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The Petersen Automotive Museum will celebrate the artistry, culture and history of lowriders with its largest and most comprehensive lowrider exhibit, set to open on May 11. “Best in Low: Lowrider Icons of the Street and Show” will showcase some of the most significant lowriders in history, as well as incredible custom motorcycles, bicycles and…

When Oldsmobiles were marketed in the late 1940s, a marketing campaign entitled “Futuramic” was used to promote the all-new design language. The revamped General Motors C-body was said to be aircraft-inspired and it was touted to be reflective of “the dramatic design of the future.” The Pick of the Day is a 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic…

If you really want to start a debate that’ll get people scratching each other’s eyes out, talk about the first muscle car. Plenty of folks believe it was the Pontiac GTO. But then Mopar folks will raise up their hands and shout, “Um, excuse me? Max Wedge-powered 1962 Dodge and Plymouths were the first!” Those…

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this restored 1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster with only 23k miles from new. When it was introduced to the world in the James Bond film Goldeneye, the BMW Z3 was an immediate hit with waiting lists for cars, and the entire 1996 production run literally sold out in…

It’s 1973! Nixon is a crook! The Vietnam War is not over! The oil crisis! And horrible cars! But no need to be a Negative Nancy, as there’s always a sun behind the clouds. If you will, turn your head askance and observe our Pick of the Day and maybe you’ll have a paradigm shift…

In April of 2020, right at the beginning of the pandemic, I bought a 2005 BMW Z4 from its original owner. It was a great buy, as the prices that we all saw skyrocket during this period had yet to hit. I drove the car all during that period with no car shows, taking it…

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1993 GMC Yukon SLE 4×4 5-Speed. Some GMC trucks in the 1990s were marketed under the slogan “The Strength of Experience.” In order to understand that experience, we will dive a little deeper into GMC’s history. But in the meantime, when was the last time you…

Goodwood Revival is pleased to share further details of the event’s track opening parade, as a contingent of up to 100 pre-1966 beach buggies and cars is set to take part in a parade around the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit under the September sun. Set to be the first of its kind at Goodwood, the…

In the realm of niche compact hatchbacks, the 2024 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Hatchback Premium Plus AWD can hold its own, disrupting the norm dominated by the likes of the Honda Civic Type R and the Hyundai Elantra GT N-line. Closely positioned against the Volkswagen GTI, Mazda’s offering seeks to redefine standards in its class. The…

Yup! It’s time for another weekly segment of AutoHunter Picks where we bring you choice special-interest vehicles for your enjoyment. Sure, it’s great to look at pictures, but my purpose here is for you to buy one of these cars or trucks. Is my hard-sell working? Truth be told, I am not privy to who…