors to the story of motoring in Britain. The work will create a new contemporary museum display interpreting the ages of the development of motoring in the UK. The new exhibition, “Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story” will delve into the social and cultural impact of the motor vehicles. “Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story” will have six distinct areas focusing on how Britain has changed over the decades. It is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Garfield Western Foundation, the Wolfson Foundation, and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation.
Bill Richardson Transport World Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
One man’s passion started it all. What started in some back sheds quickly transformed into an incredible private collection. Bill Richardson once said, ‘I hope that when I die someone will be interested enough to carry it on.’ Bill certainly got his wish. When he passed away in 2005, his daughter Joc O'Donnell became responsible for her father’s astounding collection of trucks. A decade later, Bill Richardson Transport World was opened to the public, and in 2025, the museum is proud to mark 10 years of visitors creating memories.
Museum of Czech Coachbuilders Closes in Vysoké Mýto, Relocates To Pardubice
Vysoké Mýto, a town in Czech Republic was once home to Sodomka, one of the most innovative coachbuilders in the region up until very recently boasted two museums - the regional museum, which houses a Sodomka room and th Museum of Czech Coachbuilders, which showcased other coachbuilders too. Now the latter has closed and will reopen next Spring in Pardubice as part of a new technical museum.
1970 Peugeot 404 Utility Now on Display at NAMT
This 1970 Peugeot 404 Utility has just arrived at the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania. Launched in 1960, the Peugeot 404 was powered by a 1618cc alloy-head inline four producing 72 horsepower, tied to a fully-synchronised column-shift four-speed manual. While 404 sedans and coupés received updates to both the interior and exterior throughout production, the utility remained largely unchanged from its introduction in 1967 until 1988. Many were assembled locally outside France, including in Kenya, Argentina and Australia, helping the 404 utility become a worldwide workhorse.
British Motor Museum Showcases Colin Chapman’s 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo
It's been fifty years since the Lotus Esprit had its sensational launch at the Paris Motor Show and to celebrate this landmark, a 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo that was Colin Chapman's last ever company car is now on display at the British Motor Museum. On loan from Lotus Cars, this very special Esprit was adapted specially for Chapman with lowered suspension, modified brakes, power steering and even a pollen filter in the cabin to help alleviate his hayfever.
Shelby Cobra and Citroën 2CV Now on Display at Miles Through Time Automotive Museum
The latest additions to Miles Through Time Automotive Museum's collection are a Shelby Cobra, which is on loan, and a Citroën 2CV, which was donated by the Lane Motor Museum.
Bugatti Trust Opens Dedicated Online Shop
"Whether you are a classic car enthusiast, a motorsport admirer, or searching for the perfect gift for a vintage automobile lover, our shop offers carefully selected items that celebrate the art, design, and engineering brilliance of Bugatti. Rediscover the spirit of automotive excellence through the Bugatti Trust Shop - where history, passion, and precision come together"
AXA XL In Switzerland Launches New Insurance Solution For Collectors of Classic And Premium Vehicles
AXA XL announced the launch of a new insurance solution for museums and private collectors of exclusive car collections in Switzerland. This bespoke, all-risk coverage protects collections valued at CHF 1 million or more, offering comprehensive protection for both registered and unregistered classic and premium vehicles. The solution provides year-round property and transport insurance for collections of at least three vehicles, regardless of location, including occasional use for trips, rallies, or similar events.
