Latest happenings

Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 at Makuhari Messe mixed OEM concepts and grassroots creativity, with Toyota’s GR GT3 Concept taking top honors amid renewed energy for tuning, materials innovation, and high-fitment EV conversions.

Liwa International Festival 2026 in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra desert ran from 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, drawing several hundred thousand visitors for Tal Moreeb dune races, drag and drift competitions, traditional camel and horse events, and a busy Liwa Village, with class wins including standout EV and hybrid runs on the famous sand hill.

FuelFest Phoenix 2025 at Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona delivered a full-throttle mix of car show, drifting, drag racing, live music, and stunt action to close out the FuelFest global tour, with fan-voted awards, new interactive features, and proceeds supporting Paul Walker’s Reach Out WorldWide.

Overland Expo East 2025 in Arrington, VA saw over 14,000 visitors and 250 brands showcase the latest overlanding gear, vehicles, and hands-on classes across three days of perfect fall weather: ending the season with record turnout, fresh gear debuts, and a renewed spirit of adventure.

The I.C.E. St. Moritz 2025 (February 21-22) drew 20,000 attendees to Switzerland’s frozen lake for a world-class concours blending classic cars, dynamic ice laps, and luxury brands. Major winners included Bugatti, Ferrari, and Porsche; challenging alpine conditions tested engineering and style.

Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive 2025 saw hundreds take on a freshly reversed route at Tilal Swaihan, Al Ain, February 15-16. Engineered for all skill levels, the event delivered safe thrills, camping camaraderie, and technical driving, making it the region’s must-do desert loop for off-roaders and families alike.

Explore RADwood at The Amelia 2025 where over 200 classic ‘80s and ‘90s cars took center stage alongside the Concours d’Elegance on Amelia Island. This growing celebration, launched in San Francisco in 2017 and now a fixture thanks to Hagerty, welcomed enthusiasts, families, and collectors to a vibrant, inclusive showcase filled with nostalgia, period-correct style, and unforgettable automotive community spirit. Discover why RADwood belongs on every car lover’s radar.

Nostalgic 2 Days 2025 at Pacifico Yokohama gathered Japan’s best classic cars, rare restorations, standout technical demos, and deep community, confirming its anchor role in the global JDM and restoration scene.

Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble April 2025 recap: a sold-out Drive-it Day edition on 27 April from 9:00 to 16:00 blended open workshops with modern classics and in-progress builds across the Bicester Motion campus.