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‘80s and ‘90s Car Culture Shines At The Petersen Automotive Museum This Summer

2 days ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

Something totally rad is coming to the Petersen Automotive Museum. Starting on June 7th, the museum will open its first throwback exhibition that shines the spotlights on ‘80s and ‘90s car culture. The display, titled “Totally Awesome! Cars and Culture of the ’80s and ’90s,” will feature rare concept cars and vehicles in pop culture during that era.
Will The Next-Gen 2026 Mazda Miata Go Electric?

2 days ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

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Welcome to the 80-MPH Speed Limit Club, North Dakota

6 days ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

Nine US States (soon to be 10) earned a spot in America’s 80-mph speed limit club over the years. The latest state to increase its speed limit to 80-mph on stretches of multi-lane highway is North Dakota, making it the 10th state to join the club. The 80-mph limit will apply to certain major multi-lane highways. The primary major highways in North Dakota include Interstates I-29, I-94, and US Highways 2, 83, 85, 281, as well as state highways like ND 1, ND 3, and ND 200.
Five Underrated 4x4s For Your Summertime Offroad Adventures

6 days ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

In the 4×4 and off-roading realm, trucks and SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Bronco, and the Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma models often reign supreme. It’s rare to hit the trails and not see at least one of the aforementioned 4x4s enjoying off-road adventures. However, there are several underrated 4x4s that shouldn’t be restricted to a life of being pavement princesses.
Ultimate List Of Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Car Loving Moms

1 week ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we’ve gathered a list of gifts that even the coolest of car loving moms will love. This list covers some of the best gift ideas for mom that money can buy, not only for Mother’s Day, but for the holiday season, a birthday, or just simply to say, “I love you, Mom!” Without further ado, here is our hand-picked selection of favorite gifts for car moms.
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1 week ago | flipboard.com | Tara Hurlin

NowTiny and thigh-baring or long and baggy? The greatest debate in fashion rages on. The arrival of summer guarantees a few things. Like clockwork, the vibrant-hued spritzes begin appearing on patios, the noisy blockbusters run rampant over movie theaters, and the days grow gloriously longer. And among …
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Updates Aren’t Only About More Screens

1 week ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

The Alvis Lancefield, the latest Continuation Series car from The Alvis Car Company, has made its public debut at the Automobile Council 2025 vintage car show in Chiba City, Japan. The 2025 Lancefield follows on from the Art Deco original, once hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful cars, which left Alvis’s then-factory in Coventry, UK, in 1937. The fully street-legal continuation car was crafted in Alvis’s current works in Kenilworth, just south of Coventry in the UK’s Midlands.
Video: Chip Foose Discusses The Future of Custom Cars with Hemmings

1 week ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

The latest episode of the Cars That Matter Podcast Driven By Hemmings just dropped, and this time, Robert Ross sits down with Chip Foose, the visionary behind Foose Design. We get a peek inside the mastermind of custom cars, known for transforming ordinary clunkers into dream cars. Chip Foose has made a significant impact on the automotive industry as a leading designer of hot rods and concept cars.
2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale Boasts Nearly 900 Horsepower From a Hybrid V6

1 week ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale is the first road-going special series produced by the Prancing Horse to get power from a V6 engine. It’s also the most powerful road-going Ferrari production car to date. The 296 Speciale uses a 2.9-liter, 120-degree V6 hybrid engine with a twin-turbocharger. The hybrid system includes an electric motor, a 7.45 kWh battery, and an inverter. The combined system sends 880 horsepower to the rear wheels.
This Jet-Powered Flying Bike Can Make Your Star Wars Dreams Come True

1 week ago | hemmings.com | Tara Hurlin

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