The exhibit will focus on how influential figures in the US helped transform Porsche from a builder of niche sports cars to a cultural phenomenon over the past 75 years…
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Bring a Trailer Auction Proceeds to Fund Piston Foundation Scholarships
Bring a Trailer (BaT) recently celebrated its 100,000th listing by selling its company-owned 1973 Datsun 240Z in a charity auction benefitting the Piston Foundation, the company announced. The Piston Foundation is a non-profit organization aiming to bring more young people into the trades of the collector car industry, the foundation said. The final bid for… Continue reading Bring a Trailer Auction Proceeds to Fund Piston Foundation Scholarships
Chevrolet Announces End of Camaro Production
Although the announcement did not include any details, Chevy executives indicated that the nameplate would return in the future…
Dodge Introduces Final ‘Last Call’ Challenger
The Challenger SRT Demon 170 delivers 1,025 hp and runs the quarter mile in an NHRA-certified 8.91-seconds…
Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance to Benefit Local Children’s Hospital
Cool Cars for Kids will again present its annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum on June 23-24, the nonprofit organization announced. Held in support of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the family-friendly event will celebrate the Porsche marque and has been dubbed “Porsche-delphia,” organizers said, and will include a preview gala… Continue reading Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance to Benefit Local Children’s Hospital
KPI — March 2023: State of Business
Used car prices are declining, but overall new vehicle sales continue to recover from pandemic-related supply struggles…
KPI — March 2023: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
Developing the Ferrari 499P
Go behind the scenes with the Italian outfit as it prepares for its first season competing in the top class of endurance racing in 50 years…
Report: US Vehicle Deaths Reach Estimated 46,000 in 2022
For a second consecutive year, preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC) indicate more than 46,000 people in the U.S. lost their lives in a preventable traffic crash, the organization announced. Additionally, the mileage death rate in 2022 increased nearly 22% compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, the NSC said. “From drivers and passengers… Continue reading Report: US Vehicle Deaths Reach Estimated 46,000 in 2022
RUF Automobile to Open North American Facility
The North American headquarters for the German car builder will be located at the Concours Club in Miami and will offer vehicle sales, parts and private events…
Most Targeted Vehicles for Catalytic Converter Theft
Carfax recently released an updated list of the most-commonly targeted vehicles for catalytic converter theft. With as many as 153,000 incidents reported in 2022, catalytic converter theft is still on the rise. To determine the most-impacted cars, Carfax data scientists looked at all catalytic converter replacements across the U.S., not just those that were part… Continue reading Most Targeted Vehicles for Catalytic Converter Theft
Retro Designs Introduces 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Finished with a New Zealand Green Firebird livery, the LS3-powered Trans Am restomod aims to invoke the ‘style and swagger’ of the 1970s…
Porsche Restoration Challenge Returns
The challenge, which tasks Porsche dealers with restoring classic Porsche cars, will now feature three different categories: preservation, restoration and individualization…
1964 Ferrari 250 LM Wins Amelia Concours de Sport Best in Show
Driven to victory by American Masten Gregory and future world champion Jochen Rindt, the 3.3-liter V-12 is the last Ferrari to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans…
Automotive Art Exhibit Opens at Petersen Museum
The new exhibition is a collection of full-scale vehicle sculptures and posters created by artist Daniel Arsham…