Tag: Vehicles

Photo Gallery: The D Lot at the Detroit Autorama

It may have only been a couple of weeks ago, but the Detroit Autorama certainly seems like a world away now. Nonetheless, The D Lot presented by AMSOIL was a success for Make-A-Wish of Michigan. The 20’ by 20’ product showcase stage and newly added display featured various products, all serving as prizes for a… Continue reading Photo Gallery: The D Lot at the Detroit Autorama

Petersen Museum Offering Educational Livestreams

For students looking for supplemental learning activities during school closures, the Petersen Automotive Museum is offering free educational live streams and downloadable activities. The daily presentations have consisted of a lecture and a hands-on activity. In addition to live stream programming, the museum will offer downloadable worksheets, projects and coloring sheets. Although lessons are open… Continue reading Petersen Museum Offering Educational Livestreams

OEMS to Enhance COVID-19 Protections for Workers

The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) announced that the companies are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all three companies. UAW President Rory Gamble, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford and President… Continue reading OEMS to Enhance COVID-19 Protections for Workers

Buffalo Motorama Cancelled

Due to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ban on gatherings of 50 people or more, the Buffalo Motorama, scheduled for April 9-11, has been cancelled. Event organizers issued a release on Monday announcing the cancellation. Refund information is forthcoming, and organizers have been in contact and will continue to reach out to vendors, participants and… Continue reading Buffalo Motorama Cancelled

Goodguys Events Cut Short, Cancelled

The Goodguys 10th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas, was cut short last weekend amid concerns about spread of the COVID-19 virus, while the 11th Spring Nationals in Scottsdale, Arizona and 38th All American Get-Together have been cancelled, the hot rod and custom group announced. “We are deeply saddened to announce… Continue reading Goodguys Events Cut Short, Cancelled

Petersen Museum Temporarily Closed

Following Recommendations from the CDC and Los Angeles County, the Petersen Automotive Museum will temporarily close to the public until March 31, including all programs and events. “We believe this closure is the best way to protect our staff, patrons and volunteers, while also supporting public health officials in their efforts to slow the spread… Continue reading Petersen Museum Temporarily Closed

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Awards Scholarship Recognizing Roger Penske

A scholarship recognizing the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Silver Anniversary Honoree, Roger Penske, was presented for the first time Saturday, March 7, at the Mercedes-Benz Gala dinner to a McPherson College Automotive Restoration student. Kevin Boeckman, a junior in the program, was selected for the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Roger Penske Scholarship. Amelia Island Concours… Continue reading Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Awards Scholarship Recognizing Roger Penske

Barrett-Jackson Postpones 2020 Palm Beach Auction

Following the recommendation of county and state officials in Florida, executives with Barrett-Jackson have announced the company will postpone its 18th Annual Palm Beach Auction, scheduled for April 16-18, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The decision was made due to the uncertainty of the current public health crisis and to safeguard auction customers, sponsors and… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson Postpones 2020 Palm Beach Auction

New York Auto Show Rescheduled

As a result of the ongoing health concerns from the spread of the coronavirus in the region, the New York International Auto Show has been rescheduled for August, organizers have announced. “We are taking this extraordinary step to help protect our attendees, exhibitors and all participants from the coronavirus,” said Mark Schienberg, president of the… Continue reading New York Auto Show Rescheduled

Volkswagen Reveals ID.4 Compact SUV

Volkswagen has revealed some of the details behind the ID.4, an all-electric compact SUV, that will be launched in Europe in 2020, before later being sold in Asia and North America. It is the second vehicle to use Volkswagen’s modular electric drive architecture (MEB), following the compact ID.3. The ID.4’s aerodynamically designed exterior perfectly sets… Continue reading Volkswagen Reveals ID.4 Compact SUV

Wisconsin Speed Shop Has Big Plans for Old ‘Poncho’ Race Car

Greg Stelse has big plans for his 1957 Pontiac Star Chief. Currently, Stelse is tearing apart the two-tone green, two-door hardtop–named ‘The Joker’–at Greg’s Speed Shop, the specialty car business he operates in Waupaca, Wisconsin. The goal of the project is to make the 4,000-lb. steel-bodied ‘Poncho’ into a 700-lb.- lighter gasser with about 1,000… Continue reading Wisconsin Speed Shop Has Big Plans for Old ‘Poncho’ Race Car

McLaren Reveals Faster, Lighter 765LT

Originally scheduled to make its debut at the cancelled Geneva Auto Show, McLaren has revealed the newest member of its ‘Longtail’ efforts, the 765LT. The new car, McLaren says, focuses on attributes that underpin every LT: driver engagement, track-focused dynamics, minimized weight, optimized aerodynamics and increased power. Designed with the track in mind, advanced carbon… Continue reading McLaren Reveals Faster, Lighter 765LT