Hemmings Daily: Daily Briefing: Auto shop class takes on the EV era; Salon Privé week dates are confirmed

Daily Briefing: Auto shop class takes on the EV era; Salon Privé week dates are confirmed Courtesy of Volkswagen of America To keep his shop class relevant, Ron Grosinger at Memorial High School recognized over ten years ago the growing demand beyond gasoline-powered vehicles. With his program on the verge of elimination, he pitched an idea of teaching his students, step-by-step, how to convert gasoline-driven cars into electric power. In 2008, […] Lees verder Exhibit focuses on the behind-the-scenes craftsmen of Italy's most famous designs As far back as 1951, cars have been considered legitimate, museum-ready works of art. Since that time, art museums and gallery exhibits have focused almost entirely on the designers who sketched and rendered the appearance of the cars on paper and rather little – if at all – on the craftsmen who translated those renderings […] Lees verder Auction Alert: 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer bids end today It's not only the grand-daddy of luxury SUVs, but an unrestored late production example. In other words, if you're looking for a Jeep Grand Wagoneer to own for years to come, these are the things you look for. This example comes from 1990, one year before the end of production, with its original 360 cu.in. […] Lees verder On the ground at Radwood Detroit Radwood, the car show that celebrates the '80s and '90s, is proof that car culture is alive and well beyond the muscle car era. With more than 300 vehicles set against the backdrop of the Detroit River, the first Radwood in the Motor City exhibited the greatness that happens when gearheads of all stripes assemble. […] Lees verder Hemmings Find of the Day – 1976 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer 712M Serviced 1976 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer 712M for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: This is a Swiss military 1976 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 712M with the Rapier missile system double rear doors (barn doors). It has always been stored indoors and only has 34,100 original documented miles on it. The stated mileage on the odometer is accurate […] Lees verder Tucson, Arizona, 1960s Date: 1980s Location: Tucson, Arizona Source: Arizona Daily Star, via Tucson.com What do you see here? Lees verder North American Eagle team submits Jessi Combs's 531 MPH run for fastest woman record To honor racer Jessi Combs's goal of setting the world land-speed record for women, the North American Eagle land-speed racing team has submitted one of Combs's last runs to the Guinness Book of World Records to claim the title of fastest woman on the planet. The team, led by North American Eagle Crew Chief Les […] Lees verder