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Celebrating Transportation - Museums, Libraries, and Miscellaneous
- Petersen Automotive Museum (Los Angeles, California): A well-known museum with diverse collections and exhibits.
- Revs Institute (Naples, Florida): Known as a leading repository of historical automotive archives, photographs, and artifacts, with a museum and a library component.
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (Indianapolis, Indiana): Celebrates the history of auto racing with a significant collection of vehicles and artifacts.
- Gilmore Car Museum (Hickory Corners, Michigan): Claims to be the largest auto museum in North America, displaying over 400 vehicles and motorcycles.
- Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum (Auburn, Indiana): Housed in the former headquarters of the Auburn Automobile Co., this museum preserves the legacy of this historic manufacturer.
- National Corvette Museum (Bowling Green, Kentucky): Dedicated to the history and evolution of the iconic Chevrolet Corvette.
- The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation (Dearborn, Michigan): While not solely focused on cars, it houses significant automotive innovation and history within its broader collection.
- National Automobile Museum - Schlumpf Collection (Mulhouse, France): Home to one of the world's largest automobile collections.
Transportation Events
- Detroit Auto Show - Detroit, Michigan: Held annually in January, it's a major global event for new vehicle debuts.
- Chicago Auto Show - Chicago, Illinois: The largest and longest-running auto show in the United States, typically held in February, known for its extensive indoor test tracks and EV education centers.
- New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) - New York, New York: Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025, it's North America's longest-running auto show, taking place in March/April.
- Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance - Amelia Island, Florida: A prestigious event showcasing classic and rare automobiles.
- Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - Pebble Beach, California: The pinnacle of automotive concours events, considered the world's most prestigious car show, held in August.
- SEMA Show - Las Vegas, Nevada: The ultimate event for automotive customization, aftermarket innovations, and new technologies, held in November.
- Woodward Dream Cruise - Detroit, Michigan: A celebration of automotive history and culture, drawing classic cars and enthusiasts to a single location.
- Carlisle Ford Nationals, Carlisle Truck Nationals, and other Carlisle Events: Featuring specific themes like Ford vehicles or trucks, spread throughout the year at different locations.
- Hot August Nights - Reno, Nevada: A large-scale classic car event held in August.
- Electrify Expo: Focused on electric vehicles and related technologies.
- Bharat Mobility Global Expo - New Delhi, India: An international automotive expo showcasing a wide range of vehicles.
- International Motor Shows: Various global events like the Geneva International Motor Show (biennial), Shanghai Motor Show (biennial), and Bangkok International Motor Show (April).
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International Auto Show Detroit Michigan 2025