Tag: Rides

The Great Cannonball Boom

While most people hunkered down in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a handful of Cannonball Runners took advantage of conditions that will likely never be matched. Empty roads sparked a frenzy of Cannonball Run attempts, with numerous groups and individuals setting new records for the cross-country run, only to watch those records be topped… Continue reading The Great Cannonball Boom

Mullin Museum to Reopen

The Mullin Automotive Museum will reopen to the public on Friday, Nov. 6, establishing a new schedule of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Fans of the museum and new visitors will see Concours “Best of Show” winners such as the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet H6B “Xenia,” and the… Continue reading Mullin Museum to Reopen

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces 2021 Event Schedule

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has revealed its 2021 event schedule featuring 19 events in 13 markets across the United States, including the addition of a second fall event in Del Mar, California. The all-new Goodguys 1st So-Cal Nationals will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Oct. 1-3 and will embrace and celebrate southern… Continue reading Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces 2021 Event Schedule

Petersen Museum to Debut Virtual Exhibits

The Petersen Automotive Museum will soon be launching three new virtual exhibits, the museum announced. The new exhibits are: Supercars: A Century of Spectacle and Speed Extreme Conditions, supported by Land Rover Redefining Performance, supported by Porsche “Supercars: A Century of Spectacle and Speed” showcases the evolution of the supercar. Notable vehicles on exhibit include… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Debut Virtual Exhibits

Carlisle Wraps Up ‘Unique’ 2020 Season

When Carlisle Auctions last held a live event in February, little did anyone know it would be more than seven months between on-site auctions. Backed by industry support and a set of health and safety guidelines, Carlisle Auctions successfully hosted and executed its two-day Fall Carlisle auction at the Carlisle Expo Center, wrapping up the… Continue reading Carlisle Wraps Up ‘Unique’ 2020 Season

AAM Group Virtual Trade Show Adds Build Contest

As part of its inaugural “The Event” virtual new-product trade show, The AAM Group is calling for submissions for the Masterpieces of Metal vehicle-build contest. Sponsored by Westin Automotive, Masterpieces of Metal invites automotive builders to submit their best creations and have them judged by attendees of The Event. The top vote-getter will be named… Continue reading AAM Group Virtual Trade Show Adds Build Contest

Petersen Automotive Museum Gala Raises Record Funds

The Petersen Automotive Museum hosted its virtual 26th Annual Gala Celebration last week. During the virtual event, the museum raised a record net of $1.2 million. During the festivities, the museum teased three new exhibits set to launch in October, including a new supercar display with more than 30 cars, chronicling the rise of the… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum Gala Raises Record Funds

Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase

Applications for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase are now open at www.sema360.com. In the absence of the in-person SEMA Show, the new SEMA360 was created as a 100 percent online trade-only event that focuses on an ecommerce marketplace, new products, vehicle builds and education for the automotive specialty equipment industry, SEMA says. Unlike the SEMA Show,… Continue reading Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase

Mullin Automotive Museum Launching Docent Tour Series on YouTube

The Mullin Automotive Museum will debut a new six-episode series, produced and hosted by its docents, on its YouTube channel, the museum announced. Beginning Friday, Oct. 2, at 12 p.m. PT, and airing every Friday for six weeks, each episode takes viewers on an approximately 20-minute tour of the museum’s most unique vehicles. The first… Continue reading Mullin Automotive Museum Launching Docent Tour Series on YouTube

Truck Hero Selling SEMA Show Truck for Charity

Truck Hero, a manufacturer of truck and Jeep accessories, announced it will offer its 2018 SEMA Show truck build, ‘Ultimate Tailgate,’ a custom 2019 Ford F-350 Lariat, at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Oct. 23, with all proceeds from the sale benefiting the Building Homes for Heroes organization. Truck Hero design… Continue reading Truck Hero Selling SEMA Show Truck for Charity

Applications Open for SEMA360 Builder Showcase

Applications are open for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase, an opportunity for builders to display recent builds during the upcoming SEMA360 virtual trade show. The deadline to submit a vehicle for the event is Oct. 9. Builders must submit the following to be considered for inclusion: Ten (10) digital color photograph or rendering of the vehicle.… Continue reading Applications Open for SEMA360 Builder Showcase

SVE Reveals 2021 YENKO/SC Stage II Camaro

Specialty Vehicle Engineering has announced the availability of the all-new 2021 YENKO/SC Stage II Camaro, powered by a custom-built, 1050-horsepower 416 C.I.D. (6.8L) supercharged LT-1-based engine. Only 50 of these Limited Edition YENKO/SC Stage II cars will be built, SVE says, and will be based off the Camaro 1SS or 2SS with the 1LE option.… Continue reading SVE Reveals 2021 YENKO/SC Stage II Camaro

North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities

North American Motor Car's new facility begins construction. Opening set for the fall of 2021. Artist rendition by Claris Construction

Earlier this month, North American Motor Car broke ground on two new buildings in Danbury, Connecticut, adjacent to the Danbury Airport, the company announced. The 50,000 square-foot campus will be composed of two facilities that will focus on the restoration and storage of classic, exotic and muscle cars. The new location is scheduled to be… Continue reading North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities