Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance announces new judges, Rolls-Royce/Bentley focus for 2019
Two Pennsylvania-native vintage car experts will lead the team judging 100 pristine classic cars at the second annual Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, set for May 3-5,...
Close to a thousand classic cars converge on Nevada for Mesquite Motor Mania
Classic car owners from around the western U.S. and beyond converged on Mesquite, Nevada, last weekend, to display nearly 900 vehicles and compete for prizes...
‘Everything is awesome’—including this life-size Lego Chevy Silverado
At a special event held January 19, just before the official opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the first full-size Chevrolet...
Nissan Altima on ice tracks? Before you laugh, take a look at this video
Something gets lost in the still photos Nissan dropped today of their “ice Altima”—or the “Altima-te AWD” as the automaker is calling it. In the...
This is not an empty parking garage: Mazda teases upcoming Miata 30th anniversary edition
What will the Mazda Miata 30th anniversary edition—honoring a model so often billed as the universal solution for any enthusiast seeking an accessible sports car—look...
BMW to demo riderless motorcycle at CES today
No, the idea of a crotchless crotch rocket it isn’t quite as scary as a headless horseman. And it isn’t exactly a new story, given...
Car builders and the passion that drives them featured in upcoming TV special, ‘SEMA: Battle of the Builders’
If you weren’t able to attend the 2018 SEMA Show—or if you were there but too occupied doing business to be able to spend enough...
Want to see the Volkswagen electric race car that shattered the time record at Pikes Peak? Visit the Petersen Automotive Museum between now and February 1
If you’d like to get an up close and personal look at the Volkswagen electric race car that broke the record time in the Pikes...
‘Runs good, some rust, RECARO seats, needs bodywork’: As the taste of car enthusiasts evolves, a legendary seating brand endures—and looks ahead to our driving future
Quick, how many brands of automotive seats can you think of, off the top of your head? Don’t cheat. No Googling allowed. Chances are, unless...
Maybe you haven’t thought about spark plugs much lately, but NGK’s SEMA announcements show the technology continues to drive ahead
If you don’t spend much time thinking about automotive spark plugs these days, don’t feel guilty. You’re in good company. Thinking about spark plugs a...
‘This Hellephant is a beast:’ FCA unveils 1,000-horsepower 426 Hemi engine at SEMA 2018. World so not shocked. World thinks it’s awesome anyway. World right.
You’ve got to give FCA credit: they sure know how to put on one Hellephant of a show at a tradeshow. A ginormous crowd was...
Kia absolutely crushes it at SEMA with stunning custom Kia Stinger, K900 by DUB
At their opening-day press conferences at SEMA 2018 yesterday, some of the other major automakers drew bigger crowds and had more new developments to boast...
Nexen Tire announces more booths at SEMA, salutes injured veterans with Purple Heart Dodge Challenger build
Nexen Tire America announced yesterday that they are expanding their booth locations for the 2018 SEMA Show (Las Vegas, October 30–November 1), where they will...
Yes, young people are interested in driving and accessorizing cars, SEMA research finds
Whether your business is cars or automotive accessories, if you’re a smart business operator you know that a thorough, data-enriched understanding of demographics is critical...
See you at SEMA 2018?
Photo: SEMA. Yes, it’s official. Auto Enthusiasts Newsblaster will indeed be represented at SEMA 2018 (October 30-November 2 in Las Vegas) this year, by yours...
Chevrolet set to show off new Chevy crate engines in delicious vintage builds at SEMA 2018
If the term “crate engine” makes you think only of the “Put a 350 in it, man!” crowd, it might be time for you to...
Dennis Dammerman car collection helps drive Saratoga Auto Auction to nearly $6 million in sales
Photo: Saratoga Automobile Museum. The Saratoga Automobile Museum has credited the 44-vehicle Dennis Dammerman car collection, consigned by the estate of the late GE Vice...
We’re looking forward to seeing this stunning 1966 Ford Bronco resto-mod at SEMA 2018
Would you prefer an all-original vintage 1960s Ford Bronco, or is a Ford Bronco resto-mod, modernized for a better ride and contemporary amenities, more your...
The votes are in: and the 2018 SEMA Award finalists are…
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced yesterday that automotive-industry exhibitors at the upcoming 2018 SEMA Show (October 30–November 2 at the Las Vegas Convention...
Don’t forget: the Dammerman Car Collection goes up for sale Friday at the Saratoga Auto Auction
If you’re interested in bidding on pristine-quality mid-century American muscle cars, sports cars, or other collector-quality American vehicles of various vintages, you might not want...
2019 Lexus RC Coupe reveal promised for Paris Motor Show in October
Personal luxury coupes may be all but extinct among American automakers, but continuing apace with the category is Lexus. Yesterday, Toyota’s luxury marque announced the...
44 sports cars, convertibles, coupes, and more from the Dammerman collection up for no-reserve auction in Saratoga Springs next month
Photo: Saratoga Auto Auction The Saratoga Automobile Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York, announced yesterday that 44 vehicles from the personal collection of the late...
One of the most stunning concept cars we’ve seen all year is… wait for it… a Hyundai
Photo: Hyundai Media Center. On Friday, one of the most visually stunning sports coupe concepts that we’ve seen in the past year will be on...
10,000 Lakes Concours, set for Sunday, to feature ’35 Duesenberg, ’71 Hemi ’Cuda, a Batmobile, and more
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ, photographed at the Louwman museum. Another example will be on display Sunday at the 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance. Photo by AlfvanBeem (WikiMedia...
Show cars, hot rods, hoopties and more roll in for the car show in Columbia PA today.
No, the annual car show in Columbia PA ain’t exactly the concours d’elegance at Pebble Beach. But maybe that’s what’s good about it—because being an...
Pre-sale tickets available now for 6th annual 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance in Minnesota
Photo: 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance. Pristinely preserved vintage automobiles along the bucolic shores of a placid lake on a lazy Minnesota summer day… it can’t...
13 vintage and modern GM race cars now on display at GM Renaissance Center in Detroit
1967 Camaro Indy 500 pace car. Photo: GM Corporate Newsroom. An exhibition honoring GM’s motorsports heritage opened to the public last week at GM World,...
A Mini Cooper cop car? Yes, it really is a thing.
Photo: BMW Group media website. Somehow, it’s hard to imagine this working in the United States. Picture, for example, a big ol’ diesel-smoking Ford F-250...
Alfa Romeo Introduces Stelvio Quadrifoglio to Asia at Auto China
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio holds a performance record for its class, having clocked a time of 7:51.7 at Green Hell. Photo: Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles media site....
SEMA Names New Artist for 2018 Show
SEMA 2018, set for Vegas from October 30 through November 2, will showcase the artwork of Alex Carmona, who will become part of a tradition...