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Petersen Automotive Museum’s New and “Totally Awesome!” Exhibition Launches on June 7
The Petersen Automotive Museum opens its latest exhibition on June 7th. Totally Awesome! explores the intersection of automobiles and popular culture in the last two decades of the 20th century. This exhibition showcases some of the most spectacular vehicles built between 1980 and 1999 — from visionary concepts to iconic production models, legendary screen stars, and high-performance race cars — all set against the backdrop of fashion, media, and music that defined a truly unforgettable era.
“Hot Rods: Speed, Style & Spirit” Exhibition Opens At The National Automobile Museum
The National Automobile Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new exhibit, “Hot Rods: Speed, Style & Spirit,” showcasing seven legendary hot rods on loan from the renowned Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Despite Automobile Museum Opens in Ghana With Rare Vintage Cars
Ghana’s automotive and tourism landscape witnessed a historic moment as the ‘Despite Automobile Museum’, the country’s first world-class automobile museum, was officially inaugurated in East Legon, Accra, by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The grand opening ceremony, held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, marked the public debut of media mogul Osei Kwame Despite’s private collection of rare and luxurious vintage cars, a passion project cultivated over three decades.
Porsche Joins Forces With Tiptoi® During The Summer Programme At The Porsche Museum
At the start of the summer months, the Porsche Museum will be transformed into an interactive experience with its new main theme: emergency vehicles at Porsche. The free Porsche 4Kids summer programme from 7 June to 14 September 2025 is a great opportunity for kids to discover, question and experience topics in a hands-on manner.
Temporary Display at LeMay – America’s Car Museum Dedicated to Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary
On June 6, 2025, Chrysler celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding. In honor of this historic day LeMay – America's Car Museum created a temporary display in the #LeMayACM lobby featuring three iconic Chrysler models.
Savoy Automobile Museum Opens New Temporary Exhibition: Harvest To Highway
Crosley wasn’t the only car manufacturer to bridge the personal and farm vehicle market, although they probably made the smallest. Car makers here, and abroad, found fertile ground in the production of equipment for farmers. This exhibition presents both sides of a manufacturer’s product lines for both highway and farmland traffic.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Draws Record Number of Visitors in May
Record-breaking May for IMS Museum: Over 44,000 guests visited to learn the history behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. The IMS Museum owns one of the world's foremost automotive and racing collections, and offers guided tours around the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
1899 Locomobile Steam Car on Display at Toyota Automobile Museum
The Toyota Automobile Museum has added a 1899 Locomobile Steam Car to the Automobile Pavilion permanent exhibit! The late 19th century to the early 20th century was the heyday of steam cars in the United States, and there were many manufacturers, but steam cars were lightweight and simply constructed, yet fast and inexpensive, so by 1902, about 4,000 had been produced. In this addition, the Locomobile steam car has been displayed alongside electric and gasoline cars from the same period, so you can compare the differences between the three.
Dundee Museum of Transport Project Now Motoring Forward
hThe former Maryfield Tram Depot may have stood silent for some time, but behind the scenes, momentum has been building. The team at Dundee Museum of Transport has been working tirelessly to transform the statuesque but decaying symbol of Dundee’s transport heritage to create a dynamic new home for the museum.
1938 Lancia Aprilia on Display at Fahr(T)raum
The newest addition at Fahr(T)raum - The Ferdinand Porsche Experience is this beautiful Lancia Aprilia, built in 1938. Learn more about the significance and history of this special automobile in the museum's Experience World.
1932 Citroën AC 4 Joins the Collection of TamteLata.PL Museum
A 1932 Citroën AC 4 has just joined the collection of Poland's TamteLata.PL Museum. The Type AC 4 was launched in 1928 in the Paris Salon along with the six cylinder AC 6, both of which shared similar styling, albeit that the AC 6 had a longer bonnet than its four cylinder sibling. The AC 4 was available in a variety of body styles including Berline Luxe, Conduite Interieure Luxe, Familiale Luxe, 2 & 4 seat Cabriolet Decapotable, 2 & 4 seat Faux Cabriolet, Torpédos and Taxi.
1966 Raleigh Runabout Enriches National Motorcycle Museum’s Collection
The National Motorcycle Museum welcomes this beautifully restored 1966 Raleigh Runabout, generously donated by Mr John Elton. Originally manufactured by the famous Nottingham-based Raleigh factory, the Runabout was part of Raleigh’s return to powered machines in the 1950s and 60s. By 1966, Raleigh mopeds were being assembled from Sachs-engineered components, featuring a minimalist design with a 49cc engine, simple controls, and reliable commuter capability.
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Joins Exhibition At Retro Car Museum Zlaten Rozhen
A 1988 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 8V has been added to this Bulgarian collection. The succesful rally car is shown next to a locally-built Bulgaralpine A110.
1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery Donated to AACA Museum
A beautiful 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery has been donated to America's Transportation Experience / AACA Museum. The museum has exciting plans for this in the future, thanks to its generous donors.
There Is A Batmobile in Allentown!
There is something new in the lobby of America On Wheels Museum in Allentown PA. This is a full size replica of the Batmobile that appeared in the "LEGO Batman Movie" of 2017, on loan from General Motors.