The car enthusiast's guide to cool stuff.
Always one to have their finger on the pulse of the automotive hobby, Petersen Automotive Museum pulled the wraps off of a 50-car strong display centered on the brand from Stuttgart. Dubbed “The Porsche Effect”, this collection of historic road and race cars and much more is sure to be a highlight for any car…
Yes, we know, the annual SEMA Show is there for the automotive aftermarket. In as much, it’s better known for the most ridiculous builds, or big corporate displays from this restoration part warehouse, that tuning house or some other wheel manufacturer. Nevertheless, an industry convention about the automotive hobby is sure to have some choice…
It’s fair to say that Monterey Car Week may just be the biggest gathering of car enthusiasts on the planet. Event after event, auction after auction take place on the NorCal peninsula for nearly a week straight, and thusly it’s hard to make sure you see absolutely everything. Planning ahead of time is key, so…
Those in-the-know on slot car racing will tell you that the competitive spirit is strong in the hobby. Beyond the traditional sibling-on-sibling rivalries on some family room carpet race circuit, competitive facilities do exist in hobby shops and bespoke facilities around the world. Even these though seem to pale in comparison to the bonafides exhibited…
One thing we love about our friends from Germany, they can indulge in the world of scale modeling more than nearly anyone. Take German car manufacturer Audi. The brand doesn’t just offer an always burgeoning mix of scale models in its Audi collection offerings, it even boasts a former Minichamps executive on staff at its…
Forget the world of mundane paddock transportation such as golf carts and beat up motor scooters. If last weekend’s Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion at Laguna Seca is any measure, Dutchman Motorbikes has a decidedly more stylish solution, one that they’ll even tailor to your favorite race car livery. What’s a Dutchman Motorbike? In short, it’s a bicycle…
Any car enthusiast who’s ventured to Monterey during the burgeoning classic car week can tell you there is literally something or some event for everyone. For those into choice automotive gear, one not-to-miss is certainly Automobilia Monterey. Held Tuesday and Wednesday of show week in the ballroom of the Embassy Suites in Seaside, CA, this is…
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