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Registration open for the ‘Full Tank Auto Camp’ sponsored by GM at Midland, Michigan’s Northwood University

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MIDLAND, Mich. — Registration is open for a new five-day camp for Michigan high schoolers who are interested in exploring their automotive curiosity this summer.

“Full Tank Automotive Camp will help students explore careers throughout the automotive industry, including design, development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, service and aftermarket,” explained Elgie Bright, who chairs the Automotive Marketing/Management program at Northwood University.

The camp will be held June 11-16 in Midland at Northwood University, which is nationally recognized in the automotive industry for … Read the rest

Why Town Car luxury died

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For Packard, there is no doubt 1935 was a pivotal year during the Great Depression. The company still offered “all-weather town car” luxury designed by LeBaron in Twelve and Eight form, but some in the industry sensed that model’s days were numbered.

A “ride in luxury” isn’t always what a person might think it to be, depending on the era of automobile transport. Today, riding in ultimate luxury conjures visions of a personal driver, extreme roominess in the rear compartment, … Read the rest

Newport Car Museum celebrates six-year anniversary with new additions

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A 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split Window Coupe is one of the many rare cars to discover at the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I.

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. – The Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I. hasn’t stopped growing, or pleasing, since it first opened its doors in June of 2017. Now, six years later, with more than 90 classic, rare and exotic cars, it’s not only a car museum with one of the largest private collections accessible … Read the rest

Old Cars takes you through getting your ride back on the road after storage

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Wake your sleeping old car from its winter slumber the right way!

For those of you lucky enough to be able to enjoy your classic ride all year long, we are envious. For many of us in the northern part of the world we tuck our rides away in the winter months out of harm’s way caused by snow and the subsequent ravages of road salt.

Our favorite Old Cars editor, Angelo Van Bogart was kind enough to take us … Read the rest

New temporary exhibit, ‘Georgia Tech Student Competition Center Engineering Vehicles,’ opens at the Savoy

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The Savoy Automobile Museum’s newest temporary exhibit, “Georgia Tech Student Competition Center Engineering Vehicles,” will run through August 27th.

2012 Solar Racing – SJ-1 and 2022 FSAE – GTMS 70
Savoy Automobile Museum

CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – Georgia Tech has a chance to show its pride with the Savoy’s newest temporary exhibit, “Georgia Tech Student Competition Center Engineering Vehicles,” at the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, GA. A Tribute to Georgia Tech’s automotive legacy, this exhibit celebrates the intersection of engineering, … Read the rest

Calling all Classics to the 2023 Des Moines Concours

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The 2023 Des Moines Concours names the classes and sends a call out for show car applications.

Des Moines, IA – Since its inception over 20 years ago, Classics have been the cornerstone of the Des Moines Concours. Each year offers new entries which are rarely seen in public. As a matter of fact, the 2022 Best of Show winner was this spectacular 1933 Packard Convertible Victoria. This 1933 Packard Convertible Victoria is one of five built. Sold on August … Read the rest