Petersen opens special Cars of Film and Television exhibition New display boasts an eclectic range including cars from Hollywood blockbusters such as Black Panther, Men in Black and the Batman and Ghostbuster series.
Electric Revolutionaries: the future on two wheels Opening on April 14, 2022, the Petersen Automotive Museum’s unique Electric Revolutionaries collection looks at ground-breaking EV motorcycles.
Bruce Meyer’s American Car Cruise-in celebrates Ed Iskenderian’s 100th birthday The ‘godfather of hot rodding’ Ed ‘Isky’ Iskenderian will be honoured by the Petersen Automotive Museum during Bruce Meyer’s annual American Car Cruise-in event on July 25.
Farewell to hot rod legend Alex Xydias, founder of legendary So-Cal Speed Shop Hot rod pioneer, So-Cal Speed Shop founder, World War Two veteran and SEMA co-founder Alex Xydias died in Southern California on August 24, 2024. He was 102 years old.
Legendary custom cars inducted into US’s National Historic Vehicle Register 1961 Beatnik Bandit and Dodge A100 Deora are the latest automotive icons to be inducted into America’s National Historic Vehicle Register.
Monterey Car Week goes from strength to strength in 2024 Headlines are usually split between the multi-million-dollar auction sales and the Best of Show winner at Pebble Beach – but there’s so much more to Car Week. Here are our highlights from 2024.
Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance has become a Beverly Hills Father’s Day tradition The 29th Rodeo Drive Concours saw 100 world class collector cars assemble on the exclusive Los Angeles boulevard for a spectacular display of automotive pageantry.
California’s famous Autobooks-Aerobooks store seeks new owner Burbank, California’s famous automotive bookstore, Autobooks-Aerobooks, is ready for a new custodian as long-time owners Tina Van Curen and Chuck Forward head for retirement.
1934 Packard Twelve scoops top award at La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Bumper selection of more than 125 classic and collector cars enjoy chilled-out vibes of San Diego, California in 18th running of prestigious La Jolla Concours d’Elegance.